A female streamer who livestreamed an extremely unsanitary act at an entertainment facility in Osaka has been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of forcible obstruction of business. The case, involving 30-year-old “Kuru,” a livestreamer on the platform Fuwatchi, has become a serious example of extreme attention-seeking behavior escalating into a criminal matter.
Details of the Charge and Referral
On July 29, investigative sources revealed that a 30-year-old self-proclaimed video streamer residing in Kita Ward, Osaka City, had been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of forcible obstruction of business. The woman has admitted to the allegations during police questioning.
According to the charges, on May 26 at the Round One Stadium Sennichimae location in Chuo Ward, Osaka City, the streamer livestreamed herself urinating into a glass in a karaoke room and then vomiting. As a result, the business was forced to dispose of the glassware and respond to the situation, thereby interfering with their operations.
Timeline of the Incident
The incident occurred around 5:00 a.m. on May 26, 2025. “Kuru” livestreamed herself inside a karaoke room at the Round One Stadium in Osaka’s Minami district, urinating into a provided glass, drinking from it, and vomiting—streaming the entire sequence live to her audience. The footage sparked outrage and went viral online.
This was not her first problematic behavior. In 2023, she was involved in a similar unhygienic livestream. She has been active for many years and is known in the streaming industry as the former wife of a well-known streamer.
Round One’s Swift Response
On May 27, the day after the incident, Round One Japan issued a public statement on its website, announcing that an “extremely malicious nuisance act” had occurred. The company refrained from detailing the act but stated that it involved “unsanitary behavior using a glass in a karaoke room that was livestreamed.”
The company responded immediately, stating, “After being notified by the streamer on the same day, we disposed of all glasses that may have been involved, and thoroughly disinfected and cleaned the room to ensure strict hygiene.” They also stated that they consulted with the police after discussions with the streamer, and declared their intent to “take firm legal action from both criminal and civil perspectives.”
Streamer’s Response and Apology
Following the incident, “Kuru” posted several self-critical and remorseful messages on her social media, including: “I was unbelievably stupid. Why did I do such a thing?” On May 28, she issued a formal apology, stating: “I deeply apologize for the trouble my careless actions have caused to so many people.”
Legal Action Realized
The legal action promised by Round One—both criminal and civil—materialized approximately two months later. The streamer’s referral to prosecutors for forcible obstruction of business is the result of the company’s firm stance and the subsequent police investigation.
While the company stated it had not confirmed the livestream footage itself, it nevertheless took extensive measures to discard any potentially affected items and thoroughly sanitize the area. This decisive action likely contributed to substantiating the obstruction charge.
Impact on the Streaming Industry and Society
This incident serves as a clear example of how extreme livestream behavior aimed at gaining viral attention can lead to criminal consequences. The existence of streamers who engage in such outlandish actions for notoriety poses a serious challenge to streaming platforms and the broader entertainment industry.
The streamer’s referral to prosecutors is likely to prompt streaming platforms to review their ethics monitoring systems and lead to stricter guidelines regarding livestreaming in public or shared facilities. It may also act as a powerful deterrent against similar disruptive behaviors.
As monetization through streaming becomes increasingly mainstream, this case highlights the societal responsibility that must accompany content creation. The swift response from the company and the resulting criminal charges serve as a critical precedent for how similar cases should be handled in the future.
This incident sends a strong warning throughout the streaming industry: gaining attention through disruptive behavior is not merely controversial—it can carry serious legal consequences.
