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This case is frequently cited by animal rights activists as a primary reason for demanding tougher penalties and clearer legislation regarding animal abuse and the distribution of such content online.

Oya is known for blending high-level contemporary dance with "gravure" (glamour) modeling aesthetics.

Most cat videos are accidental. A person sees their cat fall off a couch, hits record, and uploads it in 480p. Makoto Oya does the opposite.

Oya filmed himself using blowtorches and scalding water to torture cats before uploading the footage to anonymous video-sharing sites.

Upon his arrest in August 2017, he initially claimed his actions were a form of "pest extermination" due to cat urine and feces near his home, stating he did not realize his actions violated the law. Legal Outcome