A video surfaced showing a TwitchCon attendee claiming he entered Emiru‘s meet-and-greet line without going through the required approval process.
In the clip filmed immediately after meeting the streamer, the attendee states he received “some intel” and simply walked up to join the applicant-only line. His account suggests staff at the checkpoint didn’t verify whether he was on the approved list.
Emiru’s meet-and-greet at the convention required pre-registration. The applicant-only format exists to cap attendance numbers and manage crowd size at high-demand events.
The system typically works through TwitchCon’s registration platform. Approved attendees receive confirmation that allows them access to specific meet-and-greet time slots. Staff are supposed to check these approvals at entry points using QR codes or lists.
The attendee’s claim indicates this verification step either didn’t happen or wasn’t enforced when he approached the line.
Meet-and-greet registration systems serve two purposes. They prevent overcrowding in convention spaces where fire codes and safety regulations limit capacity. They also help manage creator safety by controlling who gets face-to-face access.
Emiru regularly draws large crowds at conventions. As a member of OTK and a prominent cosplayer and variety streamer, her appearances generate significant demand for meet-and-greet spots.
TwitchCon uses a mix of venue security, contracted security firms, and event volunteers to manage convention floor operations. The consistency of access checks can vary depending on staffing levels and training.
The convention has faced scrutiny over safety protocols before. TwitchCon San Diego 2022 drew widespread criticism after an attendee suffered serious injuries in a poorly designed foam pit activation.
Large gaming and streaming conventions have struggled with crowd control challenges. When popular creators appear at events, the volume of fans seeking access can overwhelm standard security measures if systems break down.
The attendee in the video isn’t connected to any separate incidents reported from the same day. The clip only documents his own experience entering the meet-and-greet area.
No official response from TwitchCon organizers or Emiru’s team has addressed the specific security gap claimed in the video.
