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Voice Actress and Live Streamer Mogami Ai Fatally Stabbed On-Air by Alleged Anti-Fan in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan – Voice actress and live streamer Mogami Ai was brutally stabbed to death while broadcasting live on the Japanese streaming platform ふわっち (Whowatch) in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Authorities have arrested a male suspect at the scene, who allegedly carried out the attack while the livestream continued to broadcast to viewers.
According to reports, Mogami was in the midst of a 企画 (planned broadcast) where she attempted to walk around the entire Yamanote Line, a popular train loop in Tokyo.
During the stream, viewers suddenly heard a chilling scream—”Kyaa! Help me!”—which continued for nearly a minute before abruptly stopping.
Shortly after, a bloodied individual appeared on-screen. The attacker, still holding a knife, then turned the smartphone camera toward himself, revealing his face to the livestream audience.
The comment section was immediately flooded with shocked reactions, with many viewers questioning if this was a random attack.
Instead of stopping the broadcast, the suspect continued filming the fallen Mogami as she lay motionless on the ground.
A passerby, witnessing the horrific scene, intervened and shouted, “What are you doing?!” Moments later, police arrived at the scene and confronted the suspect.
“Did you do this?” an officer asked.
“I did it,” the man responded calmly, still holding the weapon.
Police immediately took the suspect into custody, officially declaring him under arrest.
Officers then checked Mogami’s condition and confirmed, “No breathing.”
As a crowd gathered around the scene, their shocked voices could be heard in the background of the livestream, which remained active for a significant amount of time before eventually being cut off.
Authorities have not yet released further details about the suspect’s identity or motive, though initial reports suggest he may have been an anti-fan of Mogami.
Investigations are currently ongoing.
Mannheim, Germany – A car plowed into a crowd in the city of Mannheim on Monday, resulting in the death of at least one person and injuries to several others, according to local police.
Authorities have arrested a suspect and launched a large-scale operation in the city center as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Police have not yet confirmed whether the incident was a deliberate attack or if additional suspects remain at large.
They have urged residents and visitors to avoid the area as investigations continue.
Authorities across Germany had previously heightened security measures ahead of the annual carnival season, which began last week.
This period marks a key celebration in several regions leading up to Lent, and concerns had been raised over potential threats.
German law enforcement had issued warnings after social media accounts linked to Islamic State extremists allegedly called for attacks on carnival parades in Cologne and Nuremberg.
Mannheim’s carnival festivities took place on Sunday, just a day before the tragic event.
Following the incident, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser canceled her scheduled appearance at the Cologne parade, stating that the priority now is rescuing victims, tending to the injured, and conducting initial investigations.
Germany has faced a series of violent attacks in recent months, including vehicle-ramming incidents in Munich (February 2025) and Magdeburg (December 2024). Additionally, Mannheim itself was the site of a stabbing attack in May 2024.
All of these recent assaults were committed by refugees or asylum seekers, fueling a nationwide debate over migration policies.
The issue became a central topic in the recent federal elections, with growing public concern over national security.
Germany’s Chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz, who won the recent federal elections, has vowed to implement stricter border controls in response to rising public fears over security threats.
However, critics argue that restricting migration alone would not have prevented these recent attacks, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive security strategy.
The Mannheim police have assured the public that further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact authorities immediately.