Top Overseas Creator CDawgVA Raises Approx. 230 Million Yen in Charity Stream / Completes 1,300km Cycling from Aomori to Osaka

GeeXPlus, Inc. (a subsidiary of Dwango Co., Ltd. under the KADOKAWA Group) announces that its exclusive creator, CDawgVA, has raised approximately 230 million yen ($1.43 million) from viewers through his charity streaming project 'CYCLETHON 5' (held from April 5 to April 19, 2026). All donations collected will be given to the 'Immune Deficiency Foundation,' a non-profit organization that supports patients with intractable diseases. Fans gathered at the finish line (Osaka Prefecture, photo by Camilo Saldías) ┃ About 'CYCLETHON 5' 'CYCLETHON' is an annual charity streaming project held since 2022 by CDawgVA, a friend of the popular American VTuber Ironmouse, who suffers from the intractable disease 'Common Variable Immunodeficiency' (CVID) and continues her activities while facing difficulties going out, to support her and others suffering from the same disease. During the stream, he raises funds while sharing his bicycle journey across various parts of Japan with viewers worldwide, and all collected donations are given to the 'Immune Deficiency Foundation,' which supports patients with intractable diseases. In 2023, the project received a massive response, winning the 'Best Philanthropic Stream Event' at 'The Streamer Awards.' For this 5th edition, CDawgVA spent 14 days cycling approximately 1,300km from Oma Town, Aomori Prefecture, the northernmost point of Honshu, to Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture. His friend and YouTuber Chris Broad accompanied him for the entire journey from start to finish, while global creators, including former world No.1 PewDiePie with over 100 million YouTube subscribers, joined the cycling at various points, boosting the stream. The total number of Twitch live stream views exceeded 7.49 million, and the total donation amount reached a project record high of 230 million yen. Additionally, many fans rushed to the restaurant 'HUGHES PIZZA: PARKSIDE' in Osaka City, the finish line, to celebrate the completion of the run and share the joy of reaching the goal with the participating creators. During the stream, utilizing the freedom unique to a bicycle journey, they visited famous spots along the way, broadcasting the charms of local regions to the world. At 'Seishi Park' (Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture), famous for its early blooming cherry blossoms in the prefecture, CDawgVA praised the full bloom, saying, 'It's in the top 10 sceneries I've ever seen.' Viewers also responded with comments like 'Amazing' and 'I want to go to Japan to see such scenery!' At 'Jurokurakan Iwa' (Yuza Town, Yamagata Prefecture), guest Chris Broad was deeply moved by the mystical landscape of Buddhist statues carved into coastal rocks, stating it was 'a famous spot I want to remember forever.' Furthermore, at 'Shirahige Shrine' (Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture), known for its impressive torii gate floating on Lake Biwa, Ironmouse, who saw the spectacular view through her device, remarked, 'It's like a scene from a movie!' The comment section was also flooded with voices like 'Truly beautiful' and 'Anime was real.' Seishi Park (Akita Prefecture) Jurokurakan Iwa (Yamagata Prefecture) Shirahige Shrine (Shiga Prefecture) Heartwarming interactions with local people were also seen at the stops along the way. At a cycle shop they stopped at for bicycle repairs (Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture), guest Robcdee, who had visited on a previous bicycle trip, reunited with the shop owner after about 2 years. The owner, delighted by the sudden revisit, gifted handmade 'bicycle safety charms' to all participants. Viewers responded with moving comments like 'Wonderful shop and owner' and 'So kind! It makes me want to cry.' Also, at a restaurant in Oma Town, Aomori Prefecture, everyone perfectly finished the 'Oma Tuna Bowl,' despite being amazed by its massive volume. Upon departure, the owner gifted them locally grown apples as cheers for their journey, showing them receiving warm support. Cycle Shop (Yamagata Prefecture) Bicycle Safety Charms Oma Tuna Bowl (Aomori Prefecture) ┃ Comments at the Finish Line I am proud to be able to continue such a project and to have a wonderful community that supports the project every time. What we are asking is never easy, and considering the current social situation, I think many people find it difficult to donate. Even so, the fact that so many people are offering support means a lot. I believe that by earnestly working together, we can create a better world. Holding this event every year,