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#Kyoto Animation

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Kyoto Animation Arsonist Who Killed 36, Injured 32, Sentenced To Death In Japan

A Kyoto District Court Judge said the man was neither mentally incompetent nor in a diminished mental state at the time of the attack.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

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Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty In 2019 Kyoto Animation Arson Case

Earlier this year, the defendant’s lawyers argued he was mentally unstable and should be acquitted or face a reduced sentence.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

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Suspect Admits Starting Fire That Killed 36 People In 2019 Kyoto Animation Arson Attack

Defense attorneys are arguing that their client was suffering delusions at the time of the attack, and should be acquitted.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

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Kyoto Animation Will Construct Two Memorials For Victims Of 2019 Arson Attack

The company plans to build a public memorial at its Kyoto headquarters and a private one in the suburb where the attack took place.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

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The Kyoto Animation Arson Attack Haunts New Manga ‘Look Back’

The manga has been published online in English and can be read for free.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 years ago

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A Year After Arson Attack, Kyoto Animation Is Hiring Again

The anime studio is rising from the ashes.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 years ago

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Kyoto Animation, Five Months After The Arson Attack

What was behind the the attack — and what has happened since? An in-depth look at some of those who were most affected.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 years ago

Kyoto Animation Releases First Theatrical Feature Since Arson Attack

The “Violet Evergarden” spin-off debuted in Japanese theaters last Friday.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 years ago

Kyoto Animation Arson Attack: Police Name The First Ten Victims (Updated)

The dead include famed director Yasuhiro Takemoto and renowned animator Yoshiji Kigami.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 years ago

Kyoto Animation Arson Attack: Death Toll Hits 34, Details Of Suspect And Victims Emerge

The fire that killed 34 animation workers is thought to be an arson attack. Japanese police have a suspect: a 41-year-old convicted criminal.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 years ago

Horror At Kyoto Animation Studio: 33 Dead, Dozens Injured After Arson Attack

A horrific tragedy unfolded at a Japanese animation studio on Thursday.

By Amid Amidi | 6 years ago

INTERVIEW: Director Naoko Yamada On ‘A Silent Voice,’ Now In U.S. Theaters

A big hit in Japan, “A Silent Voice” has made its to American theaters. We spoke with the director about her one-of-a-kind film.

By Nobuaki Doi | 8 years ago

‘A Silent Voice’ Set For U.S. Release In October

A Japanese hit is headed to U.S. theaters.

By Amid Amidi | 8 years ago

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