Who is Oblivion? Viral Japan livestream sparks Johnny Somali comparisons after dramatic FamilyMart confrontation (Image via Getty)
Oblivion is a Kick streamer who creates IRL (in-real-life) livestream content and shares his day-to-day experiences with viewers online. He recently gained wider attention after a controversial livestream in Japan involving boxer Ryan Garcia and a dispute with a store employee.Oblivion did not expect a quick stop inside a Japanese convenience store to turn into a viral controversy. However, a livestream from Japan on June 8 has now led many social media users to compare the Kick streamer to Johnny Somali, a content creator who became known for repeated controversies during streams in Asia. The incident happened while Oblivion was traveling through Japan with boxer Ryan Garcia. During a livestream, Oblivion entered a FamilyMart store with a cameraman following closely behind him. Within moments, an angry store employee approached him and physically escorted him out of the shop.The situation became even more tense outside. Although Oblivion had already left the store, the employee continued holding onto him while contacting local police. The streamer and the people around him appeared confused as they waited for officers to arrive.
Oblivion compared to Johnny Somali after 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 clips circulating online, the shopkeeper told authorities he did not appreciate someone suddenly entering the store while recording with a camera.Videos of the confrontation quickly spread across social media platforms. As more people watched the clips, 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, which eventually led to arrests and legal trouble.After speaking with police, Oblivion was allowed to continue on his way. He later reunited with Ryan Garcia, who had experienced a separate filming-related dispute during the same Japan trip.Just one day earlier, on June 7, videos showed a 7-Eleven employee confronting Ryan Garcia after discovering he was being filmed. Those clips also attracted significant attention online.Japan has become one of the most popular destinations for IRL streamers in recent years. At the same time, several creators have faced criticism for behavior that many locals viewed as disrespectful. In 2025, Mizkif and Tokyo Sims received backlash after a video showed them doing flips on a cherry tree and knocking down sakura blossoms. Earlier, in 2023, American Twitch streamer JoeyKaotyk was detained by Japanese authorities for 35 days after a trespassing incident in Fukushima.The latest controversy involving Oblivion has once again sparked discussion about livestreaming etiquette, privacy laws, and the responsibilities creators face when filming in public places overseas.
