On April 13, 2025, Twitch streamer Gilticus streamed her journey through Japan when she encountered an allegedly aggressive local man. While walking past a parking lot, an unidentified individual approached her and seized her hand. Surprisingly, the man even proceeded to call the authorities to the scene, but both parties were eventually released after a discussion with officials.
Footage of this incident was shared on the r/LivestreamFail subreddit, leading to a variety of reactions among users. A notable comment by Redditor u/brazilianitalian articulated a shared concern:
“Streamers will have a bad time in Japan moving forward. Because of a few doing bad stuff, everyone else will pay for it.”
Overview of Gilticus: A Prominent Twitch Streamer
For those who might not know, Gilticus is a Russian-speaking streamer boasting an impressive following of over 234,000 fans on Twitch. She began her streaming career in the Just Chatting category in May 2024 and has since amassed more than 3.6 million hours of watch time on her channel, drawing significant attention to her content.
Understanding the Alleged Attack
During her livestream, Gilticus did not elaborate on the motivations behind the man’s aggressive behavior. Members of the r/LivestreamFail community speculated that he merely wanted her to vacate the area. In one comment, user u/PhantomWoza provided a summary of the encounter:
“I only speak weeb but essentially the guy just said ‘what are you doing? Stop. I’m calling the police’ as they held onto the streamer. I skimmed the vod and eventually some people walking by calmed everyone down and they waited for the police to show up. Not really sure what the outcome was ultimately though other than the fact that they were let go.”
The Impact on Streamers in Japan
The incident highlights the growing unease surrounding content creators in Japan, with some alleging that the negative actions of a few “nuisance”streamers may tarnish the reputation of all streamers. This term refers to internet personalities who disrupt public order and peace. A notable example is Johnny Somali, who has faced legal issues in South Korea categorizing him as a “nuisance”content creator.
Furthermore, popular Twitch streamer Matthew “Mizkif” faced similar accusations in Japan. He remarked:
“We have learnt a lot about Japan. We have done a lot of streams about Japan. And if people want to say that I am a nuisance, then they can watch the streams and see that I am not. So, we just keep moving.”
Legal Struggles Among Content Creators
In unrelated news, popular internet figure Vitaly is currently facing significant legal trouble, as he has been charged with multiple offenses including vandalism, theft, and unjust vexation in the Philippines, which could result in up to five years in prison.