Japanese IRL streamer Mogami Ai tragically passes away from cardiac arrest after being stabbed live on stream.

In a tragic incident, Japanese IRL streamer Mogami Ai ( aka Airi Soto) has died after getting stabbed by an individual on stream. She was livestreaming in Takadanobaba, Japan, when an individual attacked her. Reports state that an “anti-fan” attacked her, stabbing her multiple times and causing fatal injuries. The streamer eventually succumbed to her wounds and passed away due to a cardiac arrest. Several clips from her broadcast went viral on social media which showed the perpetrator.
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Japanese IRL streamer Ai Mogami was stabbed by a hater and went into cardiac arrest in Takadanobaba Tokyo. https://t.co/VcpCITSKLb
A suspect was arrested following the attack, who is believed to be in his 40s. During the time of the attack, Mogami was with her brother, who went into a store. While she was alone, the perpetrator stabbed her. During the livestream, the streamer could be heard asking for help. Reports suggest that the streamer was screaming for help for over a minute.
After the stabbing, the alleged perpetrator took over the livestream and started broadcasting the scene. The viewers expressed their confusion in the live chat, asking whether it was a real attack. The suspect kept panning the camera over on Mogami, after which authorities quickly arrived. The suspect was asked if he was the one to do it, to which he agreed.
Who Was Mogami Ai?
Mogami Ai was a popular IRL live streamer in Japan on the WhoWatch app. The streamer reportedly had a massive following on the app, which made the news go viral quickly. During the livestream, reports suggest that the streamer had over 6,500 viewers. While her popularity in Japan was massive, the streamer was also popular in other countries like Vietnam. The alleged perpetrator was believed to be a long-time fan who was enraged after getting blocked by the streamer. Mogami had reportedly received over $13,000 in tips from the person, which he wanted refunded.
BREAKING🚨: Japanese Streamer Mogami Ai Stabbed to Death Live in Tokyo
— Iseh (@IsehReports) March 11, 2025
Mogami Ai was fatally stabbed during an IRL stream in Tokyo. Police say the attacker, a viewer, was enraged after she blocked him despite $13,000 in tips. He demanded a refund. The suspect is in custody. pic.twitter.com/8npkcyab82
The incident has highlighted the growing concerns for IRL streamers, as several incidents took place in the month of March. Popular streamer Amouranth was also attacked during a home invasion. Meanwhile, other popular streamers like Cinna, Valkyrae, and Emiru were also threatened during their IRL livestream.
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