Man kills live streamer Airi Sato in Tokyo

Airi Sato, a 22-year-old livestreamer, was tragically murdered on March 11 in Tokyo's Takadanobaba neighborhood during a live stream. Her assailant, 42-year-old Kenichi Takano, had traveled from Tochigi Prefecture to track her location after seeing her streaming notification. Takano allegedly attacked Sato over a financial dispute, claiming he lent her approximately 2 million yen and felt wronged as she continued to profit from her online presence. During the live stream, viewers witnessed Sato's desperate cries for help before the camera went dark, and police found her with multiple stab wounds upon arrival. Takano has been arrested and charged with murder, although he stated he did not intend to kill her. This incident has sparked discussions about the dangers faced by women online and the troubling sympathies some express towards the perpetrator rather than the victim.