The American Twitch streaming scene has produced a host of creators who have achieved the internet spotlight. Two of them are Lily Ki, aka "LilyPichu," and Michael Reeves. Both are Twitch streamers and YouTubers and are contracted with OfflineTV, the Los Angeles-based online and social media content creation group.
This article will look to give an overview of the two streamers and the association between them.
When did LilyPichu and Michael Reeves start dating?
LilyPichu and Michael Reeves are a popular streamer couple; the two have been dating since February 2020. During a stream on February 21, 2020, Lily revealed that she had Reeves was her Valentine's Day call and she had asked him out. She said (from her Twitch stream):
"You wanna know who I called for Valentine's Day? (Proceeds to call Reeves live on stream) Hi, you (to Reeves) wanna get dinner tonight? (Reeves replies, 'Yeah sure.') Okay cool, bye."
During an OfflineTV podcast (October 2021) hosted by Jeremy "Disguised Toast," Lily explained how the two started dating:
"He (Michael Reeves) was a good friend and it just happened. (Disguised Toast replied, 'I remember the day you announced it. It was the day you won Twitch Rivals.') That was one of the best days of my life. We had okayed it (the announcement) beforehand, 'cause I didn't wanna make him uncomfortable and he was like, 'I'm okay with it.' Let's make it official."
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Exploring LilyPichu and Michael Reeves' viral moments together
LilyPichu and Michael Reeves are known for their wholesome dynamic, and humorous approach to trio streams. Over time, they have created numerous viral and comical moments that fans cherish.
Michael Reeves is considered a wholesome person for his warm and friendly online persona. This was evident in September 2020, when he surprised LilyPichu by upgrading her setup while she was away:
"Michael upgraded my setup while I was out."
One of their most comical moments occurred in March 2021, when the duo joined a Twitch stream to create live music. (LilyPichu is also a musician.) The resulting song was hilariously absurd, as it revolved around smoking crack. Watch the clip here:
In November 2023, LilyPichu revealed that the couple almost got married during their trip to Las Vegas at a Taco Bell Cantina, but their plans fell through as all the dates were fully booked. She said:
"Guys, can you believe Michael and I almost got married at a Taco Bell Cantina in Las Vegas? If they had dates available we would've done it (Laughs). I can't believe all the dates were taken that weekend."
The duo has also collaborated on YouTube. For instance, in March 2024, LilyPichu uploaded a video titled Couple Questions with Michael and Spicy Ramen!!!, which garnered a lot of views:
Both LilyPichu and Michael Reeves are active members of OfflineTV and continue streaming to their audiences. LilyPichu boasts a Twitch account with over 2.5 million followers, while Reeves has an impressive 1.5 million followers.