This article breaks down how streaming, watching, and spending differ by age on IRIAM, why the age limits exist, what to watch out for when you register, when the restrictions are lifted, and what you can prepare before you start streaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You’ll also see how IRIAM’s age rules compare with other streaming apps, so by the end you’ll be able to pick the app that fits your age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
IRIAM Age Restrictions: How Old Do You Have to Be?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/streamer-magazine-en.lolipop.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IRIAM-Age-RestrictionsHow-Old-Do-You-Have-to-Be-1024x576.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSince January 2023, IRIAM’s age rules have been split into the following three tiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Age 15 and under: no access to any features, including streaming and watching<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ages 16 to 17: limits on streaming and spending<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Age 18 and over: full access to all features<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Let’s take a closer look at what you can and can’t do at each age when it comes to streaming, watching, and buying points on IRIAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Age 15 and Under: No Access to Any Features, Including Streaming and Watching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you’re 15 or younger, you can’t use IRIAM’s core features, including streaming, watching, and buying points.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFeature<\/strong><\/th>Availability for age 15 and under<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>Streaming<\/td> Not available<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Watching<\/td> Not available<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Buying points<\/td> Not available<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nUsers 15 and under can’t act as streamers, and they also can’t watch as listeners or purchase points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You have to enter your date of birth when you sign up and when you use the app, and anyone 15 or under can’t even create a new account. Once you turn 16, however, you can start using IRIAM with some restrictions in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ages 16 to 17: Limits on Streaming and Spending<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Users aged 16 to 17 can use IRIAM, but there are age limits on streaming hours and point purchases.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFeature<\/strong><\/th>Availability for ages 16 to 17<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>Streaming<\/td> Available only between 5:00 and 22:00<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Watching<\/td> Available<\/td><\/tr> Buying points<\/td> Available up to 10,000 yen per month<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nUsers aged 16 to 17 can’t stream or schedule streams between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. If you’re still live at 10 p.m., the stream is automatically ended. Streaming is allowed only from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., so keep in mind you can’t extend into late-night hours even during the climax of an event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Point purchases are capped at 10,000 yen per month. Other features, including watching and monetization, are available, so check the time and spending limits before you start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Age 18 and Over: Full Access to All Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Once you’re 18 or older, you can use IRIAM’s streaming, watching, and point purchases without restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFeature<\/strong><\/th>Availability for age 18 and over<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>Streaming<\/td> Available<\/td><\/tr> Watching<\/td> Available<\/td><\/tr> Buying points<\/td> Available<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhen you turn 18, the late-night and early-morning streaming restrictions and the 10,000-yen monthly point cap that applied at ages 16 to 17 are lifted. With no limits on streaming hours or spending, you can take your activity as a liver to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why IRIAM Has Age Restrictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/streamer-magazine-en.lolipop.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Why-IRIAM-Has-Age-Restrictions-1024x576.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIRIAM’s age restrictions exist to protect minors from trouble, with the following goals in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Preventing financial trouble for minors<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Preventing minors from becoming crime victims<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Protecting personal information and safety<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Let’s look at why age restrictions are considered necessary, given the risks unique to streaming apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventing Financial Trouble for Minors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
One reason IRIAM has age restrictions is to prevent financial trouble caused by minors spending money.<\/strong> On IRIAM, you use points to send gifts, and buying points requires payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf a minor uses a guardian’s credit card or smartphone payment, it can lead to unexpectedly large bills. The stronger the urge to support a liver becomes, the harder it can be to judge spending calmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That’s why point purchases for ages 16 to 17 are capped at 10,000 yen per month, and users 15 and under can’t use the feature at all. The age limits aren’t there to push minors away. They’re a safeguard so that the desire to cheer someone on doesn’t turn into payment trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventing Minors from Becoming Crime Victims<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
