Uncensored video of the suicide livestream by “Sufutan,” a cabaret hostess working at Last Call.

Behind the Rapid Growth of “Last Call”

“LAST CALL,” the program mentioned in the post, is a show formatted as an audition for cabaret hostesses that launched in January 2026; it reportedly surpassed one billion total views—including related videos—within just four months of its debut. Notably, approximately 75% of its audience consists of women, primarily in the 18–34 age demographic. The program offers successful candidates up to 10 million yen in support for cosmetic surgery, a feature that underscores a strong emphasis on physical appearance and the competitive nature of “rising to the top.”

In academic contexts, the term “suicide livestreaming”—as used in posts like this—is defined broadly; it encompasses not only the live video broadcasting of a suicide in progress but also acts such as the immediate public disclosure of suicidal ideation or plans on social media. The original article itself notes that it is “unknown whether the person died or survived,” making this a classic example of how unverified information can easily spread. The combination of the program’s rapid rise in popularity and the ambiguity surrounding this concept may be creating an environment where such unconfirmed information proliferates easily.