The world of digital entertainment, particularly the realm of virtual talent agencies, has seen its share of controversy, from corporations like Nijisanji—a billion-dollar entity whose toxic internal culture nearly cost a top talent their life in 2024—to the respected agency Vshojo, which scammed a star out of $500,000 meant for charity. However, these shocking incidents pale in comparison to the unprecedented abuses carried out by an agency initially known as Wactor Inc., and later, 910 Inc.
This corporation has set a deeply dangerous precedent for any entertainment industry by systematically losing over 40 talents in less than a year and actively seeking to destroy the lives and privacy of its former staff and even its own audience.
The Reckless Rise and Rapid Attrition
The company unofficially began operations in April 2018, posting an ad on htauctiondebut.com seeking voice actors aged 18-28. It was officially established as Wactor Inc. in July 2019. Unlike industry norms, the first three talents announced in May 2019 were debuted individually, resulting in a disorganized and fractured early roster.
By the end of 2019, the company had recruited 11 talents, including Mitsurugi Leah, and later divided them into the Marise Wave and the Sister Unit (originally planned as Chemomizu). Despite this early expansion, the company showed its first major red flag: by March 2020, half the roster had left, with only 6 talents remaining from the initial 11.
Wactor unexpectedly struck gold with its Spanish-speaking second generation, which debuted in May 2021. This wave, featuring Shin Laya, Kurari Rose, Hosou, and Hina Misora, found immense success in markets like Mexico (the fifth-largest market for a major streaming platform) and even began official collabs with massive corporations like Nijisanji. By July 31, 2021, Wactor had reached a significant achievement, ranking eighth among Japanese virtual talent agencies in total subscriber count.
Unprecedented Doxing and Legal Warfare
This success quickly gave way to a campaign of shocking corporate retaliation.
The Shin Laya Incident: On November 28, 2021, Shin Laya was suspended for an alleged contract breach. On March 2, 2022, the company committed the first cardinal sin of the industry: publicly doxing her. They posted a document titled "Report on the damage claim and lawsuit response to [real name] Shino Laya," revealing her real identity and accusing her of unauthorized activity. Shin Laya later returned as Eileen Noir, confirmed her contract cancellation, and noted the doxing was illegal in both Thailand (where she was based) and Japan.
The Hina Misora Incident: The ultimate breach of privacy occurred on February 28, 2023. After Hina Misora announced her termination on February 9, 2023, citing a loss of trust (her last known public message was a simple tweet on January 2, 2023, craving cereal), Wactor seized control of her old accounts. They published a statement that included her real name, approximate address, and her Social Security Number/National ID. The posts were eventually removed by platforms for violating terms of service. Hina Misora, who re-debuted as Mea, admitted she struggled as a "halfsy" (partially Japanese) and believed the company deliberately targeted her vulnerability.
Doxing of Fans: The corporation also directly attacked its audience. On February 28, 2023, Wactor released a statement reporting actions taken against four defaming fans, posting their partially censored addresses, including the country (Mexico), city, and post code.
A Dystopian Work Environment
The toxic culture drove a mass exodus. In February 2024, every remaining member of the agency left, revealing harrowing details:
Nimacharo was forced to perform work outside her contract, which was then illegally altered mid-employment.
Himaragi Agaha reported experiencing sexual or power harassment and was instructed to stop taking prescribed psychiatric medication. This led to severe withdrawal symptoms, repeated self-harm, alcohol dependency, and an attempted suicide in March of the year before last (likely March 2023), after which she was given a directive to continue working. She developed a debilitating conversion disorder requiring hospitalization and recorded and videotaped everything with lawyers.
Tenjo Yuga stated they were repeatedly threatened when questioning the legality of their "fake" contract.
Kobe Uru confirmed the pervasive mistreatment of his colleagues.
The agency's desperate attempts to stem the bleeding were humiliating:
Two male talents left right before their scheduled April 8th debut.
Original member Mitsurugi Leah was forced to graduate after rumors spread that she was sleeping with the CEO for preferential treatment. Her family revealed she had attempted suicide days before the graduation announcement.
The company rebranded as 910 Inc. on January 16, 2024, and in late 2024, began the industry taboo of hiring new actors to revive dead characters, starting with Mitsurugi Leah's persona, which garnered only around 500 total views on a recent two-hour stream in 2025.
In March 2025, established content creator Devil Ny withdrew from a partnership just prior to debut, calling it a "very scary world," only to have Wactor leak private messages in a failed attempt to save face.
The Final Precedent
On August 30, 2025, the corporation announced a successful legal campaign against former talents for past breaches of contract. The press release stated that four individuals were ordered to pay over 10 million yen (over $60,000) combined. Crucially, two of these lawsuits were filed internationally in Spain and Paraguay, setting a global precedent that has shocked the industry.
The Japanese female defendant was a former talent who had alleged she was sexually harassed by the company. Furthermore, the rulings allow for enforcement by force, including seizing property. The corporation, now 910 Inc., stated it was preparing to file additional lawsuits using these rulings to target more former talents, ensuring that even those who escaped its toxic environment are not safe from financial ruin.
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