Yuri Kitayama, known as a popular YouTuber posting game commentary videos under the channel name “YuriGames,” has revealed that she decided to move out just two months after relocating to her previous apartment due to ongoing noise disturbances caused by an upstairs neighbor. She shared this experience in a video posted to her official YouTube channel on July 18, 2025.
■ Strange Noises and Loud Banging Late at Night
According to Kitayama, after moving to her former residence in May, she was repeatedly disturbed at night by strange shouting sounds and loud banging noises coming from the apartment above. Sometimes, these disturbances continued until around 3 AM, affecting both her sleep and her streaming activities.
■ Building Management’s Ineffective Response
She contacted the building management company, which responded by distributing a general notice about noise issues to all residents. However, rather than improving the situation, this action seemed to aggravate the problem. Kitayama later spoke directly to the resident responsible, but the noise reportedly intensified even further afterward. She considered reporting the issue to the police but hesitated, fearing the situation could escalate if the neighbor retaliated.
■ Limits of Soundproofing and Health Problems
Kitayama consulted with soundproofing companies about possible construction to address the issue but was told that blocking sounds from the ceiling would be difficult and costly due to the building’s structure and custom window designs. Facing worsening physical health and frequent cancellations of her live streams, she ultimately decided to leave the apartment.
■ Forced to Choose Between Police Action or Moving Out
In the end, Kitayama concluded that she had only two options: report the case to the police or move out herself. Prioritizing her peace of mind and living environment, she chose to pay an early termination fee and move out.
■ Relocated to a Soundproofed and Secure Residence
Kitayama reported that her new residence offers good soundproofing, security, and internet access, saying she was “relieved to have found a very good place to live.”
Issues Highlighted from a Resident and Streamer’s Perspective
- Inadequate Response from Building Management: Simply distributing a general notice without targeted intervention failed to resolve the issue.
- Technical Limitations of Soundproofing: Standard soundproofing methods proved insufficient for addressing noise transmitted through ceilings.
- Impact on Content Creation: Noise disturbances directly affected Kitayama’s ability to stream and create content, impacting her career and income.
Strong Support from Fans on Social Media
Many viewers left supportive comments on her announcement video, including:
“You can’t choose your neighbors… I hope your new home will be comfortable.”
“You made the right choice to move. Take care of yourself and rest well.”
Looking Ahead: A Fresh Start for Yuri Kitayama
By sharing her struggles with noise disturbances that affected her streaming activities, Kitayama shed light on a common challenge faced by content creators: balancing work and home life. With her relocation complete, she is expected to resume her streaming and video production soon. Fans are eagerly anticipating her comeback after overcoming these difficulties.
