Cops confront Kick streamer roaming Japan with replica gun pretending to be in FPS game

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A live-streamer on Kick, mimicking an actual first-person shooter game in the city streets of Osaka, carrying a gas-powered weapon, was led to a local police station.

It’s now frequent to see international streamers facing criticism in Japan due to their behavior during their stay in the country often referred to as ‘Land of the Rising Sun’.

Regardless of their nationality, even popular streamers like 220ninimaru can’t avoid the drama. This became apparent when he wandered through Osaka with his AKX Gas Blowback Rifle.

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Not even Japanese streamers are exempt from experiencing drama, as 220ninimaru discovered while exploring Osaka armed with his AKX Gas Blowback Rifle.

The Tokyo Marui Airsoft-designed rifle is referred to as a “groundbreaking modern take on the traditional AKM design.” However, despite being a toy, it landed 220ninimaru in some trouble with law enforcement officials.

Kick streamer upsets random people with IRL FPS game

220ninimaru moved chaotically while brandishing a firearm during his live stream, giving the impression of being in a first-person-shooter video game.

The basis for this type of content can be traced back to the 2015 Russian action movie ‘Hardcore Henry,’ where every scene was filmed using a first-person viewpoint.

The livestreamer strolled through the shopping center while carrying a firearm, occasionally glancing at the mall’s staircase entrance that led down to the subway station, mimicking gunfire sounds, which raised unease among nearby onlookers.

As reported by Fuji TV, approximately 10 miles distant, the Osaka-Kansai Expo was underway, enforcing stringent anti-terrorism safety protocols.

In a video posted on X by ‘RandomGamerTRGD,’ I found myself unexpectedly face-to-face with law enforcement officers, while enjoying a meal at a restaurant.

Kick streamer apologizes for waving around replica gun in public

Several individuals have made complaints to us,” the officers said. “Could you please display your personal items for our inspection?” They acknowledged that it was concerning, and explained that due to its ambiguous nature, one cannot definitively distinguish between genuine and counterfeit belongings at a glance.

Despite proving the gun was fake to the police, he apparently needed to go to the station for further interrogation. Later on, at the stream, 220ninimaru disclosed that he wouldn’t be able to carry the gun in public any longer, which wasn’t something he was particularly happy about.

As a responsible individual who appreciates the excitement of airsoft gaming, I’d like to share a piece of advice: although it’s not unlawful to carry an airsoft gun in public, it might inadvertently cause unease among others. To maintain harmony and safety, it’s wiser to avoid openly carrying such replicas unless participating in authorized events or activities.

After the uproar, the streamer has issued an apology, acknowledging that he may have overstepped some boundaries.

The news reached Johnny Somali, a notorious livestreamer standing trial in South Korea with numerous accusations against him, responded by stating that he “left an impression on Japan.

Detective Toyonaga Shin from the Osaka Minami Police station stated that my influence extends not just to foreign individuals but also to Japanese content creators on platforms like YouTube and streaming services.

As a gamer, I left an indelible impact on the gaming community in Japan. Even Detective Toyonaga Shin at the Osaka Minami Police station acknowledged that I wasn’t just captivating foreigners but also Japanese YouTubers and streamers. Rengoku56771 even went as far as saying, “I am the Japanese version of Johnny Somali,” a testament to the global influence I wield. 🇱🇦 ❤️🇯🇵

— Johnny Ashkenazi 🇮🇱 (@SomaliSThompson) April 15, 2025

In Japan, this incident marks another instance in a series of contentious events. Previously, in February, Ice Poseidon found himself facing off against fourteen law enforcement officials for plucking and consuming oranges directly from trees.

Moreover, Mizkif and Tokyo Sims drew criticism in April for actions perceived as disregarding Japanese culture, specifically for performing flips near a cherry tree that resulted in the falling of the delicate Sakura blooms.

As a devoted admirer, I must admit that it’s not just Japan grappling with problematic streamers. Besides Johnny Somali, there’s Vitaly who’s found himself in deep trouble in the Philippines due to his outrageous behavior. In fact, the country’s president expressed his disdain, stating that these actions made him feel enraged.

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2025-04-17 01:18