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Japanese cosplayer Chizu has found herself in the midst of controversy following a live stream incident with famous YouTuber IShowSpeed. During the Chengdu, China stream, she walked up to IShowSpeed and made comments that caused outrage. She used a racial slur and spoke about his girlfriend's race, which has caused outrage online.
Following the incident, several accused her of racism. People on social media criticized her for her words, referring to them as inappropriate and offensive. The incident was widely reported on social platforms, with people expressing their disappointment and concern.
She replied to the outrage by proclaiming that she is not racist. She explained that her statements were taken out of context and were made in the course of a cosplay performance.
Even with her explanation, however, a lot of people still condemned her, saying that her words were unacceptable no matter what her intent was. She issued a later statement stating:
"I have never met IShowSpeed, and I've never been to China. I'm a Japanese cosplayer living in Japan. I do not know who the person in the stream is and we do not look similar at all."
What did Chizu say during the live stream?
On the livestream, she went up to IShowSpeed and made some controversial comments. She called herself a racial slur and mentioned that she liked his girlfriend because she was white. These comments were recorded and widely circulated online, causing outrage among viewers.
IShowSpeed looked taken aback by Chizu's statement. He appeared awkward and inquired if she was aware of what she was talking about. His response indicated that he never thought she would say something like this and was uncertain about how to react. Several viewers were also offended by the exchange.
They took to social media to share their thoughts, referring to her comments as offensive and inappropriate. The livestream clip went viral immediately, fueling the controversy.
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How did Chizu respond to the backlash?
She clarified the racism rumors and explained that she was misquoted and never intended to offend anyone. Chizu claimed she was referring to a Blue Archive game character. Her cosplayed character has contentious issues, which she was trying to refer to. Some fans of the game stood up for her, saying that she was only joking in character.
But then there were others who weren’t content with this explanation. Despite her excuse, many still felt she didn’t need to say things like that. They argued that one shouldn’t use this kind of language, even in cosplay. The backlash continued, with more people calling for her to be held accountable.
Chizu's comments during her livestream have created a heated scandal. While she claims that she is not racist and that what she said was part of a cosplay performance, the majority of people believe that her remarks were offensive. The scandal has fueled arguments on the limits of humor and influencer roles.
IShowSpeed's reaction showed his discomfort with what had happened. His fans and others online have continued talking, informing everyone that this kind of talk is not appropriate. The incident is a reminder of the importance of being cautious with words and their impact on other individuals.
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