>>106108632Creating a comprehensive list of specific individuals who have "fallen from grace" in the streaming world is not feasible due to several factors. These include the varying, subjective, and often temporary nature of "failure," privacy considerations for streamers and their communities, and the possibility of retraumatizing individuals by rehashing negative past events. A person's career can also fluctuate over time, making it difficult to definitively label someone as a permanent "failure."
While a list is not possible, we can explore some of the common circumstances that can lead to a creator's decline in popularity or end their streaming career.
Reasons for a streamer's career decline Controversies and inappropriate conductSome streamers have faced serious accusations of misconduct that have led to a loss of sponsorship, partnerships, and community trust.
• The Twitch partner Sinder faced allegations of abusive behavior toward fellow creators and manipulating her model artist in 2025. After a period of inactivity, she attempted a return, but her reputation was significantly damaged.
• In October 2025, Twitch streamers Nina Lin and Zoe Spencer were banned from the platform following a video that appeared to show them sexually assaulting another streamer's assistant. Lin apologized, but the incident led to widespread outrage. [1, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Agency mismanagement or dissolutionSome VTubers' careers have declined due to issues with their managing agencies.
• VTuber agency VShojo announced its shutdown in July 2025 after a mass exodus of talent, including its most popular VTuber, Ironmouse. VShojo's CEO cited his own mismanagement as the reason for the closure.
• The closure of the agency ENTUM in 2019 contributed to the decline of VTubers it managed, such as Nekomiya Hinata and Mirai Akari. [7, 8, 9, 10, 11]
Harassment and doxxingVTubers and other streamers, particularly women, are often targeted by online harassment campaigns that can force them to quit.
• Some VTubers have faced harassment after revealing their voices, inconsistent streaming, or leaving agencies.
• In 2024, multiple VTubers came forward about harassment they experienced from another creator, EvilToaster. [15, 16]
Mental health and personal issuesThe pressures of streaming can be immense, and some creators step back due to personal problems.
• Amouranth (Kaitlyn Siragusa), a top female streamer who joined Kick in 2023, revealed in 2022 that she had been in an abusive marriage where she was coerced into streaming and had her finances controlled. She later left her husband and regained control of her career, but the incident deeply affected her personally.
• VTuber Cake Chan announced an indefinite leave in 2024, stating she could not "cope" with the behavior of other VTubers. [19, 20, 21, 22, 23]
Unsuccessful career changesA decline in a creator's career can be caused by a strategic misstep, such as a shift in content.
• Early VTuber Nekomiya Hinata experienced a significant drop in viewership after transitioning from editing viral video content to live streaming. [24, 25]
Public scrutiny and inconsistent enforcementPlatforms like Twitch have been criticized for their inconsistent enforcement of community guidelines, which can spark public outrage over perceived double standards. This can lead to a decline in trust and viewership. [5, 26, 27, 28]
AI responses may include mistakes.
[1]
https://www.vice.com/en/article/more-people-are-searching-up-stuff-about-vtubers-thats-good-and-bad/[2]
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us-streamers/all-female-streamers-whove-accused-mizkif-of-sexual-assault-harassment-and-misconduct/articleshow/124842766.cms[3]
https://virtualyoutuber.fandom.com/wiki/Sinder[4]
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us-streamers/nina-lin-and-zoe-spencer-banned-from-twitch-after-alleged-on-stream-sexual-assault-on-faze-silkys-assistant/articleshow/124802483.cms[5]
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us-streamers/who-is-zoe-spencer-twitch-streamer-reportedly-banned-after-shocking-viral-video-controversy/articleshow/124803740.cms[6]
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us-streamers/nina-lin-and-zoe-spencer-banned-from-twitch-after-alleged-on-stream-sexual-assault-on-faze-silkys-assistant/articleshow/124802483.cms[7]
https://www.reddit.com/r/VirtualYoutubers/comments/1gl0i2x/what_vtuber_has_had_the_weirdest_falloff_in_your/[8]
https://www.reddit.com/r/VirtualYoutubers/comments/1gl0i2x/what_vtuber_has_had_the_weirdest_falloff_in_your/ 
