Who is Emiru? Twitch streamer and cosplayer assaulted at TwitchCon 2025

Twitch streamer Emiru was assaulted at TwitchCon 2025 on Friday, October 17. The video of the incident, widely circulated over social media, shows the man walking up mid-meet-and-greet and trying to kiss her neck. Security stepped in, and the guy was pulled away fast, but the incident left Emiru visibly shaken.

Emiru was attacked on stage at TwitchCon 2025 on Friday, October 17.(X/@emiru)

Emiru, whose real name is Emily Schunk, was then taken offstage as the crowd tried to figure out what had just happened.

However, this was not the first time something like this had happened to her. The 27-year-old streamer has dealt with at least two stalking incidents in the past. Both of which scared fans and fellow creators who have said female streamers are not being protected enough.