Japan’s anime powerhouse Kyoto Animation Studio, known for its compassionate storytelling and respectful treatment of its animators, was attacked by an arsonist on Thursday, with a fire breaking out at the company’s first studio building in Fushimi-ku, killing at least 33 workers and injuring more than 30 more.
The country was rocked by the shocking terrorist attack, as the death toll was the highest for an arson incident since 1989. Around 70 people were working when the fire broke out in the morning, which quickly spread throughout the three stories; a 41-year-old suspect was taken into custody and no motive was ascertained.
Kyoto Animation (KyoAni) was founded in 1981 by the husband-and-wife team of Hideaki and Yoko Hatta, who serve as president and vice president, respectively. KyoAni, which has a second studio facility located in Uji city, is acclaimed for its focus on anime TV series and movies about pre-teen and teen schoolgirl empowerment.
The country was rocked by the shocking terrorist attack, as the death toll was the highest for an arson incident since 1989. Around 70 people were working when the fire broke out in the morning, which quickly spread throughout the three stories; a 41-year-old suspect was taken into custody and no motive was ascertained.
Kyoto Animation (KyoAni) was founded in 1981 by the husband-and-wife team of Hideaki and Yoko Hatta, who serve as president and vice president, respectively. KyoAni, which has a second studio facility located in Uji city, is acclaimed for its focus on anime TV series and movies about pre-teen and teen schoolgirl empowerment.
- 7/18/2019
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Kyoto Animation, the Japanese anime studio hit by a devastating arson attack Thursday morning — Japan's worst mass murder in the post-war era — built its reputation on beautifully crafted productions, thought-provoking stories and the decent treatment of its animators.
KyoAni, as it is known by its many fans around the world and in the industry, started in 1981, centered around a team led by husband and wife Hideaki and Yoko Hatta, who serve as president and vice president, respectively.
Employing more female directors and writers than most anime studios, KyoAni has produced numerous series and features led by schoolgirl ...
KyoAni, as it is known by its many fans around the world and in the industry, started in 1981, centered around a team led by husband and wife Hideaki and Yoko Hatta, who serve as president and vice president, respectively.
Employing more female directors and writers than most anime studios, KyoAni has produced numerous series and features led by schoolgirl ...
- 7/18/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Kyoto Animation, the Japanese anime studio hit by a devastating arson attack Thursday morning — Japan's worst mass murder in the post-war era — built its reputation on beautifully crafted productions, thought-provoking stories and the decent treatment of its animators.
KyoAni, as it is known by its many fans around the world and in the industry, started in 1981, centered around a team led by husband and wife Hideaki and Yoko Hatta, who serve as president and vice president, respectively.
Employing more female directors and writers than most anime studios, KyoAni has produced numerous series and features led by schoolgirl ...
KyoAni, as it is known by its many fans around the world and in the industry, started in 1981, centered around a team led by husband and wife Hideaki and Yoko Hatta, who serve as president and vice president, respectively.
Employing more female directors and writers than most anime studios, KyoAni has produced numerous series and features led by schoolgirl ...
- 7/18/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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