Why I left VShojo

Summary

In this heartfelt video, the VTuber Iron Mouse announces her departure from Vshojo, citing issues with the company and the failure to receive owed funds, particularly the over half a million dollars intended for the Immune Deficiency Foundation. She shares her personal journey of becoming a VTuber, driven by a desire to make friends while battling her immune deficiency disease. Despite raising millions for charity, Iron Mouse reveals the painful truth about her financial and emotional struggles, and expresses regret for not being able to provide more details due to ongoing legal proceedings. She reassures her community and pledges all ad revenue from the video to the charity.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker is leaving Vishojo due to being misled and having unresolved financial issues with the company.
• 😀 The speaker is concerned that they are owed a significant amount of funds that have not been paid.
• 😀 The Immune Deficiency Foundation, a charity dear to the speaker, is owed over half a million dollars from Vishojo.
• 😀 The speaker has been advised by their attorney not to share further details due to ongoing legal proceedings.
• 😀 The speaker became a VTuber as a way to make friends due to their chronic illness (CVID), which causes a weak immune system.
• 😀 Initially, the speaker never expected to grow an audience, but streaming helped them connect with others despite their isolation.
• 😀 The speaker's journey into VTubing began with using an anime avatar via an app called Facerigg after struggling with streaming on camera.
• 😀 The speaker joined Vishojo in 2020, despite feeling like they were unhireable due to their health challenges and the nature of the industry.
• 😀 They felt immense pressure and guilt from being told they were crucial to Vishojo's success, leading to stress and discomfort.
• 😀 The speaker and Connor have raised nearly $4 million for the Immune Deficiency Foundation, with funds raised through events like charity auctions and Subathons.
• 😀 Despite their success, the speaker is devastated that Vishojo has not paid the promised donations to the Immune Deficiency Foundation, which is a deeply personal cause for them.

Q & A

Why is the creator leaving Vishojo?

The creator is leaving Vishojo due to being misled about financial matters and because the Immune Deficiency Foundation, a charity the creator supports, is owed over half a million dollars by the company.

What is the Immune Deficiency Foundation, and why is it important to the creator?

The Immune Deficiency Foundation helps people with primary immune deficiency diseases, which are inherited disorders affecting the immune system. It is important to the creator because they personally suffer from a related condition (CVID) and have been supported by the charity during their health struggles.

What led to the creator's decision to become a VTuber?

The creator became a VTuber due to their struggle with a primary immune deficiency disease (CVID), which led to social isolation. They wanted to make friends and engage with others, and the anonymity of using a virtual avatar was a key factor in their decision.

What financial issues does the creator highlight in the script?

The creator mentions that they believe they are owed a significant amount of money by Vishojo, and most importantly, Vishojo has not paid the Immune Deficiency Foundation the over half a million dollars raised through charity events.

How did the creator raise funds for charity through VTubing?

The creator raised funds through events like Subathons, charity auctions, and other Tiltify-based initiatives. A significant portion of the money was raised from Twitch revenue, and the creator donated it to the Immune Deficiency Foundation.

What was the financial impact of the creator's Subathon events?

The creator’s Subathon events raised over $500,000 for the Immune Deficiency Foundation, including a major Subathon that broke the all-time subscriber record, raising $515,000.

Why does the creator feel they were pressured to stay with Vishojo?

The creator felt pressure because Vishojo consistently told them how important they were to the company, which made them feel responsible for both the company's success and for the well-being of the staff and other talents.

What are the creator's main concerns about privacy?

The creator has had many scary experiences related to their privacy and is deeply concerned about it. They appreciate that Vishojo handled their payments and allowed them to keep their personal information private.

What are the creator's plans moving forward after leaving Vishojo?

The creator plans to continue as an independent VTuber, though they are still processing the situation. They have expressed a desire to raise more funds for the Immune Deficiency Foundation and may hold a special live stream event.

How does the creator plan to support the Immune Deficiency Foundation moving forward?

The creator will donate the ad revenue from the video and is planning a live stream to raise additional funds for the Immune Deficiency Foundation. A link to donate through Tiltify is provided in the video description.