NIJISANJI's action to unilaterally terminate Selen Tatsuki's contract diverged from the industry's norm of mutually agreed departures, signaling potential contractual breaches and publicized deceit on social platforms.
The abrupt removal of Selen Tatsuki from NIJISANJI, accompanied by immediate Twitter account suspension and YouTube content deletion, raises critical inquiry into the management's decision-making process and transparency.
NIJISANJI's reputation and financial status have been visibly impacted by the event, with evident parallels to previous VTuber agency incidents. This case contributes to the dialogue on agency-talent dynamics within the VTuber industry.
"For over a month, [Selen Tatsuki] couldn't say or do anything. [Selen Tatsuki] was in a very dark time in [her] life. [Selen Tatsuki] didn't know what was going to happen in the end. [Selen Tatsuki wants] to leave it on mutual terms. [Selen Tatsuki] knew it would be bad for everyone involved if he went this last possible route."
The decision has led to notable community and peer VTuber responses, including temporary retreats from public engagement by other NIJISANJI talents. The incident emphasizes the profound effect such actions have on community cohesion.
"[Selen Tatsuki] didn't even know it was going to be announced. [Selen Tatsuki] didn't know the content of the announcements before they were released. [Selen Tatsuki] didn't know the date or the time, and [Selen Tatsuki] was lucky enough to be awake when it happened. [Selen Tatsuki] didn't know that this was the route that was going to be taken. [Selen Tatsuki] never wanted to drop the statement if the announcement didn't go the way it did and [Selen Tatsuki] was willing to keep that information hidden, as [Selen Tatsuki] didn't want the public to know the reason why [Selen Tatsuki] was in the hospital."
"[Selen Tatsuki] knows that many people want more details, but [Selen Tatsuki] cannot say more. [Selen Tatsuki] wrote that statement with her lawyer so that she would stay safe and move forward so she could restart her life. Honestly, the reception he's had has been incredibly overwhelming and [Selen Tatsuki] really thanks everyone for supporting him through all of this. It means a lot to see so many friends showing their support and giving their testimonies.
The fallout from Selen's contract cessation exposes potential underlying issues such as workplace wellbeing and management practices. These aspects are pivotal for industry stakeholders to consider for future guidelines and reforms.
This event presents an opportunity for critical discussion on the intersection of corporate governance and talent rights in the digital entertainment industry. Engage with the content, share perspectives with peers, and contribute to the evolving discourse.
Source: Otakomu
