Comedian Richard Tomic, known online as Ricchaado, took the stage at Tokyo Comedy Bar on December 9 last year for his first stand-up performance as himself. Without his 313,000 Instagram followers present, he shared new material about his life, drawing laughter from the live audience shortly after starting. Tomic represents a new wave of online comedians transitioning to traditional stage comedy.
Richard Tomic, who goes by Ricchaado on social media, has built a following of 313,000 on Instagram. On December 9, 2025, he stepped onto the stage at Tokyo Comedy Bar for the first time without his online personas, simply as himself. Facing a live audience instead of virtual followers, he performed new material drawn from his personal life, and laughter filled the room soon after he began.
Tomic belongs to a generation of comedians who develop their humor in cyberspace. While some remain content with online entertainment, others like him seek to conquer live stages. His debut follows the path of regulars at Tokyo Comedy Bar, such as Yurie Collins and Daniel Wilson, who have achieved fame both online, where they established their brands, and on stage.
This transition highlights how digitally native comedians are adapting to classic stand-up venues. Tokyo Comedy Bar serves as a key spot for such emerging talents.
