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Emiru is the online alias of Emily Beth Schunk, an American streamer, YouTuber, and cosplayer.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Emiru is the online alias of Emily Beth Schunk (born January 3, 1998), an American streamer, YouTuber, and cosplayer. She is best known for Twitch streams that began with video games, especially League of Legends, and later expanded into variety content and cosplay. She is also a co-owner of the gaming organization One True King and a creator for Red Bull.

Career

Emiru built her online following through Twitch livestreams, initially focused on League of Legends and later moving into variety, just-chatting, and cosplay content. Secondary sources describe her as one of the more prominent women streamers on the platform.

Online presence

Beyond Twitch, Emiru is active as a YouTuber and cosplay creator. Reported follower counts vary by source and date, with Wikipedia citing more than 2.1 million Twitch followers as of June 2026.

Business affiliations

Emiru is associated with the gaming organization One True King as a co-owner, and she is also identified by Red Bull as a creator or featured content creator.

Personal life

Public biographical sources identify her as Emily Beth Schunk from Wichita, Kansas. Some secondary sources mention mixed German-American and Chinese family background, but this detail is less consistently sourced.

Key facts

  • Emiru is the online alias of Emily Beth Schunk, an American streamer, YouTuber, and cosplayer.
  • She gained prominence on Twitch through League of Legends streams and later diversified into variety and cosplay content.
  • She is a co-owner of the gaming organization One True King.
  • She is recognized by Red Bull as a creator.
  • As of June 2026, she had over 2.1 million Twitch followers.
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Canadian context

Emiru has relevance for Canadian audiences as a major English-language Twitch creator with a global streaming fanbase, including viewers in Canada. Her content sits within the broader North American streaming and esports ecosystem.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Emiru?
Emiru is the online name of Emily Beth Schunk, an American streamer, YouTuber, and cosplayer known for Twitch content.
What is Emiru best known for?
She is best known for Twitch streams, especially League of Legends earlier in her career and later variety and cosplay content.
When was Emiru born?
She was born on January 3, 1998.
Where is Emiru from?
She is from Wichita, Kansas, in the United States.
What is One True King?
One True King is a gaming organization that Emiru co-owns.
Does Emiru work with Red Bull?
Yes. She is identified by Red Bull as a creator associated with the brand.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emiru
    Supports: Real name, birth date, birthplace, occupations, Twitch focus, One True King co-ownership, Red Bull creator association, follower count
  2. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/
    Supports: Alternative biographical details and career description mirrored across language editions
  3. Red Bull — https://www.redbull.com/int-en/emiru-gaming-and-cosplay-content-creator-profile
    Supports: Her role as a gaming and cosplay content creator and broader career description
  4. Famous Birthdays — https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/emiru.html
    Supports: Birthday, birthplace, and public-facing profile information
  5. Influencerrs — https://www.influencerrs.com/emiru-3451.php
    Supports: Career summary, prior work, and podcast hosting claims