IRIAM’s age restrictions also help reduce the risk of minors being drawn into predatory contact or crime.<\/strong> On streaming apps, comments, profiles, and linked social accounts create opportunities to interact with strangers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMinors find it harder to see through someone’s intentions, so private messages or being steered toward outside services can lead to harm. Predatory contact in particular can be an opening for people who lie about their age or identity to get close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The age limits aren’t meant to restrict streaming or watching. They’re a way to reduce the chances of minors coming into contact with dangerous people. Keeping the platform safe to use requires restrictions based on each user’s real age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Protecting Personal Information and Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Another reason IRIAM has age restrictions is to protect minors’ personal information and maintain a safe environment.<\/strong> During streams and in comments, details like a school name, neighborhood, or daily schedule can slip out in the flow of conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMinors find it hard to judge how widely something is shared or how far it might spread, so an offhand remark can lead to their identity being pinned down. IRIAM requires you to enter your date of birth and sets usage limits based on your real age, reducing high-risk points of contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You also need to enter your own true date of birth, not your character’s set age. The age restrictions aren’t there to narrow your creative activity. They’re a safeguard against the exposure or misuse of personal information, so you can enjoy streaming with peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How IRIAM’s Age Restrictions Work and Key Points to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/streamer-magazine-en.lolipop.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/How-IRIAMs-Age-Restrictions-Differfrom-OtherLive-Streaming-Apps-1024x576.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBefore you start using IRIAM, make sure you understand these basic rules about its age restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Age verification is done through the date of birth you enter at registration<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lying about your age violates the terms and can get your account suspended<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Restrictions are lifted on the day of your 16th and 18th birthdays<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Joining a liver agency also generally requires being 16 or older<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
In this section, we’ll explain what to watch out for when registering and how the lifting of age restrictions works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Age Verification Is Done Through the Date of Birth You Enter at Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
IRIAM verifies your age based on the date of birth you enter when you register the app.<\/strong> The standard is your own real age, not your character’s set age.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you enter the wrong date of birth at registration, the limits on streaming, watching, and point purchases won’t be applied correctly. Users 15 and under can’t use the app, and users aged 16 to 17 face limits on streaming hours and spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you start using IRIAM, check the rules for each age tier, including how old you have to be to stream, watch, and spend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lying About Your Age Violates the Terms and Can Get Your Account Suspended<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you register with a false age on IRIAM, you violate the terms of service and risk having your account suspended.<\/strong> Because age is judged by your own date of birth, your character’s set age or your activity persona doesn’t count as the standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf someone 15 or under registers as 16 or older, or someone aged 16 to 17 registers as 18 or older, that counts as evading the restrictions they should be under. If a false age is discovered, you may face a warning or have your account frozen, so always enter your correct date of birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Restrictions Are Lifted on the Day of Your 16th and 18th Birthdays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
IRIAM’s age restrictions are lifted automatically at midnight on your 16th and 18th birthdays.<\/strong> What gets unlocked at each age is as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAge<\/strong><\/th>What gets unlocked<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>16<\/td> Can start using the app<\/td><\/tr> 18<\/td> Streaming-hour and spending limits are lifted<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nEven if you couldn’t register or use IRIAM while 15 or under, you can register and use an account once you turn 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At 18, the age-based feature limits are lifted, and the caps on late-night streaming and point purchases disappear. If the restrictions don’t update after your 18th birthday, restart the app and check the status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joining a Liver Agency Also Generally Requires Being 16 or Older<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you want to join an IRIAM-compatible liver agency, 16 or older is generally the baseline.<\/strong> Since IRIAM can’t be used by anyone 15 or under, agency recruitment requirements tend to follow the app’s age restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSome agencies set 16 and over as the requirement, while others don’t accept applicants under 18. If you’re a minor aiming to join, you’ll also need to check streaming-hour and spending limits, as well as whether guardian consent is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before applying, confirm the age conditions and choose an agency where you can be active without overextending yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What You Can Prepare Before IRIAM’s Streaming Age Restrictions Are Lifted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/streamer-magazine-en.lolipop.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/What-You-CanPrepare-Before-IRIAMs-Streaming-AgeRestrictions-Are-Lifted-1024x576.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEven before you reach the age to stream on IRIAM, you can move ahead with the following debut preparations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Finish your original character art ahead of a birthday debut<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Grow your X (formerly Twitter) presence to build connections before debut<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Study other streamers and plan your own character<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Let’s take a closer look at what you can set up now so you can move without hesitation on your first day of streaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also have an article that explains how to start streaming on IRIAM for beginners, so it’s worth checking and preparing alongside this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
>>How to Start Streaming on IRIAM: A 6-Step Beginner’s Guide to V-Liver Live Streaming<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nFinish Your Original Character Art Ahead of a Birthday Debut<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
