Twitch faces backlash for appointing former adult content creator Shibuya Kaho as a new ambassador
Streamer and former JAV actress Shibuya Kaho recently announced her position as Twitch’s new ambassador. Kaho currently has nearly 344,000 followers on the platform and averages about 500 viewers per stream. She’s recognized for her Just Chatting streams, variety gameplay, and IRL streams exploring Japan. On March 5, 2026, she released a video announcing the new role.
Shibuya Kaho’s announcement was released on her official X account with a caption that read:
“I’m honored to be an official @Twitch Ambassador💜 They have provided me, a diehard introvert in her own bubble, with a place to hang out comfortably.”
The video caused Twitch backlash, with some netizens criticizing the Amazon-owned platform’s choices:
“Lmao. Of course, Twitch, known for making the platform as degenerate as it is today when it comes to female streamers, hires a f**king p***star as its ambassador,” said @NeoDragonXZ on X.
“Why is Twitch publicizing a literal human public toilet?” said @Shiro_Mingi.
“Twitch Ambassador means nothing. They never make real streamers like Asmongold an Ambassador but some w**re can be one,” said @GlorytoGraves.
“Literally one google name just to see what twitch is okay promoting along with who and what to strike off,” said @xerohunter1.
Regardless of the backlash, many came forth to support the streamer:
“bro she is hilarious. She will make a good ambassador,” said @acidchicken55
“Congrats kaho! You’ve been grinding a ton so it’s nice seeing recognition for you!” said @PrismZet.
Tectone speaks on Shibuya Kaho becoming a Twitch ambassador
Controversial streamer Tectone touched on Kaho’s new position, adding to the criticism against Twitch’s decision:
“Twitch’s newest Ambassador Is an ex p**n star. What the f**k?”
Interestingly, Kaho herself responded and clapped back against Tectone, saying:
“Dude, are you the one talking about somebody’s sexual record?”
For context, Tectone became embroiled in controversy after his ex-girlfriend Pinkchyu accused him of sexual assault, abuse, and harassment related to their past relationship. In January 2026, a Texas judge ruled in Pinkchyu’s favor in a civil protective-order case, granting a 10-year restraining order against Tectone, though he emphasized it was not a criminal conviction.
In other news, Mizkif issued an apology after being called out by Shibuya Kaho for doing pull-ups on a Sakura tree in Japan.
Edited by Vishnu Menon