Oblivion is a Kik streamer who creates IRL (in real life) livestream content and shares his day-to-day experiences with audiences online. He recently gained widespread attention in Japan after a controversial livestream involving boxer Ryan Garcia and an altercation with a store employee.Oblivion didn’t expect that a quick stop inside a Japanese convenience store would turn into a viral controversy. However, a livestream from Japan on June 8 has now led many social media users to compare the Kik streamer to Johnny Somali, a content creator known for repeatedly courting controversies during streams in Asia. The incident occurred while Oblivion was traveling to Japan with boxer Ryan Garcia. During a livestream, Oblivion entered a FamilyMart store, followed by a cameraman. Within moments, an angry store employee approached him and physically threw him out of the store.The situation outside became even more tense. Although Oblivion had already left the store, the employee continued to pursue him while contacting local police. Dreamer and those around him appeared confused as they waited for authorities to arrive.
Oblivion compared to Johnny Somali after the FamilyMart filming incident in Japan
When police officers reached the scene, they explained why the store owner was upset. In Japan, filming people without their permission can raise privacy concerns. According to the clip circulated online, the shopkeeper told officers that he did not like that someone would suddenly enter the shop while recording with a camera.Videos of the confrontation quickly spread across social media platforms. As more people watched the clip, some users began calling Oblivion the “new Johnny Somali”. This comparison comes from Johnny Somali’s history of controversial behavior in Japan and South Korea, which ultimately led to arrest and legal trouble.After talking to the police, Oblivion was allowed to go on its way. He later reunited with Ryan Garcia, who had experienced a different filming-related controversy during the same trip to Japan.Just a day earlier, on June 7, video was shown of a 7-Eleven employee confronting Ryan Garcia after he learned he was being filmed. Those clips also gained a lot of attention online.Japan has become one of the most popular destinations for IRL streamers in recent years. Additionally, many creators have faced criticism for behavior that many locals consider offensive. In 2025, Mizkif and Tokyo Sims faced criticism after a video showed them flipping over a cherry tree and knocking over sakura blossoms. Earlier, in 2023, American Twitch streamer JoyKaotic was detained by Japanese authorities for 35 days following a trespassing incident in Fukushima.The latest controversy surrounding Oblivion has once again sparked discussion about livestreaming etiquette, privacy laws, and the responsibilities creators face when filming in public locations overseas.