American virtual YouTuber agency
VShojo
Company type
Private Industry Founded November 24, 2020 Founders Justin Ignacio (CEO) Phillip Fortunat (CTO) Daniel Sanders (COO) Headquarters , United States
Website
www .vshojo .com
VShojo (officially VShojo, Inc. ) is an American
talent agency that focuses on promoting
VTuber
content creators based in
San Francisco, California . VShojo bills itself as a "talent first" agency, oriented towards providing resources (such as models,
merchandising , and advertisement opportunities) to its talent.
Overview
CEO Justin "TheGunrun" Ignacio, a member of the team that founded
Twitch ,
CTO Phillip "MowtenDoo" Fortunat, a content creator on
YouTube , and
COO Daniel "Apek" Sanders, a former digital media attorney, co-founded VShojo to promote and empower
English -speaking VTubers.
[1]
[2]
[3] It debuted on November 24, 2020, as one of the first VTuber companies based in the United States and the
Western world .
[1]
[2]
[3]
In October 2021, Ironmouse and Veibae were listed, for the first time, among the top 10 female streamers on Twitch based on hours watched.
[4]
[5] On February 15, 2022, Ironmouse passed one million followers and 75,000 subscribers on Twitch, making her Twitch's most-subscribed female streamer.
[6]
[7] On February 20, 2022, Ironmouse's Twitch subscription count surpassed 93,000 making her, at the time, the streamer with the most active Twitch subscriptions.
[8]
In March 2022, VShojo raised $11 million in a funding round led by Anthos Capital, with goals to expand its focus on working with
anime and gaming conventions on content and appearances by its talent, Ignacio's "IRL Backpack" project for mobile video streaming, and a collaboration with the mental health group Rise Above the Disorder.
[9]
In July 2022 at
Anime Expo , the company announced a new Japanese division, with its inaugural members including independent streamer Kson and Amemiya Nazuna.
[10]
On April 26, 2023, VShojo announced via Twitter that Silvervale and Veibae would not be renewing their contracts,
[11] with Nyanners following on April 30.
[12] A new VTuber for VShojo Japan, Henya the Genius, debuted on May 13, 2023.
[13] General Geega, a pre-existing VTuber, joined the agency on September 2.
[14] VShojo's first male VTuber, Kuro Kurenai, debuted on September 30.
[15] Another new VTuber for VShojo, Matara Kan, debuted just over two weeks later on October 15.
[16]
On April 17, 2024, another new VTuber for VShojo, Michi Mochievee, was announced for an April 20 debut.
[17]
Talents
VShojo VTubers
Name
VTuber debut
VShojo debut
Notes
Apricot (Froot)
November 27, 2020
General Geega
February 16, 2021
September 2, 2023
[14]
Haruka Karibu
May 8, 2020
December 3, 2022
[18]
Hime Hajime
January 30, 2021
Part-time
Ironmouse
August 5, 2017
[19]
November 24, 2020
Kuro Kurenai
September 30, 2023
[15]
Matara Kan
October 15, 2023
Michi Mochievee
April 20, 2024
Projekt Melody
December 27, 2019
[20]
November 24, 2020
Zentreya
November 26, 2017
November 24, 2020
Additional sources:
[1]
[2]
[3]
VShojo Japan VTubers
Name
VTuber debut
VShojo debut
Henya the Genius
May 13, 2023
Kson
May 1, 2016
July 16, 2022
Sources:
[21]
[22]
[13]
Former VShojo VTubers
Name
VTuber debut
VShojo debut
Contract expired
Amemiya Nazuna
July 16, 2022
December 31, 2023
Nyatasha Nyanners
July 17, 2020
[23]
[24]
[25]
November 24, 2020
April 30, 2023
Silvervale
July 30, 2019
November 24, 2020
April 26, 2023
Veibae
April 12, 2020
[26]
April 9, 2021
Awards and nominations
See also
References
^
a
b
c Beresford, Trilby (November 24, 2020).
"Talent Agency Launches With Focus on Vtubing" .
The Hollywood Reporter .
Archived from the original on November 25, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2020 .
^
a
b
c Agonoy, Jay (November 28, 2020).
"US-based VShojo VTuber Group Debuts" . Anime Corner .
Archived from the original on November 29, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2020 .
^
a
b
c Kok, William (November 29, 2020).
"VShojo Enters the Vtuber World as the First Western Vtuber Agency" . The Outerhaven .
Archived from the original on November 29, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2020 .
^ Wilde, Thomas (November 15, 2021).
"Livestreaming report: 'New World' hits top 5 on Twitch and 'virtual YouTubers' on the rise" .
GeekWire . Retrieved November 23, 2021 .
^ Amos, Andrew (November 17, 2021).
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^ Amos, Andrew (February 16, 2022).
"VTuber Star Ironmouse Smashes Kkatamina's Twitch Subscriber Record" . Dexerto .
Archived from the original on February 16, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2022 .
^ Alford, Aaron (February 15, 2022).
"VTuber Ironmouse Claims Title of Most-Subbed-to-Female Twitch Streamer During Subathon" . Inven Global .
Archived from the original on February 16, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2022 .
^ Lawrence, Scotti (February 20, 2022).
"VTuber Ironmouse Loses It After Becoming Most-Subbed Twitch Streamer" . Dexerto .
