Who is forgetful? Live broadcast that went viral in Japan sparks comparisons between Johnny Somali after dramatic Family Mart confrontation (Image via Getty)
Oblivion is a streamer who creates live streaming content IRL (in real life) and shares his daily experiences with viewers online. It recently gained wider attention after a controversial live broadcast in Japan involving boxer Ryan Garcia and a dispute with a store employee.“Forgetting” did not expect that a quick stop inside a Japanese store would turn into a viral controversy. However, a live broadcast from Japan on June 8 led to many social media users comparing the Kick streamer to Johnny Somali, a content creator who has become known for frequent controversy while streaming in Asia. The accident occurred while Oblivion was traveling through Japan with boxer Ryan Garcia. During the live broadcast, Oblivion entered a FamilyMart store with a photographer closely following him.
Within moments, an angry store employee approached him and physically escorted him out of the store.The situation has become more tense abroad. Although Oblivion had already left the store, the employee continued to hold on to him while he called local police. The broadcaster and the people around him appeared confused as they waited for the officers to arrive.
Oblivion compared to Johnny Somali after the FamilyMart filming incident in Japan
When police officers arrived at the scene, they explained why the store owner was upset.
In Japan, photographing people without their permission can raise privacy concerns. According to clips circulating online, the store owner told the authorities that he did not like someone suddenly entering the store while recording on camera.Videos of the confrontation quickly spread across social media platforms. As more people watched the clips, some users began calling Oblivion “the new Somali Johnny.” The comparison comes from Johnny Somali’s history of controversial behavior in Japan and South Korea, which eventually led to arrests and legal troubles.After speaking with police, Oblivion was allowed to continue on his way. He later reunited with Ryan Garcia, who had had 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 he discovered he was being filmed. These clips also attracted significant attention online.Japan has become one of the most popular destinations for IRL streamers in recent years. Meanwhile, many creatives faced criticism for behavior that many locals considered disrespectful. In 2025, Mizkiv and the Tokyo Sims received backlash after a video showed them flipping over a cherry tree and dropping sakura blossoms. Earlier, in 2023, Japanese authorities detained American Twitch streamer JoeyKaotyk for 35 days after a trespassing incident in Fukushima.The recent controversy surrounding Oblivion has once again sparked debate about livestreaming etiquette, privacy laws, and the responsibilities that creators face when filming in public spaces abroad.
