TLDR;
This video tells the story of Asria, a Spanish-speaking VTuber who gained popularity in 2020 by falsely claiming to be a mute and disabled girl. Her success was built on lies, including a fabricated backstory of trauma and fake charity donations. The truth was eventually exposed, revealing that Asria was a man who had manipulated fans, friends, and other VTubers for personal gain. The scandal had lasting impacts on the VTubing community, damaging trust and reinforcing negative stereotypes. Despite multiple attempts to rebrand and revive his career, Asria's deceptions were always uncovered, leading to his eventual disappearance from the VTubing scene.
- Asria rose to fame by feigning disability and a tragic past.
- She manipulated and deceived her community for financial gain and fame.
- Her actions damaged the VTubing community's trust and reputation.
- Multiple attempts to rebrand and return to VTubing failed.
Introduction: The Rise and Fall of Asria [0:00]
In 2020, Asria emerged as a prominent figure in the Spanish-speaking VTuber scene by portraying herself as a mute and disabled girl who had overcome a tragic car accident. She gained a dedicated following through her passionate streams and commitment to charitable causes, which she claimed to fund with her earnings. However, this inspiring persona was a complete fabrication. Asria's disability, gender, and charitable activities were all lies designed to manipulate her audience. The exposure of her deceit marked one of the most significant scandals in VTubing history, shattering trust within the community and impacting how outsiders perceive VTubers.
Asria's Initial Success and Backstory [1:52]
Asria began streaming in early 2020, gradually building a following by marketing herself as a mute VTuber who had lost her voice in a childhood car accident. She used body language, sign language, and text-to-speech software to engage with her audience, which helped her stand out. Her career was significantly boosted when Drout, a well-known VTuber, promoted her channel, presenting her as an inspirational figure who had overcome challenges. Asria's popularity soared, and she was hailed as a pioneer in the VTubing space. She emphasized hard work, dedication, and community engagement as the keys to her success. Asria told her fans that she lost her ability to speak in a childhood car accident, her mother had sexually assaulted her when she was younger, and that she had severe medical issues that required expensive throat surgeries.
The Cracks Begin to Show: Nimu VT Drama [6:05]
Despite her selfless image, cracks began to appear in Asria's persona. She was not interested in supporting others but rather in eliminating competition. The first major sign of trouble came during a controversy involving Nimu VT, a prominent Spanish-speaking VTuber. Asria saw Nimu's public backlash as an opportunity to ruin her career. She sent scripts to YouTubers, encouraging them to attack Nimu and dismantle her influence. Asria leaked private documents and made disparaging comments about Nimu behind the scenes, revealing her true nature to some members of the community.
The Email Deception and Terry's Expose [7:51]
As tensions between Asria and Nimu escalated, Nimu realized that Asria had manipulated her into a collaboration from the start. Asria had created a fake persona of a music producer with a crush on her to gain sympathy and support. Shortly after this controversy, YouTuber Terry released an expose that revealed Asria's lies. Terry discovered that the email used for Asria's business payments was linked to another account called Shiro EDM, a YouTube music channel supposedly run by a man from Mexico. The merch store linked to Shiro EDM sold products featuring Asria's VTuber model.
Face Reveal Fail and Serpas's Betrayal [12:11]
As the pressure mounted, Asria attempted a face reveal on stream to prove her identity, but she used a friend to pretend to be her. The friend, unaware of the full extent of Asria's lies, eventually revealed the truth to Serpas, Asria's online boyfriend. Serpas had been in a relationship with Asria for over a year, believing she was a mute, disabled woman from Japan. Asria had sent him intimate photos that were actually sourced from Fiverr. Serpas was devastated to learn that he had been in a relationship with a completely fake persona.
Asria's Confession and Initial Apology [15:04]
Asria finally confessed to fabricating everything, including her disability, trauma, and charity streams. In her statement, she apologized to the community but also attempted to divert attention by claiming that the controversy had overshadowed another VTuber's channel being hacked. Her apology was seen as insincere, and she was criticized for attempting to shift blame.
The Aftermath: Victims' Reactions and Failed Comebacks [17:51]
After confessing, Asria deleted her social media accounts but later attempted to return with a video apology, which was largely lost or deleted. This upset many of her former victims, including Serpas and Nimu, who voiced their frustration. Serpas expressed his anxiety and the emotional toll the deception had taken on him. Nimu criticized Asria for the harm he had caused and the support he received despite his actions. Asria made multiple attempts to rebrand and return to VTubing, but each attempt was met with backlash and ultimately failed.
Rebranding Attempts and Final Disappearance [22:55]
Asria tried various rebranding strategies, including streaming with his real face under the name Alexandri and joining the .tv VTuber agency as Coro YN. However, his past was always uncovered, and he was unable to escape his reputation. He eventually sold his original Robo Neco model and account. After a long hiatus, Asria returned to his original IP and issued the same apology he had previously posted on Twitter. He later mocked the situation, further damaging his reputation.
Past Behavior and Impact on the VTubing Community [28:27]
Asria had a history of deceptive behavior, including pretending to be a girl online to get free things. He scammed lovers for equipment, trash-talked other VTubers, and organized fake charity events. He also admitted to taking inspiration from the Italian VTuber Chromia for his Robo Neco model but was unapologetic about it. Asria's actions damaged the VTubing community by exploiting sympathy for personal gain and reinforcing harmful stereotypes. His lies hurt real disabled VTubers, struggling creators, and the trust between fans and streamers.