Archived from the original on February 20, 2022. Retrieved February 20, 2022 .
^
"Vshojo works with Ironmouse and other popular Vtubers. It just secured $11 million in funding" . Tubefilter . March 16, 2022. Retrieved April 20, 2022 .
^ Harding, Daryl.
"VTuber kson and Newcomer Amemiya Nazuna Join VShojo in 1st Japan Wave" . Crunchyroll . Retrieved November 30, 2022 .
^ @VShojo (April 26, 2023).
"To our community, Silvervale and Vei have chosen not to renew their contracts with VShojo. We respect their decision and want to thank them for helping make VShojo what it is today. They will also retain their IP so they can continue as the creators you love! We wish them the best on the next leg of their journey. Sincerely, The VShojo Team" (
Tweet ). Retrieved April 26, 2023 – via
Twitter .
^ @VShojo (April 30, 2023).
"To our community, We'd like to inform you that Nyanners has decided not to renew her contract with VShojo. We fully support her decision and are grateful for her contributions to the growth of VShojo. Nyanners will retain her IP, ensuring she can carry on as the beloved creator you know. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors. Sincerely, The VShojo Team" (
Tweet ). Retrieved April 30, 2023 – via
Twitter .
^
a
b
"VShojo announces Henya The Genius, their second original VTuber" . Dexerto. May 11, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^
a
b @VShojo (September 3, 2023).
"【✨DEBUT✨】Please welcome the legendary mid-boss @GeneralGEEGA as the newest member of the VShojo family! Debut stream starting!! https://twitch.tv/geega #VShojo #VShojoDebut" (
Tweet ). Retrieved September 2, 2023 – via
Twitter .
^
a
b Cambosa, Teddy (October 1, 2023).
"VShojo Debuts First Ever Male Talent Kuro Kurenai" . Anime Corner .
Archived from the original on October 1, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023 .
^ @VShojo (October 15, 2023).
"DEBUT TIME!! Matara (@MataraKan) is LIVE 🪳🤍 https://twitch.tv/matarakan #VShojo #VshojoDebut #MataraKan" (
Tweet ). Retrieved October 15, 2023 – via
Twitter .
^ @VShojo (April 17, 2024).
"The Thief @MichiMochievee has been sighted!!! Debut Stream THIS WEEK‼️ Saturday, April 20th at 8pm PT https://twitch.tv/michimochievee #VShojo #michimochievee" (
Tweet ). Retrieved April 17, 2024 – via
Twitter .
^ VShojo [@VShojoOfficial] (December 4, 2022).
"🎉 DEBUT 🎉 Please welcome @haruka_karibu as the newest member of the VShojo family! Debut stream starting right now!! https://twitch.tv/harukakaribu #VShojoDebut #VShojo" (
Tweet ). Retrieved December 3, 2022 – via
Twitter .
^ @ironmouse (July 14, 2021).
"In August 2017 I didnt have a debut I just started vtubing to 0-3 people hanging out. On my birthday in January 2020 I had about 63 people spending time with me. Everyone starts somewhere" (
Tweet ). Retrieved November 23, 2021 – via
Twitter .
^ Projekt Melody (December 27, 2019).
[MMD] Adios - EVERGLOW [+Motion DL] .
YouTube . Retrieved November 23, 2021 .
^
"震撼!Kson總長加入VShojo,神秘新人「飴宮なずな」一同加入" (in Chinese). 4Gamers. July 3, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2022 .
^ Harding, Daryl (July 4, 2022).
"VTuber kson and Newcomer Amemiya Nazuna Join VShojo in 1st Japan Wave" .
Crunchyroll . Retrieved July 5, 2022 .
^ @NyanNyanners (July 15, 2020).
"this Friday, 7/17 on http://twitch.tv/nyannersz, the seal will be broken and she will be released onto the world!!! prepare yourselves" (
Tweet ). Retrieved November 23, 2021 – via
Twitter .
^ @NyanNyanners (July 21, 2020).
"i made a character bio thingy 👉👈" (
Tweet ). Retrieved November 23, 2021 – via
Twitter .
^
"Vtuber Nyanner達成百萬訂閱,非日系公司第一人" . 4Gamers. January 4, 2021. Retrieved November 23, 2021 .
^ @Veibae (April 12, 2020).
"okay me live, happy easter, 1st cam stream : ) no kap" (
Tweet ). Retrieved November 23, 2021 – via
Twitter .
^ Polhamus, Blaine (February 20, 2023).
"All 2023 Streamer Awards nominees" . Dot Esports .
Gamurs .
^ Enriquez, XC (November 29, 2023).
"Here are All Nominees for The Vtuber Awards!" .
ClutchPoints . Retrieved December 8, 2023 .
^ Warren, Trenton (December 18, 2023).
"The VTuber Community Unites: Winners from the 2023 VTuber Awards" . Anime Trending . Retrieved December 18, 2023 .
^
"The VTuber Awards - Winners" . The VTuber Awards . December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2023 .
^ Bhattacharya, Richik (January 25, 2024).
"The Streamer Awards announces nominees for all categories: Full 2024 nominee list includes Kai Cenat, Iron Mouse, and more" . Sportskeeda .
Nazara Technologies .
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