Emiru took home the Best Creative Arts Streamer award at The Streamer Awards 2025 in Los Angeles. The win marks her first major industry recognition after years as a prominent figure in the Twitch cosplay and variety streaming space.
The OTK co-owner accepted the award on stage wearing sunglasses and a formal outfit. She appeared visibly nervous during her brief acceptance speech and made a self-deprecating comment about being anxious before the show quickly moved to the next segment.
The Best Creative Arts Streamer category focused heavily on cosplay content this year. Emiru competed against several smaller creators in the space, most operating at significantly lower viewership levels than her channel.
QTCinderella’s annual awards show has become the streaming industry’s equivalent to traditional entertainment award ceremonies. The event features red carpet coverage, live audience attendance, and professional production quality similar to film and television awards shows.
Emiru built her brand around high-production cosplay streams and large-scale IRL events. She started as a League of Legends content creator before expanding into variety content and elaborate themed productions.
Her 2024 content calendar included a major paintball event with multiple streamers, what viewers describe as the largest cosplay contest livestreamed on Twitch, Red Bull Flugtag participation, surfing and drifting school streams, themed murder mystery events, an alligator farm visit, and camping trips. These productions blend cosplay elements with multi-location shoots and collaborative content.
The category recognizes streamers whose primary content centers on artistic or creative work done live. While some viewers debate whether the award should emphasize handmade craftsmanship versus overall creative presentation, the category appears designed to honor impact on Twitch’s creative community rather than specific technical skills.
The award reflects Emiru’s shift from traditional gaming streams to event-driven content. Her cosplay contests and themed productions bring dozens of participants together and offer cash prizes to smaller creators in the space.
