Video New [better]: Eel Soup Disturbing

Within the broth, several live eels—or worm-like creatures identified by marine biologists in comment sections as juvenile hagfish or swamp eels—are writhing. Unlike cooked eel (unagi), which is firm and opaque, these creatures are translucent and frantic. As a pair of chopsticks (or a spoon) pushes through the liquid, the eels do not die. Instead, they coil around the utensils, trying to escape the heat.

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The audio is what truly sealed its notoriety. Viewers report hearing a wet, scraping sound against the metal pot, followed by a high-pitched, almost whistling noise. While marine biologists confirm eels do not have vocal cords (the sound is likely air and steam forcing through the eel’s respiratory system), the audio mimics human distress so closely that it has triggered a primal panic in viewers. Within the broth, several live eels—or worm-like creatures