Twitch streamer and cosplayer Emiru has issued a direct and serious response following an assault at TwitchCon 2025, confirming she is pressing charges and publicly disputing Twitch’s official account of the incident.
The assault occurred on October 17 during a meet-and-greet at the San Diego Convention Center. A male attendee bypassed security and physically grabbed Emiru’s face in an attempt to kiss her while she was on stage. The assault was captured on video and has been widely circulated online. This prompted immediate concern from fans and fellow creators.
Emiru Responds to Assault & Twitch CEO
In a statement posted to social media, Emiru confirmed that she is pursuing legal action against the individual involved. She also addressed Twitch’s public response, specifically a statement made by Twitch CEO Dan Clancy. Clancy stated, “The individual was immediately removed from the event, and our team checked in with her to ensure she was okay.” Emiru refuted this, calling it “a blatant lie,” and clarified that the man was not immediately detained and that no one from Twitch checked on her after the incident.
Emiru is known for her League of Legends streams, cosplay content, and her being a part of the gaming organization OTK. She has built a large and loyal following on Twitch. Hence that her presence at TwitchCon was a major draw for attendees, and the incident has raised serious questions about safety protocols at large-scale creator events.
Despite the assault, she chose to return and finish her meet-and-greet. She made it crystal clear about what happened and the legal steps she’s pursuing. Her experience also highlights a larger issue: the need for stronger safety protocols and more transparent communication from event organizers and hosting platforms.
Final Thoughts
Emiru’s assault and the widely broadcast video of it at TwitchCon 2025 have revived discussion in the streaming community about the risks creators face at public events, particularly women and marginalized streamers. Because of Emiru’s public response and calling Twitch’s account of the incident a “blatant lie” has indeed put more pressure for the platform to reassess its security protocols and how it supports creators during live events. Stop and think, “What would the response have been if there hadn’t been the video proof of the assault?”
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