My disability brings a lot of pain and frustration playing video games. Without
@takaNakayama
and Shuhei Matsumoto, their dev team, implementing Modern controls in Street Fighter 6. I wouldn’t be able to play as much or as well today. I’m so grateful to them for allowing me to
I PROMISE YOU, as a wheelchair user, I love this and am not bothered by it. It’s actually pretty funny! In all seriousness though, it’s cool to see this. LETS GO INCLUSIVITY! ❤️♿️
I struggled playing SFV because I was loosing grip/feeling in my hands, which made playing really tough. Being able to play on Modern has made playing enjoyable for me and I’m thriving like I knew I could. I switch to classic on my good days, those are rare.
Making progress! ☺️
My name’s Emily. I’m a cripple, yes, but I’ve done some pretty cool things and met amazing people while in the FGC. I want you to know my disability hasn’t stopped me from enjoying my life. Thanks for following me. ❤️
IG: tokimekiemily
Twitch: tokimekiemily
✨See u in 2024✨
I hope someday people see cosplay is for everyone regardless of your appearance, body, age, gender whether or not you create your own costumes. Be who you are and feel powerful.
First of my photos taken by
@Photograsaurus_rex
on IG 😊
I’m not looking to be competitive in SF6. I’ve found that I’m happy sharing my progress in the game and hitting my goals. Finally getting to Bronze 3 means I’m learning. Thankful for accessibility in fighting games since it gives me the opportunity to play. ☺️ THANK YOU CAPCOM!
I FINALLY REACHED ONE OF MY GOALS! You guys, it’s not about rank, but the fact that I didn’t give up. It’s the fact that I didn’t let my bad days get the best of me and I kept practicing. This year has been a challenge but I’m happy right now. Accessibility in FGs is great. ♥️☺️
Real talk, you can customize a wheelchair to your needs and comfort, but it’s NEVER as comfortable as a gaming chair. PLEASE let me me partner up with a company that wants to help in investing a gaming wheelchair! RETWEET THIS. Get the word out!
Thank you, love you. ❤️
I don’t think I want to be in the FGC anymore. Rape isn’t funny. It’s fucking scary. As someone who was nearly raped by a close friend at 18. I’m triggered by this.
Please FGC don’t allow people like this in the community. TAKE OUT THE TRASH AND make the community safe.
My goal this year was to talk about accessibility in fighting games. Street Fighter 6 implemented accessibility options that I wanted to shed light on, bring awareness to. So I started documenting my progress and testing out button mapping on Modern/Classic. Thanks for caring ❤️
I’m going to be honest: IF accessibility doesn’t change at major tournaments in the FGC, I don’t see myself being a part of the community anymore. I pay my own registration, travel/accommodations as everyone does but can’t play on stream? Inaccessibility sucks.
So tired of it.
As Erick and I were leaving SFV grand finals, we got to share an elevator with DAIGO! I’m so happy! Best EVO memory so far. Thank you
@daigothebeast
! ❤️
My journey in the FGC started when I spectated Capcom Cup 2016 by accident. After that, I became a cosplayer/advocate for disabled gamers in gaming because I saw a lack of representation & opportunities. Now, I just want people to know that you can create change you believe in ❤️
Support good people in the FGC and real world.
Everyone says, “We need to do better. Be better.” Whenever issues arise in the community. Well…
✨Stop justifying bad behavior because someone can press buttons well.
✨Support people who are role models, wholesome, and kind.
WOW! I’m sorry the FGC doesn’t love you. Next time you see one of my tweets just scroll on by. It’s not that hard and I’m not sure why you’re so pressed. Chill out. LOL
Hi, it’s international day of persons with disabilities. So, let me start by saying, I’ve been wheelchair bound most of my life,my wheelchair’s name is Hermit Purple and I’m a cosplayer, gamer and advocate for disabled gamers in the world of fighting games and eSports.
I’m devastated and beyond saddened to see that BrolyLegs has passed. I’m speechless and on the verge of tears. Mike meant so much to a lot of people, including myself. He story will always be an inspiration that broke barriers: without him, I wouldn’t be here today doing what I
The number of followers I gain, the likes/RTs are great but I'm just doing what I love and changing the cosplay community for the better.
