About
Rinnie Riot is a Vietnamese-American cosplayer, streamer, and designer who first captured gaming circles by hand-building costumes from Overwatch and League of Legends. Her bright wigs, elaborate props, and habit of turning fan-favorite skins—like Bunny D.Va and K/DA Ahri—into real-world outfits helped her amass thousands of fans across Instagram, TikTok, and Twitch. As of 2025, she has drawn more than 280k followers to her cosplay feed and once topped 80k viewers on her Twitch channel, where she layered playful commentary over ranked matches and crafting sessions.
Before Fame
Long before conventions and sponsorships, Rinnie spent evenings sewing Lolita-style dresses for fun. That hobby sharpened the pattern-drafting skills she would later pour into armor builds and nine-tail rigs. In February 2016, she jumped onto Twitter, eager to share work-in-progress shots, and the steady trickle of likes convinced her to try streaming soon after. By late 2016, her festive Bunny D.Va photo set circulated on gaming blogs, proving she could bring even playful holiday variants to life.
Trivia
- Hand-painted details: Rinnie is known for painting metallic gradients directly onto fabric—her Spirit Blossom Ahri kimono, for example, took three days and several layers of acrylic to achieve the in-game sheen.
- Business owner: Off-screen, she runs a small online store that sells digital sewing patterns for props and tails, letting newcomers try her construction techniques at home.
- Event regular: Con organizers often invite her to judge masquerades; Ani-Me Con 2019 even billed her as a guest of honor for first-time Central Valley attendees.
- Early adapter: She was among the first cosplayers to recreate League of Legends’ True Damage Qiyana Prestige skin—finishing the golden foil trousers five days after the splash art dropped, a turnaround that impressed Riot Games devotees on Reddit.
- Furry friends cameo: Her husky, Mochi, occasionally photobombs costume reveals, instantly boosting engagement whenever the pup makes an appearance.
Family Life
Rinnie was born in the United States on April 15, 1993, and she proudly credits her Vietnamese heritage for her “food-fuelled” work ethic—late-night pho is her go-to crunch-time meal. While she keeps specific relatives offline, she has explained that her parents encouraged creative hobbies as long as she balanced them with school. Their only rule: finish homework before plugging in the sewing machine. That supportive backdrop allowed her to experiment with crafts early, laying the groundwork for today’s intricate armor builds.
Associated With
- Shaneomad – Both streamers became known for high-energy Overwatch broadcasts and occasional duo queue sessions in 2017, swapping tank tips between matches.
- League of Legends cosplay community – Sites like Inven Global spotlighted her Spirit Blossom Ahri alongside other fan favorites, placing her work next to artists such as Stella Chuu and HaneAme.
- Riot Games events – She has served as a photo-booth ambassador at regional League finals, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with official K/DA dancers to hype the crowd.
- Prop-maker circles – Tutorials she shares have been remixed by fellow crafters, earning credits in convention showcases from Los Angeles to Manila.
