Between March 2016 and April 2017, Oya captured at least 13 stray cats using steel traps at his home. He subjected them to extreme abuse—including using boiling water and gas blowtorches—which resulted in the agonizing deaths of nine cats and severe injuries to the survivors.

They aren't cute babies. They are rugged, scrappy, streetwise warriors. These cats look like they just finished a 12-round fight with a rival gang and won. They are muscular, scarred, and impossibly cool. Watching an Oya video feels like watching a martial arts film—specifically, a John Wick spin-off where the main character is a Tuxedo cat named Sabu.

Public records from the South China Morning Post and The Straits Times indicate that Makoto Oya, a former tax counselor from Saitama City , was arrested for the brutal torture and killing of at least 13 stray cats between 2016 and 2017.

Beyond the visuals, the sound design in Makoto Oya’s videos plays a crucial role in their popularity. He frequently uses ASMR-like audio, emphasizing the soft sounds of purring, the gentle patter of paws on wooden floors, and the crunch of kibble. This auditory experience, combined with slow-motion footage, creates a "healing" effect—a concept highly valued in Japanese "iyashikei" culture. Viewers often flock to his videos not just to see cute animals, but to find a moment of peace and thermal-like relaxation in a busy day.

Makoto Oya is a former Japanese tax accountant from Saitama who became notorious for recording and uploading videos of himself torturing and killing stray cats

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The internet is filled with wholesome cat content, but sometimes a name associated with "cat videos" emerges from a dark place. In late 2017, the name surfaced across Japanese media and international news, not for creating endearing pet videos, but for a series of horrific, premeditated acts of animal cruelty that he filmed and shared online.

The internet loves cats, but it really loves cats that are captured in a way that feels authentic, artistic, and, yes, a little "hot" or intense. Makoto Oya has found the perfect intersection of high-quality videography and the raw, unscripted drama of cat life.

Furthermore, Oya has collaborated with animal shelters. His artistic videos of shelter cats have led to record adoption rates, as potential owners see the unique personality and dignity of each animal—not just a sad face in a cage. This is entertainment with a conscience.

To understand the lifestyle appeal, one must look at Japanese aesthetics, specifically wabi-sabi (the beauty of imperfection and transience). Oya’s videos often feature elderly cats, street cats in the rain, or kittens playing with discarded leaves. There are no synthetic toys or flashy filters.

However, the public backlash fundamentally altered the political landscape surrounding animal welfare in Japan:

In August 2017, Tokyo Metropolitan Police arrested Makoto Oya, then a 52-year-old tax counselor living in Saitama City. Over a 13-month period, Oya used steel traps to capture stray and friendly community cats near a dilapidated building in Fukaya City.

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This article dives into why has become a sensation, where to find these videos, and the unique charm of his feline stars. The Charm Behind the Makoto Oya Cat Phenomenon

Oya attempted to defend his actions to authorities by claiming he was performing basic "pest extermination". He cited complaints about feline waste and sharp claws, falsely claiming he was unaware that harming stray animals violated Japanese law. The Dark Side of Video Virality

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