This is what I'm about. Thank you for your support. My name is Emily and I was told I'd be nothing in life but I became Chun Li 💪
To anyone who may think they’re not heard or TOs don’t notice when you have a bad experience at tournament, let me say this; THEY LISTEN AND THEY SEE.
Don’t be like me and accept it. Say something when you’re there or use your Twitter power. The FGC cares. ❤️
EVO day 1 cosplay!
Please note: I WILL be wearing this all day. If you don’t see me right away, I’ll be playing Street Fighter 6 (if you want to find me, that’s where I’ll be ☺️.) Please ask for pictures. Please ask for hugs.
I’m FINALLY hit my goal in TEKKEN 7 after years of playing and believing I was never gonna do it because I’m trash. TEKKEN 7 is hard but I enjoy the challenge; physical & mental, Nina helped me through it! Excited for TEKKEN 8! ☺️🥰
I DID IT! It’s happening! I GOT APPROVED FOR A NEW WHEELCHAIR TODAY! I’m ready to burst into tears. Gotta wait to see when I’m scheduled for picking out the style, color of my chair and other customization details.
Thank you for your service Purple Haze. 💜
ALMOST TO SILVER 5! YEAH!
I’m proud of myself for hitting any milestones in this game. Fighting games are a challenge and sometimes they get the best of me but I celebrate my goals, my good and bad days because without them, I wouldn’t be playing right now. ❤️
It’s
#WorldCerebralPalsyDay
I’m so thankful for everyone who supports me in the gaming industry as a disability advocate, cosplayer & competitor. I never felt comfortable talking about myself because my wheelchair was always seen as “ugly” but I’m iconic. Thank you
@StreetFighter
Heartbreak sucks.
The grieving process hurts.
Long term relationship ending is devastating but I’ll be okay. ☺️
Gonna focus on myself and bounce back from this. I’M A CHUN LI MAIN AND COSPLAYER, I got the strength.
My hands are hurting, but I’m so proud of myself for what I’ve accomplished in fighting games online and offline. People use to always tell me, “I sucked or I didn’t really play fighting games” but it’s because of fighting games I can use my hands; write & talk. TY
@StreetFighter
You guys are INCREDIBLE! I didn’t see this coming at all. I just wanted to give my perspective on how Modern controls have kept me playing Street Fighter, despite, the pain it causes me.
THANK YOU for giving me this interaction, FGC. Myself and Erick are big fans of Kenny. My
Thank you FGC for accepting me and loving me as am I. From the bottom of my heart, I’m so grateful you give me the opportunity to share my love and journey playing fighting games, talking about accessibility sharing my achievements.Not everyone is a fan. I understand. Scroll by
Late, I know, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sakura and R. Mika! This M. Bison cosplayer is so rad! Not sure if I’m following him. So please tag him if you know him. Picture is from Capcom Cup 2019. ☺️
Wheelchair selfie.
My wheelchair’s name is Purple Hermit.
I’ve been using a wheelchair since I was 3 and today is the first time I like the way I look sitting in it. ♿️❤️
I have cerebral palsy.
I cosplay.
I play video games.
I compete.
I can be stylish.
Sponsor ppl like me
I'm fucking crying right now. THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU GUYS! We did it! This was my goal since day one and I made it in 7 months! AHHHHHH THANK YOU! COSPLAY STREAM IS COMING SOON. 🥰❤😭
I cried today because this doesn't feel real. I'm scared but very grateful for this opportunity.
My hope is that my success inspires disabled people and abled people; content creators, players, photographers to achieve their goals and dreams.
It honestly touches my soul that my mom is supporting me and pushing %100 to get me to Canada Cup.
Win or lose, this is the biggest win I could have in my life. Thank you momma! Check it out, she made this 😆😊☺️🙏❤️
I’m out. I went 0-2. My first match I lost to Lily and my second match I lost to A.K.I. I did the best I could and I’m happy with how I played. Nerves didn’t get the best of me. I just didn’t know these matchups as well as I should have. Despite that, I had so much fun!
