This podcast episode explores the rise and horrifying actions of the Aum Shinrikyo cult led by Shoko Asahara, culminating in the infamous Tokyo subway sarin attack. The cult's leader manipulated his followers through extreme practices, brainwashing them to commit acts of violence and terrorism. The attack resulted in numerous casualties and drew attention to the potential for terrorism in Japan. The episode delves into the cult's origins, its increasingly dangerous activities, the planning and execution of the Tokyo subway attack, the aftermath, and the trial of Shoko Asahara. It also highlights the lasting impact on the victims and the nation as a whole.