During the wait until your 16th birthday, finish the original character art you’ll use on IRIAM.<\/strong> IRIAM loads an illustration to animate your character, so how polished your character art is shapes the impression of your first stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you draw it yourself, you can fine-tune everything from the world-building to the expressions. If you commission it, it’s reassuring to confirm the deadline and number of revisions early. In addition to the main character art, preparing icons and thumbnail illustrations gives you assets for announcements on X and for building awareness before your first stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also have an article explaining character design tips in detail, so be sure to check it out as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSince January 2023, IRIAM’s age rules have been split into the following three tiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Age 15 and under: no access to any features, including streaming and watching<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ages 16 to 17: limits on streaming and spending<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Age 18 and over: full access to all features<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Let’s take a closer look at what you can and can’t do at each age when it comes to streaming, watching, and buying points on IRIAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Age 15 and Under: No Access to Any Features, Including Streaming and Watching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you’re 15 or younger, you can’t use IRIAM’s core features, including streaming, watching, and buying points.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/strong><\/th> Availability for age 15 and under<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Streaming<\/td> Not available<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Watching<\/td> Not available<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Buying points<\/td> Not available<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Users 15 and under can’t act as streamers, and they also can’t watch as listeners or purchase points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You have to enter your date of birth when you sign up and when you use the app, and anyone 15 or under can’t even create a new account. Once you turn 16, however, you can start using IRIAM with some restrictions in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ages 16 to 17: Limits on Streaming and Spending<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Users aged 16 to 17 can use IRIAM, but there are age limits on streaming hours and point purchases.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/strong><\/th> Availability for ages 16 to 17<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Streaming<\/td> Available only between 5:00 and 22:00<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Watching<\/td> Available<\/td><\/tr> Buying points<\/td> Available up to 10,000 yen per month<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Users aged 16 to 17 can’t stream or schedule streams between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. If you’re still live at 10 p.m., the stream is automatically ended. Streaming is allowed only from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., so keep in mind you can’t extend into late-night hours even during the climax of an event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Point purchases are capped at 10,000 yen per month. Other features, including watching and monetization, are available, so check the time and spending limits before you start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Age 18 and Over: Full Access to All Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Once you’re 18 or older, you can use IRIAM’s streaming, watching, and point purchases without restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/strong><\/th> Availability for age 18 and over<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Streaming<\/td> Available<\/td><\/tr> Watching<\/td> Available<\/td><\/tr> Buying points<\/td> Available<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n When you turn 18, the late-night and early-morning streaming restrictions and the 10,000-yen monthly point cap that applied at ages 16 to 17 are lifted. With no limits on streaming hours or spending, you can take your activity as a liver to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why IRIAM Has Age Restrictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIRIAM’s age restrictions exist to protect minors from trouble, with the following goals in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Preventing financial trouble for minors<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Preventing minors from becoming crime victims<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Protecting personal information and safety<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Let’s look at why age restrictions are considered necessary, given the risks unique to streaming apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventing Financial Trouble for Minors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
One reason IRIAM has age restrictions is to prevent financial trouble caused by minors spending money.<\/strong> On IRIAM, you use points to send gifts, and buying points requires payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If a minor uses a guardian’s credit card or smartphone payment, it can lead to unexpectedly large bills. The stronger the urge to support a liver becomes, the harder it can be to judge spending calmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That’s why point purchases for ages 16 to 17 are capped at 10,000 yen per month, and users 15 and under can’t use the feature at all. The age limits aren’t there to push minors away. They’re a safeguard so that the desire to cheer someone on doesn’t turn into payment trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preventing Minors from Becoming Crime Victims<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
IRIAM’s age restrictions also help reduce the risk of minors being drawn into predatory contact or crime.<\/strong> On streaming apps, comments, profiles, and linked social accounts create opportunities to interact with strangers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minors find it harder to see through someone’s intentions, so private messages or being steered toward outside services can lead to harm. Predatory contact in particular can be an opening for people who lie about their age or identity to get close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The age limits aren’t meant to restrict streaming or watching. They’re a way to reduce the chances of minors coming into contact with dangerous people. Keeping the platform safe to use requires restrictions based on each user’s real age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Protecting Personal Information and Safety<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Another reason IRIAM has age restrictions is to protect minors’ personal information and maintain a safe environment.<\/strong> During streams and in comments, details like a school name, neighborhood, or daily schedule can slip out in the flow of conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minors find it hard to judge how widely something is shared or how far it might spread, so an offhand remark can lead to their identity being pinned down. IRIAM requires you to enter your date of birth and sets usage limits based on your real age, reducing high-risk points of contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You also need to enter your own true date of birth, not your character’s set age. The age restrictions aren’t there to narrow your creative activity. They’re a safeguard against the exposure or misuse of personal information, so you can enjoy streaming with peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How IRIAM’s Age Restrictions Work and Key Points to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBefore you start using IRIAM, make sure you understand these basic rules about its age restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Age verification is done through the date of birth you enter at registration<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lying about your age violates the terms and can get your account suspended<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Restrictions are lifted on the day of your 16th and 18th birthdays<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Joining a liver agency also generally requires being 16 or older<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