I might
My name is Emily.
I cosplayed Ken Masters today at the Street Fighter V Ultimate Cosplay Showdown at AX.
If you were supportive of me and my competitors, thank you. If you were mean in the Twitch chat, compete in a cosplay contest and tell me how you won.
I may not be the best but I want to to show my ability to play/compete. I’m more than what you see. My wheelchair isn’t my limitation, inaccessibility is.
Props to
@EVO
for becoming accessible and having ramps available for stream setups on stage.
Playing in the LCQ motivated me to practice and play more. I think I will compete more too. The experience and knowledge that comes with it is what makes me want to be better. I know people will have things to say but no one is meaner, than I am to myself. That being said, I’m
If people learn to embrace cosplay the way she does, the cosplay community would be amazing.
ALWAYS love yourself and enjoy your fandom in your own way. I love cosplayers like
@Shellanin
❤
I met
@EndingWalker
last night at
@Game_Realms
. I firmly believe he is on the path to greatness! Met his parents and they are lovely people who had nothing but nice things to say about the NA FGC. I’m happy they enjoyed seeing my pop offs. 😅🤣☺️
The BDG blowup real, huh? Thank you so much for hearing me and other ex BDG members who came forward. It hasn’t been easy, but the community response has been unreal, and I’m still trying to read/respond to all the supportive messages I’ve been reviewing.
Love you all. 💜
YOU GUYS! I’ve been chosen by
@stevenspohn
’s management team to take part as a streamer for
@AbleGamers
charity fundraiser event! I’ll post more deets soon. I’M SO FRIGGIN EXCITED 😭🥰❤️
Good morning everyone! I will be going to EVO grand finals tonight and cosplaying Chun Li again for SFV! ☺️😎😁
@caytiecosplay
Thank you for being so kind and taking a picture with me. 🥰❤️
@_saintcola
I’m REALLY EXCITED TO HEAR YOU ON THE MIC TONIGHT!
Very excited and proud to announce I’M AN AMBASSADOR FOR
@UdonEnt
! You guys know how much I love Street Fighter. So to be able to work with them is an amazing honor for me. Thank you for believing in me. 🙏🏼♥️
Follow me here on X and IG
@TokiMekiEmily
for cool content!
I’m still very much in shock that I made it into the Capcom Creators Program because I am a Twitch affiliate, small streamer, and battle my disability constantly to maintain consistency/ stamina.
My first win of 2022 feels good.
🥺🥳😎💪🏼♿️
I love fighting games! They’ve truly changed my life forever.
@StreetFighter
&
@TEKKEN
have been longtime favorites of mine and I’m happy they’ve allowed me to cosplay, meet awesome people, make friends, and have cherished moments like this. Fighting games are great. ♥️
I forgot to take a picture of the promo screen, but I’M FINALLY IN ORANGE RANKS! I’m on the verge of tears. I’ve always struggled with playing TEKKEN; not so much with the inputs, but the notion, combos and matchups. I always thought I was too stupid to play this game. I’m so
Normalize sponsoring people who contribute to making the FGC better whether they do it through content creation, TO work, photography, commentary, or advocacy for their community/wanting change for the better. Being pro is cool but so many ppl behind the scenes deserve more.
I took my first steps today in years. Instead of being happy, I cried because I could only take 3 steps forward.
I got myself into the car to go back home. So, I'm not going to give up on walking. Its just going to take time
I broke down and cried last night playing SFV with Erick because I realized I'm not bad at the game. I just never had the proper training. No one had patience to help me learn until recently. 😆 I'm so happy I have a supportive boyfriend and people who actually want to teach me
This is one of my favorite pictures from the first time I cosplayed Cammy. Can’t wait to see all the lovely cosplay at EVO
Lookie! It’s
@SmugDaBeast
😎
SCR 2017
I lost a lot today because I’m trying to watch LCQ, practice and play. LMAO I don’t have the mental capacity to multitask.
