Kori Syusetu
@kori16syusetu

I am Kori Syusetu, representative of ISnow Group and ISnow Systems, which operates the only diaspora pod in Japan as of 2025/03.

I am currently managing IcyMisskey, IcyPleroma and Icy*diaspora, and developing various network services such as ISnow Novels, ISnow Alpixie, and ISnow Hiogi, a video-sharing social networking site. The ISnow Group operates and develops a variety of network services.

The ISnow Group also operates a talent agency (for YouTubers, models and other activities in non-VTuber guise) and a virtual talent agency (for VTubers, VLivers and VSingers).

However, we are operating at a loss in all of these areas due to a lack of viable funding sources at the moment. We have recently made some bold cost-cutting measures, but even so, we are still struggling to make ends meet.

That is why we have decided to ask for donations via Liberapay.

The money donated will be used to cover the costs of running the server (electricity, communication), development support (IDE licence fees), equipment upgrades, etc. and, if necessary, will be saved for emergencies.

We will eventually strive to operate without donations, but we would appreciate your support.