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Emiru, or Emily Beth Schunk, is an American streamer, YouTuber, and cosplayer who is popular on Twitch. Her fame was built on gaming live streams and her unusual cosplay designs, which attracted much attention on social media. She recently grabbed headlines following an incident in which a fan assaulted her at TwitchCon 2025 in San Diego.
The fight occurred during one of the live meet-and-greets, where a male fan misbehaved with her on stage. One of the videos of the event went viral, led to discussions about the security of creators at public events. Emiru was defended by other streamers and her fans, who called for increased security measures at such events.
She has been successful online since she was in high school. She belongs to the gaming group One True King (OTK) and is a co-host of podcasts with other streamers. She has been harassed both during her physical appearances and online, raising concerns about the safety of public figures online.
Emiru’s early life and career
Emiru was born on January 3, 1998, in Wichita, Kansas. She is German-Chinese and learned to love video games and art at a young age. She started playing and streaming League of Legends as early as 2015 when she was a high school student and was able to meet other players and viewers online.
Her channels started gathering momentum as she began posting more diversified content such as cosplay and vlogs. By 2025, Emiru had more than 1.8 million Twitch subscribers and more than 2 million TikTok subscribers. She was also among the most popular creators on the platform due to her unique content style and engagement with fans.
Emiru also streams and co-owns the gaming organization One True King (OTK). She is the co-host of the Steak and Eggs Podcast with its co-founders, Tectone and Asmongold. She has participated in charity streams, gaming events, and content partnerships with OTK that people can watch regardless of their location.
The TwitchCon 2025 Incident
She was assaulted by a male fan during a meet-and-greet at TwitchCon San Diego 2025. When she was on stage, he reportedly tried to kiss her neck without her consent. Emiru was taken backstage for security reasons, and the man was removed from the scene by security.
The event was recorded and shared on platforms such as X and Reddit. The online community expressed anger and shock over what occurred. TwitchCon's security response was criticized by many, who argued that it took too long to react. Others demanded greater safety precautions for content creators at public fan events.
This was not the first time she had been harassed. She, Valkyrae, and Cinna were among the streamers who were threatened by a man in 2025. They were live streaming from Santa Monica Pier when the suspect followed them and threatened them, prompting a police investigation. These incidents have raised awareness of the challenges in ensuring the safety of female streamers.
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