“Kaminari Qpi” from VSPO!.
She has gained popularity for her exceptional aim and cheerful gyaru character, but her recent reputation on the internet has not been favorable. An analysis of comments posted on bulletin boards and social media reveals a flood of harsh opinions regarding the decline in her streaming frequency, allegations of “fake beginner (smurfing)” gameplay, and her sense of distance with male streamers. We dig deep into the root of fan dissatisfaction to find out what is happening around her.
Drastic Decrease in Streaming Frequency and “Streamer Server Specialist” Allegations
Currently, the most common complaint directed at Kaminari Qpi is the “extreme decline in streaming frequency.” Critics are flooding in with comments labeling her a “Streamer Server specialist” or saying “survival confirmation depends on events,” pointing out her stance of rarely doing regular solo streams while becoming active only during events that “bring in numbers” or allow “interaction with other streamers,” such as VCR (streamer servers) and large-scale collaborations.
From a fan’s psychological perspective, seeing their favorite streamer enjoying activities is a joy. However, if it looks like “building connections with famous streamers” or “looking for hookups,” the enthusiasm to support her cools rapidly. In particular, her willingness to participate in long-duration event projects immediately after taking a break due to poor health has led to distrust, with fans feeling she is “disrespecting her listeners.”
Disgust Towards “Hidden Pro” Moves in LoL and SF6
Suspicions regarding her gaming skills have also become fuel for the flames. Especially in LoL (League of Legends) and Street Fighter 6, behavior where she pretends to be a “beginner” on stream while grinding on sub-accounts behind the scenes to overwhelm opponents with a clear skill gap is being condemned as “smurfing (newbie hunting).” It appears she is trying to stage a story of “being a genius who improves quickly,” but this discrepancy is completely transparent to the core gamer demographic.
For streamers, the “growth process” is the greatest content. In her case, however, the transparent desire for approval—wanting to be fawned over for results without showing the effort process—is buying animosity. Her attitude of not honestly feeling frustrated when losing, but instead becoming sullen or blaming others, is also being perceived negatively as “pride that does not match her ability.”
【Voices from the Internet】
- It’s painful to watch her pretend to be a beginner to be called a “genius” when she’s secretly practicing behind the scenes.
- Her tone of voice changes only when male streamers are present; this is just matchmaking using games.
- She barely streams normally, but it’s too blatant how she swoops in only for streamer servers where people with numbers gather.
- She gets sullen immediately when she loses; she’s not a “cheerful gyaru” at all, just hysterical.
(Summarized from bulletin boards and SNS)
Attitude Towards Male Streamers
Given the nature of the group VSPO!, interactions with male streamers are tolerated to some extent. However, in Kaminari Qpi’s case, critics say the “blatancy” is off-putting. Her behavior of clearly sweetening her voice or closing the distance unnecessarily with specific male streamers (such as Fanta or Vanilla) is being ridiculed as “flirting/acting female” or “matchmaking under the guise of gaming.”
This is not merely jealousy from “unicorns” (obsessive fans). Despite selling a straightforward, “refreshing gyaru” character, the gap where she appears to be engaging in damp, calculated maneuvering to attract men’s attention gives viewers—regardless of gender—a sense of discomfort, perceiving it as “pandering.”
The Moment the “Self-Proclaimed Gyaru” Plating Peeled Off
The attribute of “gyaru” is originally loved for being positive, straightforward, and brightening the atmosphere. However, the majority of evaluations directed at Kaminari Qpi are harsh, labeling her a “fake gyaru” or “just vulgar and loud.” Going silent or getting moody when losses pile up, and behavior that worsens the team atmosphere, are at the opposite pole of the gyaru mindset.
Coupled with the resurfacing of risqué information regarding her past “inner person” (such as sexual topics), her behavior is increasingly being recognized not as “frank” but as that of a “calculating, self-serving woman.” The cruel assessment that the character inside does not match the cuteness of the avatar (model) will likely become a major shackle in her future activities.
- Blatant Event Selection: The stance of neglecting individual streams and only participating in large-scale events where numbers and encounters are expected is seen as “disrespecting listeners.”
- Transparent Desire for Approval: The move of hiding behind-the-scenes grinding to pretend to be a “beginner/genius” is damaging trust with the gamer demographic.
- Collapse of Character: Her actual words and actions—moodiness, pandering, calculation—diverge from the “cheerful gyaru” setting, causing fans to leave.