Anime YouTuber Jacob 'Chibi Reviews' Seibers Details Emotional Crisis and Recovery
On February 11, 2026, Jacob Seibers, widely known as the anime content creator Chibi Reviews, posted a distressing message on X that read, "I wanna die." The tweet quickly went viral, sparking immediate concern among his extensive follower base. Numerous fans responded with messages of support, anxiously inquiring about his safety and sending heartfelt expressions of love and encouragement during this troubling time.
Community Support and Initial Response
In the wake of the alarming post, fellow streamer Tectone reached out publicly, offering words of solidarity. He commented, "Chibi, you are the man. Keep fighting. I appreciate you, bro," highlighting the tight-knit nature of the online creator community. Approximately twelve hours later, Seibers provided an update, sharing that he had experienced a severe mental breakdown and was subsequently hospitalized. He clarified his situation by stating, "Deleted the post with my hospital armband. To clarify I am fine and was discharged this morning from the hospital. I had a mental break and I did almost die last night but I was saved at the last moment. Honestly don't want to elaborate too much further on it if I can help it."
Shortly after this clarification, Seibers disclosed the devastating personal circumstances that precipitated his crisis. He revealed that in a single day, he had lost his fiancée, his best friend of a decade, and his entire social circle, compounding his emotional distress.
Emotional YouTube Video Reveals Heartbreaking Details
On February 12, 2026, Seibers uploaded a deeply personal sixteen-minute YouTube video titled "i lost everything" to provide a candid account of the events. In the video, he expressed a desire to clear his mind and speak openly about his experiences. At the 1:40 mark, he shared the painful discovery: "On the 11th of February, I discovered my fiancé cheating on me with my best friend of 10 years." Visibly heartbroken, he described confronting his fiancée, who apologized, but the betrayal from both her and his longtime friend left him reeling.
Overwhelmed by the situation, Seibers admitted to consuming alcohol and driving to a lake, where he contemplated ending his life. He recounted feeling perilously close to death before an unexpected intervention. At 3:45 in the video, he explained, "Suddenly, a police officer shows up. Don't know how I was found, but he showed up, and he saved me at the last moment. He did." The officer ensured his safety by escorting him to a hospital for a medical evaluation.
Aftermath and Moving Forward
Later in the video, at the 8:23 timestamp, Seibers elaborated on the broader impact, stating, "I lost my whole friend group, my best friend that I basically called a brother." In the video's description, he extended gratitude to those who assisted him during the crisis, writing, "To all those that reached out, to NicholasLight and Tectone calling me to save my life to get the police to escort me to the hospital. I thank you all and making this video for myself to process my thoughts and trying to move forward in life."
Seibers assured viewers that he is now in a safe state and created the video as a therapeutic step to process his emotions and embark on a path of recovery. He emphasized his intention to rebuild his life despite the profound losses of trusted individuals.