In this section, we’ll explain what to watch out for when registering and how the lifting of age restrictions works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Age Verification Is Done Through the Date of Birth You Enter at Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
IRIAM verifies your age based on the date of birth you enter when you register the app.<\/strong> The standard is your own real age, not your character’s set age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you enter the wrong date of birth at registration, the limits on streaming, watching, and point purchases won’t be applied correctly. Users 15 and under can’t use the app, and users aged 16 to 17 face limits on streaming hours and spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you start using IRIAM, check the rules for each age tier, including how old you have to be to stream, watch, and spend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lying About Your Age Violates the Terms and Can Get Your Account Suspended<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you register with a false age on IRIAM, you violate the terms of service and risk having your account suspended.<\/strong> Because age is judged by your own date of birth, your character’s set age or your activity persona doesn’t count as the standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If someone 15 or under registers as 16 or older, or someone aged 16 to 17 registers as 18 or older, that counts as evading the restrictions they should be under. If a false age is discovered, you may face a warning or have your account frozen, so always enter your correct date of birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Restrictions Are Lifted on the Day of Your 16th and 18th Birthdays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
IRIAM’s age restrictions are lifted automatically at midnight on your 16th and 18th birthdays.<\/strong> What gets unlocked at each age is as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Age<\/strong><\/th> What gets unlocked<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead> 16<\/td> Can start using the app<\/td><\/tr> 18<\/td> Streaming-hour and spending limits are lifted<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Even if you couldn’t register or use IRIAM while 15 or under, you can register and use an account once you turn 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At 18, the age-based feature limits are lifted, and the caps on late-night streaming and point purchases disappear. If the restrictions don’t update after your 18th birthday, restart the app and check the status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joining a Liver Agency Also Generally Requires Being 16 or Older<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you want to join an IRIAM-compatible liver agency, 16 or older is generally the baseline.<\/strong> Since IRIAM can’t be used by anyone 15 or under, agency recruitment requirements tend to follow the app’s age restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some agencies set 16 and over as the requirement, while others don’t accept applicants under 18. If you’re a minor aiming to join, you’ll also need to check streaming-hour and spending limits, as well as whether guardian consent is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before applying, confirm the age conditions and choose an agency where you can be active without overextending yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What You Can Prepare Before IRIAM’s Streaming Age Restrictions Are Lifted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nEven before you reach the age to stream on IRIAM, you can move ahead with the following debut preparations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Finish your original character art ahead of a birthday debut<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Grow your X (formerly Twitter) presence to build connections before debut<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Study other streamers and plan your own character<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Let’s take a closer look at what you can set up now so you can move without hesitation on your first day of streaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also have an article that explains how to start streaming on IRIAM for beginners, so it’s worth checking and preparing alongside this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
>>How to Start Streaming on IRIAM: A 6-Step Beginner’s Guide to V-Liver Live Streaming<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finish Your Original Character Art Ahead of a Birthday Debut<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
During the wait until your 16th birthday, finish the original character art you’ll use on IRIAM.<\/strong> IRIAM loads an illustration to animate your character, so how polished your character art is shapes the impression of your first stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you draw it yourself, you can fine-tune everything from the world-building to the expressions. If you commission it, it’s reassuring to confirm the deadline and number of revisions early. In addition to the main character art, preparing icons and thumbnail illustrations gives you assets for announcements on X and for building awareness before your first stream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also have an article explaining character design tips in detail, so be sure to check it out as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Grow your X (formerly Twitter) presence to build connections before debut<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lying about your age violates the terms and can get your account suspended<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Preventing minors from becoming crime victims<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ages 16 to 17: limits on streaming and spending<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/streamer-magazine-en.lolipop.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/How-IRIAMs-Age-Restrictions-Work-andKey-Points-to-Know-1024x576.png\")
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