The founder of iiSU (UsagiShade) has announced a complete departure from the project following growing tensions within the community. The statement was posted on the official iiSU Discord channel and confirms that involvement with iiSU has come to an end due to ongoing negativity and personal strain. As a result of this situation, the recently released presentation video was also taken down.
In the message, the creator explained that iiSU began as a small visual and creative side project, but the surrounding pressure and accusations eventually turned the experience into something damaging. The founder described the atmosphere as overwhelming and stated that continuing in such a space was no longer healthy. Personal wellbeing and privacy were listed as the main priorities moving forward.
Refunds are already being processed, with around five thousand dollars expected to be returned to supporters. The Ko-Fi page will be removed, and the community has been asked not to send further donations. Leadership of iiSU has now been transferred to the internal team, with another member taking over development responsibilities.
The creator also mentioned stepping back from online activity in general, choosing a quieter and more private lifestyle. The closing message thanked the supportive part of the community and expressed hope that the work done for iiSU still offered something positive.
Post on discord:
Wow, that’s some heavy stuff he’s describing….
I have no idea what he said in the past and what his stance was on whatever seems to be used by the people that haunt him. It sounds as if some dark figures were actively trying to bring him down. People do change their life for the better and for the most part people deserve a second chance. The online community can be toxic, beyond crazy.