“That’s a Blatant Lie”: Emiru Criticizes TwitchCon’s Handling of Her Assault Incident, Says Attacker Wasn’t Immediately Detained

I’m relieved to hear that Emiru is physically okay and that she took a moment to address what happened at TwitchCon 2025 but it’s clear she’s deeply shaken and frustrated.

After everything that went down, she’s calling out how the event was handled and the conversation around creator safety at live events is more urgent than ever.

Emiru Criticizes TwitchCon’s Handling of Her Assault Incident

During a meet-and-greet at TwitchCon in San Diego, Emiru was reportedly approached by a male attendee who crossed multiple barriers, grabbed her face and attempted an unwanted kiss. A video shows the moment, captured by fans and widely shared across platforms.

Emiru later posted about the incident, emphasising that although her personal security stepped in, she noticed other official TwitchCon staff standing by and doing nothing. She said no one from TwitchCon checked in on her, and that the attacker was allowed to walk away before being detained a sharp contrast to the platform’s official statement that claimed immediate removal. Her post stated that the claim was “a blatant lie.”

This blow-up went viral because it speaks to a real concern for many creators and fans: how safe are these public appearances? She is a well-known streamer and cosplayer, so the fact this happened to someone at her level raises alarms. At the same time, popular content creators like Tectone and Asmongold weighed in publicly, calling for major changes and even suggesting the convention shouldn’t proceed under current conditions.

Past incidents involving Emiru underscore the danger: she’s previously dealt with stalking and harassment outside of TwitchCon, which only adds weight to her criticism of the event’s protocols.

She also declared that this will be her last TwitchCon. She urged fellow creators to think twice about attending. In her own words, she didn’t feel

“cared for or protected”

even though she had her own manager and personal security. That many others don’t have that additional layer of safety is the heart of the matter here.

In closing, this incident isn’t just about one bad moment it’s about the trust creators place in event organisers, and how that trust can be broken. Emiru’s experience at TwitchCon highlights a gap between public assurances and actual on-the-ground safety. If the platform and the event can’t ensure the safety of their most visible talents, what does it say about creators with fewer resources? For now, her message is clear: “Stay safe,” and let every attendee use this moment as a call to action.

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