https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jul/18/dead-suspected-arson-attack-kyoto-animation-japan

No one deserves this. Those who celebrated this should be ashamed.

The only studio that treat its employees as human beings and this happen

A tragedy beyond words. What could drive someone to do this?

The guilty will suffer.

Takemoto (Haruhi, Hyouka, AmaBuri,Maid Dragon) confirmed dead. I am livid.

Just woke up to read this and can say I am absolutely horrified. With that many dead, this is a massacre.

Really horrifying. And a shockingly high death count for an act of arson. I'm wondering why so many bodies from one fire?? Don't modern office buildings have fire drills and escape plans?

usuallydead said:

Really horrifying. And a shockingly high death count for an act of arson. I'm wondering why so many bodies from one fire?? Don't modern office buildings have fire drills and escape plans?

Read that the arsonist throw gasoline over the people

usuallydead said:

Really horrifying. And a shockingly high death count for an act of arson. I'm wondering why so many bodies from one fire?? Don't modern office buildings have fire drills and escape plans?

It hasn’t been confirmed yet, but the arsonist may have purchased 40 L (10.5 gal) of gasoline at a nearby gas station before entering the studio. Was stated that he had sprayed fuel at various locations on the first floor before igniting it though.

The arsonist clearly hasn't watched any KyoAni productions.

EDIT: Also the thread about the investigation here

Jesus Christ! So that's not just a spontaneous act of criminal passion. That's straight-up premeditated terrorism. God damn, awful beyond words.

What in the world could cause such a thing this is the worst new I have heard in years I have no idea how to even react to this

Japanese officials now state the death toll is up to 33 (edit: 12 men, 20 women, and one currently unknown).

Man just read it , it is awful. What the hell was that guy problem ? former employee maybe. It is sad i remember watching K-ON, Haruki, Kanon, Clannad , FMP, Maid Dragon in recent times etc and indeed they had pretty dam good animation, now all products they may had will be canceled for a wile thats for sure. Hope all the people how got injured will get well and RIP to those how died, there families must be devastated.

usuallydead said:

Really horrifying. And a shockingly high death count for an act of arson. I'm wondering why so many bodies from one fire?? Don't modern office buildings have fire drills and escape plans?

There is only so much you can do with fire codes to passively protect occupants from an arsonist who is actively determined to kill people with their actions.

edit: saw the other responses.

This whole thing is just horrifying.

alphamone said:

There is only so much you can do with fire codes to passively protect occupants from an arsonist who is actively determined to kill people with their actions.

Especially when the arsonist blocked all fire exits, set all windows ablaze, and poured gasoline on anyone attempting to pass through it.

This is . . . I come home from work to find this . . . RIP those poor people.

Master_elite said:

Man just read it , it is awful. What the hell was that guy problem ? former employee maybe.

Apparently the guy has no known connection to the company in any way, and was out for their blood because they "plagiarized him". A sick man who deserves everything the justice system will throw at him.

LoweGear said:

Apparently the guy has no known connection to the company in any way, and was out for their blood because they "plagiarized him". A sick man who deserves everything the justice system will throw at him.

He will for certain get the death sentence after waiting for 5-7 years, but i would rather have him rot in a cell for the rest of his life.

So apparently a TV Asahi report mentions that the guy was a former employee. Definitely will need to wait for the full picture now.

Sentai has set up a GoFundMe for the families of the victims. Donate a buck or two if you can.
https://www.gofundme.com/help-kyoani-heal

LoweGear said:

So apparently a TV Asahi report mentions that the guy was a former employee. Definitely will need to wait for the full picture now.

"Witnesses say that when asked by police at the scene why he had set the fire, the man said “They did pakirui.” Pakuri is the Japanese word for copying another’s art or creative work, though the indistinct nature of the Japanese language makes it unclear whether the man was accusing Kyoto Animation of copying his work specifically, or that of another creator/creators."

(Source: https://soranews24.com/2019/07/18/anime-studio-attacked-by-arsonist-explosion-leaves-dozens-injured-over-10-expected-to-die/)

Still, this can't justifying such a horrible crime this asshole has done. I hope he will paid for what he has done and rot in hell.

My condolences to the families of the victim of this incident.

And not it's back to the man being disassociated with the company again. Yeah, it's a roller coaster of contradictory info here.

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20190719/k10011998561000.html?utm_int=news_contents_news-main_001
Looks like the fire and police departments start investigating the building.

Shebadotfr said:

No one deserves this. Those who celebrated this should be ashamed.

….There would seriously be people that would find mass murder something to celebrate?!

Just when I couldn't have a lower opinion of humanity....

ratedgdr said:

….There would seriously be people that would find mass murder something to celebrate?!

Just when I couldn't have a lower opinion of humanity....

Oh, believe me, my faith in humanity dropped to below zero after few people in other sites commented that they'd be more bothered by Violet Evergarden movie being delayed compared to 30+ lost lives.

ratedgdr said:

….There would seriously be people that would find mass murder something to celebrate?!

Just when I couldn't have a lower opinion of humanity....

Because these lowlives OBVIOUSLY represent the entirely of humanity...

I keep reading this was the largest mass-murder incident since WWII, but I'm sure there was some kind nerve gas attack in the 90s that was worse. Some cult that hit a subway during rush hour.

Steak said:

I keep reading this was the largest mass-murder incident since WWII, but I'm sure there was some kind nerve gas attack in the 90s that was worse. Some cult that hit a subway during rush hour.

13 people died in that attack 50 injured. This has a greater total death count but less injured, and that not including people who are missing.

Steak said:

I keep reading this was the largest mass-murder incident since WWII, but I'm sure there was some kind nerve gas attack in the 90s that was worse. Some cult that hit a subway during rush hour.

This is worse than that. Only thirteen people died in the '95 sarin gas subway attacks.

KyoAni will rise again. This I promise you, fellow danbooru members.
Fare ye well, you animators of light, and may you rest in peace.

So many lives lost over such meaningless violence.

My deepest condolences to the victims and families of the victims of the people whose lives were lost/injured, they didn't deserve this kind of torment.

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