VTuber Zentreya controversy explained

Popular VTuber Zentreya went viral on social media after introducing a model that appeared to be dressed in a military uniform. On November 27, 2025, the content creator officially revealed the "General Zentreya" model. While many fans were delighted to see Zentreya's updated model, some were dissatisfied, with X user @daitan_kodi stating that it was "problematic" because the streamer's costume gave a "N*zi vibe.""Problematic for more than any one little detail but the some of it all. Place holder Nazi vibe, Esdeath is similar Sigil on hat way too similar to the Reich Eagle Red, Black & White color choice Banners like the 3rd Reich had, inspiration from Rome X faced brown shirt minions" X user @daitan_kodi posted.Zentreya eventually responded to those calling her a "N*zi" during a livestream, stating that she was "on no political side." She elaborated:"Also want to make this clear, I'm on no political side. I don't agree with N*zism. I will definitely say I am against it. It's ugly. It's crazy to talk... to call me a N*zi. It's crazy to call my community N*zis. That is genuinely not... that blows my mind. That's actually crazy to me. F**k N*zis! Like, I can't believe I have to say this."On November 29, 2025, the VTuber issued another statement in response to the controversy while commenting on X user @CuppyCakiee's now-deleted X post:"I think not wanting to be labeled a N*zi immediately out of the gate would get anyone heated. I’ve already put in my apology about how I went about talking the other day today. But jumping on board the hate train without even stopping and questioning it shows who you really are."Zentreya⚡🐲⚔️ @zentreyaLINK@CuppyCakiee I think not wanting to be labeled a Nazi immediately out of the gate would get anyone heated. I’ve already put in my apology about how I went about talking the other day today. But jumping on board the hate train without even stopping and questioning it shows who you really are."Why are people choosing to attack Zentreya?" - VTuber's sponsor responds amid recent controversyTim Zheng, founder of Vite Kitchens and Vite Ramen, and a sponsor of the VTuber, has spoken out about the controversy. While claiming that he "hadn't gotten a single DM" about the recent incident involving Zentreya's new model, Zheng explained why he was "infuriated" by the situation:"This is important, because I've gone through a lot of stuff over the past 9 years, everything from people who deserved to lose all their sponsorships, to people who were misinterpreted. If people truly and genuinely think something's wrong, I can tell you that I instantly know, and get flooded with messages. Yet, I didn't learn about any of this until someone had mentioned it off handedly somewhere, and then had to actively go looking to figure out what was going on. And so this? This smells like clout chasing. This smells like trying to take someone else down because it makes them feel better, makes them feel bigger. This infuriates me."Tim | Vite Ramen Founder @TimJZhengLINKThis is my response, as a sponsor: I haven't gotten a single DM, here, or on the Vite account. This is important, because I've gone through a lot of stuff over the past 9 years, everything from people who deserved to lose all their sponsorships, to people who wereTim Zheng added:"Out of all the wrongs in this world, why are people choosing to attack Zentreya, who has done so much for so many people? For a drop of clout? For an ounce of attention? Why are people so quick to want to hurt and try to take down others? Come on. Do better. Be kinder."Zentreya posted an update on X on November 30, 2025, writing, "This is so stupid 🫩," amid the controversy.