https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/07/18/national/dozens-injured-fire-kyoto-anime-studio-man-questioned-police
QuoteA man started a fire at a Kyoto animation studio after spraying a liquid Thursday morning, leaving at least 10 dead and nearly 40 injured, several of them unconscious, local police and rescuers said.
EDIT: The body count has since gone up to 35.
Many bodies were found on the second floor of the three-story Kyoto Animation Co. studio after the fire started around 10:30 a.m. The police also found knives at the scene.
:shit: Words cannot express how awful this is. Condolences to all who were affected by this.
EDIT: Sentai Filmworks has set up a GoFundMe for the studio. Please donate here. (https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-kyoani-heal)
This is really horrible and sickening. I just heard that over 30 people died in the arson. The person who started the fire is pure evil.
Awful news. I can't imagine what the survivors and families of the victims must be going through right now.
Despite not having much money to spare, I'll be contributing at least a small amount that I can currently afford toward the donation after work this evening. Though, it is good to know that their primary goal has already been met and surpassed.
Quote from: Foggle on July 18, 2019, 12:19:58 PM
The person who started the fire is pure evil.
He isn't pure evil. He's every anime fan from the last 20 years.
Sadistic creep. I hope he gets the book thrown at him.
Reading about this just makes me sick. No one deserves this.
All the victims of the fire have been identified. (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-07-25/kyodo-police-have-identified-all-34-victims-who-died-in-kyoto-animation-fire-have-not-yet-released-names/.149333) The police haven't released any names yet. They'll be revealed soon.
EDIT: Naomi Ishida confirmed dead. (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-07-25/kyoto-animation-colorist-naomi-ishida-passed-away-in-studio-fire/.149318)
A new Violet Evergarden film is coming to Japanese theaters (https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20190731_43) September 6, in spite of the fire.
EDIT: Ten more victims revealed. (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-08-02/kyoto-police-release-names-of-10-victims-who-died-in-kyoto-animation-fire/.149629)
The surviving staff have returned to work. (https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-10-18/kyoto-animation-president-27-of-33-injured-staff-have-returned-to-work/.152377)
The arsonist has been indicted. (https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2020/12/10-1/kyoto-animation-arson-suspect-indicted-on-murder-other-charges)
The arsonist has been given the death sentence. (https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/kyoto-animation-arsonist-death-sentence-1235887532)