VEE Project’s Shindouji Ako Officially Retires
Shindouji Ako, a VTuber that is part of Sony Music Entertainment Japan’s VEE Project, has retired from her official VTuber activities, a month after she debuted.
In an announcement from the VEE Project, the agency said that Ako has decided to retire due to concerns of her poor health condition. The agency added that while they have discussed the possibility of temporarily suspending her activities, the talent has decided to retire from her activities, which the agency respects.
Prior to the announcement on August 12, Shindouji Ako posted an update on July 24 that she hasn’t been active since her debut stream, and that she is consulting with her doctor regarding her health condition, albeit unspecified.
みんなおひさぶり！
— 神童児丫子 (@Ako_shindouji) July 23, 2022
デビューしてから配信が楽しくて
調子乗ってがむしゃらに活動してたら
兼ねてからの持病が悪化してしまって、
お医者さん、運営さんと体のことお話ししてるとこ！
決まったら、改めてちゃんとした形で報告する！
時間かかると思うけど気長に待ってな👋
Shindouji Ako, alongside the second wave of VEE Project talents Audrey Mina, Oshiro Ito, Sazanami Toa, Hiyori Chihiyo, and Mew Garcia–debuted on July 3. Following her retirement, the agency has stated that all of her social media channels will remain up.