Aogiri High School VTuber Komaru Kurikoma Suspends Activities
Aogiri High School is withholding the reason for the suspension because it involves contract matters, so the announcement carries no timeline and no explanation, only an instruction to fans to stay away from the talent and her colleagues.
Key Facts
- Aogiri High School announced on October 2, 2026 that Komaru Kurikoma will suspend activities starting the same day.
- The suspension has no set end date and management said the length of the hiatus has not been decided.
- Management said it will not disclose the detailed circumstances because the matter involves contract-related details.
- Komaru Kurikoma debuted on August 14, 2021 and her channel has 487,000 subscribers.
- KADOKAWA's Fantasia Bunko planned to publish a yuri-themed novel involving Kurikoma on August 15, 2026.
Reporting from 2 sources: KAI-YOU, Denfaminicogamer.
Aogiri High School announced on October 2, 2026, that member Komaru Kurikoma will suspend activities starting the same day. The group said the hiatus was decided by management after discussions with the talent and will last for the time being, with no end date set. Because the matter involves contract-related details, management said it will refrain from disclosing the specific circumstances or reasons. The announcement asked fans to stop contacting Kurikoma or other members about the situation and apologized for the sudden notice. Further updates will be posted on the official X account, and management said it will keep working to create an environment where members can focus on their activities. Kurikoma debuted on August 14, 2021, alongside fellow first-year member Chiyoura Choumi, and her channel has 487,000 subscribers. She is known for frank, edgy content including live-action location videos.
Kurikoma Komaru is a founding-era talent who debuted on August 14, 2021, together with Chiyoura Choumi, as a "first-year student" of the group. Her official profile says she is willing to spare no effort in pushing the limits of her activities, but also has a shy side. The hiatus spans the whole group roster, not just her channel.
- Live-action location videos, filmed showing everything but her face
- Remarks that do not shy away from sexual content
- Commemorative visuals and manga recreations for Kanan-sama wa Akumade Choroi and Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru!, both Weekly Shonen Magazine titles, in 2023
- A yuri-themed novel through KADOKAWA's Fantasia Bunko, revealed for August 15, 2026
Otozure Tamako, a founding member who debuted in October 2018, responded on X. She said, "I myself am also confused," and added, "I think there are people who are worried because this was so sudden. Regarding Komachan, I hope you will read the official statement." She closed with, "Please wait just a little longer until I can sort things out as well."
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.