Selen Tatsuki, a popular virtual content creator affiliated with NIJISANJI EN, was terminated by her agency on February 5, 2024, due to repeated breaches of contract and misleading statements on social platforms. Selen responded by accusing NIJISANJI of bullying, toxicity, and poor management, and expressed her desire to continue creating content independently. The situation sparked a lot of controversy and backlash among fans and the virtual content community.
Who is Selen Tatsuki?
Selen Tatsuki is a Hong Kong-Canadian virtual content creator who debuted in July 2021 as part of NIJISANJI EN’s second generation group known as OBSYDIA, alongside Rosemi Lovelock and Petra Gurin. She is known for her sky dragon avatar, her energetic and playful personality, and her diverse content, ranging from gaming, singing, art, to original music. She has over 800,000 subscribers on YouTube and a loyal fanbase called “dragoons”.
What Happened to Selen Tatsuki?
On February 5, 2024, NIJISANJI, a virtual content agency owned by Anycolor Inc., announced on X, formerly Twitter, that they had terminated Selen Tatsuki’s contract effective immediately, due to repeated breaches of contract and misleading statements on social platforms. They attached a detailed explanation of the circumstances that led to this decision, which included allegations of misconduct and inappropriate behavior by Selen, such as violating the terms of service of various platforms, using unauthorized software and assets, disclosing confidential information, and making false accusations against the company and other content creators.
Shortly after the announcement, Selen took to X, formerly Twitter, to share her side of the story. She claimed that she had been bullied and harassed by some of her colleagues and managers within NIJISANJI, and that she had been in a toxic and poor environment for months, which led to her hospitalization in December 2023 after an attempt on her life. She said that she had requested to leave NIJISANJI on more neutral terms on January 26, 2024, but the company refused and instead terminated her contract without giving her a chance to explain or defend herself. She also denied some of the allegations made by NIJISANJI, and said that she had evidence to prove her innocence.
The news of Selen’s termination shocked and angered many of her fans and supporters, who expressed their solidarity and sympathy with her on social media. They also criticized NIJISANJI for their handling of the situation, and accused them of being unfair, unprofessional, and abusive towards Selen. Some fans even started a petition to demand NIJISANJI to reinstate Selen or apologize to her, which gathered over 100,000 signatures in a few hours. Others decided to boycott NIJISANJI and their products, and to unsubscribe from their channels and platforms.
Why was Selen Tatsuki Terminated?
The exact reasons for Selen’s termination are still unclear and disputed, as both parties have different versions of the events and the evidence. According to NIJISANJI, Selen violated several clauses of her contract and the company’s guidelines, which are meant to ensure the quality and safety of the content and the creators. They said that Selen’s actions and statements damaged the reputation and trust of the company, the sponsors, the platforms, and the fans, and that they had no choice but to terminate her contract after giving her multiple warnings and opportunities to correct her behavior.
According to Selen, however, she was terminated because she wanted to leave NIJISANJI and pursue her own career as an independent content creator. She said that she was unhappy and dissatisfied with the way NIJISANJI treated her and other creators, and that she felt stifled and restricted by their rules and policies. She said that she had been subjected to bullying, harassment, and discrimination by some of her colleagues and managers, and that she had received little support and guidance from the company. She said that she had tried to communicate and negotiate with NIJISANJI, but they ignored or rejected her requests, and instead accused her of lying and breaking the contract.
Is there a Future for Selen Tatsuki?
Despite the termination of her contract with NIJISANJI, Selen has expressed her intention and determination to continue creating content and entertaining her fans. She said that she is still the same person, and that she has many plans and projects for the future. She said that she will be returning to her social media platforms soon, and that she hopes that her fans will find her again and support her. She also thanked her fans for their love and loyalty, and said that she will always cherish the memories and achievements that she made with them.
The situation of Selen Tatsuki has also raised some questions and concerns about the future of virtual content creators and their contracts. Some observers and experts have commented on the challenges and risks that virtual content creators face, such as the lack of transparency, accountability, and protection in their contracts, the pressure and competition in the industry, and the potential for conflicts and controversies with their agencies, platforms, sponsors, and fans. They have also suggested some ways to improve the situation, such as establishing clear and fair standards and regulations for the industry, providing more support and education for the creators, and fostering a more positive and respectful culture and community for the content.
Conclusion
Selen Tatsuki is a virtual content creator who was terminated by her agency NIJISANJI on February 5, 2024, due to repeated breaches of contract and misleading statements on social platforms. Selen responded by accusing NIJISANJI of bullying, toxicity, and poor management, and expressed her desire to continue creating content independently. The situation sparked a lot of controversy and backlash among fans and the virtual content community. The reasons for Selen’s termination are still unclear and disputed, as both parties have different versions of the events and the evidence. The situation of Selen Tatsuki has also raised some questions and concerns about the future of virtual content creators and their contracts, and the need for more transparency, accountability, and protection in the industry.
