Japanese YouTuber Guardman announces departure from the platform amid million-dollar debts

The Guardman channel announced its departure from YouTube on April 29, 2026. In its profile description, the Japanese content creator confirmed the deactivation. “I’m retiring from YouTube. Isso isn’t a lie or anything like that,” he declared in a video titled “Thank you for everything so far.”

Disputas financials revealed publicly

Guardman has disclosed a series of loans given to former team members. Mahoto, a video publisher, received 37.48 million yen. Member MY borrowed 34.88 million yen. Yamachan received 22.55 million yen. The creator published the promissory notes alongside the advertisement.

Segundo Guardman, none of the debtors have formally contacted us about the refund. “As president of the company, I will take responsibility and pay the debt, but I would like people to contact me personally about the money they borrowed,” he said.

Contexto of crisis in the team

The channel’s recent trajectory is marked by instability. On March 11, Guardman announced the group’s disbandment following conflicts with members and staff. Creator’s Infidelidade came to light during the turbulent period.

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• Dívida total disclosed: more than 94 million yen
• Retirement Announcement Data: April 29, 2026
• Número of former members with outstanding debts: 3
• Próximo step: transition to a streamer career

Novo professional path

Guardman has announced his transition to streaming. “In the future, I want to become Japão’s number one streamer,” he declared. The change marks the end of its traditional presence on the video platform.

The channel faced revelations of suspected marijuana use involving staff members and third-party compensation claims during the crisis.