Who is forgotten? Japanese livestream sparks viral Johnny Somali comparisons after dramatic confrontation at FamilyMart
Oblivion is a Kick streamer who creates IRL (in real life) live content and shares his daily experiences with his online audience. He recently received wider attention after a controversial live broadcast in Japan involving boxer Ryan Garcia and an altercation with a store employee.Oblivion had no idea that a brief stop in a Japanese convenience store would turn into a viral controversy. However, a June 8 livestream from Japan now has many social media users comparing the Kick streamer to Johnny Somali, a content creator known for frequently courting controversy during his livestreams in Asia. Oblivion was traveling through Japan with boxer Ryan Garcia when the incident occurred. In one live broadcast, Oblivion walked into a FamilyMart convenience store with a photographer following close behind. Shortly after, an angry store employee approached him and physically escorted him out of the store.The situation outside became more tense. Although Oblivion had left the store, the employee grabbed him and contacted local police. Streamer and those around him appeared confused as they waited for police to arrive.
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When police arrived at the scene, they explained why the owner was upset. In Japan, photographing others without permission can cause privacy issues. According to the video circulating online, the store owner told authorities he didn’t like the idea of ​​someone entering the store unexpectedly while he was recording on camera.Video of the confrontation quickly spread across social media platforms. As more people watched the videos, some users began calling Oblivion the “new Johnny Somali.” The comparison comes from Johnny Somali’s history of controversial behavior in Japan and South Korea that ultimately led to arrests and legal trouble.After speaking with police, Oblivion was allowed to continue on the road. He later reunited with Ryan Garcia, who experienced a filming-related dispute during the same trip to Japan.Just one day earlier, on June 7, video showed a 7-Eleven employee confronting Ryan Garcia after discovering he was being filmed. The clips also attracted widespread attention online.In recent years, Japan has become one of the most popular destinations for IRL streamers. At the same time, some creators have been criticized for behavior that many locals consider disrespectful. In 2025, Mizkif and Tokyo Sims received backlash after a video showed them doing somersaults over a cherry blossom tree and knocking them over. Previously, in 2023, American Twitch anchor Joey Kaotyk was detained by Japanese authorities for 35 days after a trespassing incident in Fukushima.The latest Oblivion controversy has reignited discussions about live streaming etiquette, privacy laws and the responsibilities creators face when filming in public locations overseas.
