Oya initially claimed his actions were a form of "pest extermination," citing grievances over cat excrement and the loss of his pet fish. The Sentence: In December 2017, he was sentenced to 22 months in prison , which was notably suspended for four years Public Outcry:

A masterpiece of minimalism. A single black kitten, three fallen ginkgo leaves, and ten minutes of pure chaos. It was uploaded on November 11, 2021 (11/11/21), and fans still celebrate “Oya Day” annually.

Violating the Animal Protection Law by abusing 13 stray cats, resulting in 9 deaths and 4 severe injuries.

One video, now sitting at 4.2 million views, features a ginger tabby trying to steal a single tangerine from an old woman’s garden box. The cat fails. Repeatedly. For twelve minutes. There is no music; only the sound of birds and the soft thud of citrus rolling onto cobblestones. Commenters in 2021 called it “the most suspenseful film of the year.”

: A platform that has tracked the Oya case and legal responses.

Given that most users seeking "cat videos" are looking for wholesome content, this article focuses on the creator and the beloved cats featured on the Ohagi VI channel, which remained highly active in 2021. The World of Mako and Ohagi VI

Unlike the high-energy videos that dominate TikTok or YouTube Shorts, the 2021 videos often featured long, static takes. The camera doesn’t chase the animal; it waits for the animal to enter the frame. This gives the footage a stillness that feels almost nostalgic—like a moving photograph.