Nasubi, The Man Who Didn't Know He Was Living In A 24/7 Livestream

Nasubi, a Japanese comedian, gained widespread notoriety through a unique and extreme live-streamed reality show called "Susunu! Denpa Shonen" in the late 1990s. Nasubi was living in complete isolation for over a year, with no food, clothes, or contact with the outside world, except for magazines and sweepstakes entry forms. His only means of survival depended on winning prizes through these sweepstakes, all while being broadcast live to a captivated and often shocked audience. The show highlighted the intense and often exploitative nature of reality TV, as viewers watched Nasubi's physical and mental struggles unfold in real-time. Watch our full video to learn more!