I’m happy that I’m having fun playing Street Fighter again. I love this game so much. Words cannot express how much I appreciate the FGC for supporting my
Dear FGC, if you saw Twitch Rivals KI tournament that happened recently, and agree that
@WheelsFGC
is great, and deserves sponsorship in the future! Make sure it happens, RT this tweet, like it and comment to let
@Tempo_Storm
and the esports world know what’s up. ☺️
I’m going to honor Broly by bringing back classic Chun Li to EVO 2024 and doing my best in pools this year.
I’m just trying my best to cope and deal with this grief as everyone in the community is. This really hurts.
Are there any disabled gamers that be interested in SFV, TEKKEN 7 or KI tournament? I want to make this happen to show the talent, skill and passion of those who are truly inspiring, hidden gems.
Retweets appreciated. ☺️
You guys have been so supportive of my progress in this game, I honestly don’t know what to say besides thank you! Hit Silver 1 with Cammy tonight. 😭 I’m so proud because I didn’t get anxious and crumble/ my hands didn’t lock up or spasm either. Time to take a break. 🥳
I GOT MY WHEELCHAIR!
However, I'm sad that I can't wheel myself around in it.
@NintendoAmerica
thank you for the inclusion of disabled people. In the future, can you please make it possible to use the wheelchair instead of just sitting and posting for photos in it?
I’m seriously going to cry. You all are so amazing. I’m sorry if I’m not responding to comments or haven’t liked yours. I’m overwhelmed by all of my notifications. I promise I got something in the works to give back. Thanks everyone! I appreciate you guys more than you know.🥹☺️
So many people leave communities due to bad experiences with people. It’s easy to say, “ignore them or have thicker skin.” When do we as a whole, address the issues within the FGC/ esports It’s not always “drama” it’s racism. It’s harassment, inequality & more
I'm starting a revolution to help disabled gamers become visible and gain opportunities to compete. I always had a dream to advocate for others and I believe I'm meant to be in esports for this reason. I've been inspired by
@TheMamaDao
@ComboQueens
@Persia_xo
@XOAcademyFGC
To clarify, my message and mission to help disabled gamers is not only for the physically disabled but those with a mental disability or learning disability. Everyone is included in this whatever your limitation is.
It was fun to be able to play/portray Chun because she was definitely a symbol of strength for me. With everything going on in the world, I will never put this costume on again, as the character takes on meaning I could never convey ever.
Thank you for your support. ❤️
Despite everything I’ve been dealing with lately, I’m still very much committed to growing in this game.
Can’t wait for the day I find a man who’s handsome and willing to play with me. HEHE 🙃
I wanna scream and cry. I PASSED MY ENGLISH LITERATURE CLASS with an A! This professor was confusing and very hard when it came to assignments. I figured I'd get a C if I was lucky but no, I GOT A FRIGGIN A!
FINALLY picked out a wheelchair my insurance will cover! It’s aluminum, instead of titanium. Still have to wait a month for insurance to approve this model+ another month for construction/delivery but looks I’ll have a new chair in time for EVO, hopefully! ☺️♥️
It will be pink
Chun Li cosplay fact: I only started cosplaying Li because one of my friends at the time said, "You shouldn't cosplay her because you're not in the best shape and not as sexy as she is. You won't do my waifu justice."
I did it anyway.
I updated my costume since then 😊 1/3
I can’t believe there was a moment where I thought to myself I’d never play Street Fighter again because I was so heartbroken. HELLO! I’m back! On the road to Gold.♥️🥰
See you next year EVO! Thank you to everyone who took pictures of me/with me or talked with me. Thank you to my friends who made it very clear to me that I stand for in the FGC matters and is supported. I love you!
A small thread:
Finally met
@HelloKittyRicki
today! I’ve always been a really big fan of hers since the SF4 days and she is an amazing human being! So loving, so sweet! My highlight of Capcom Cup day 2
#CC2017
Today, I'm 26. I'm a cosplayer and gamer who use to go to backyard punk rock shows with my sister. I didn't know what the FGC was but I dreamed of going to EVO.
Happy birthday to my first friend, concert buddy, OG cosplay assistant but most importantly, my twin sister.