From: Steven Baltakatei Sandoval Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:19:17 +0000 (+0000) Subject: update(en:Kyoto_Animation_arson_attack):Update article state X-Git-Tag: 2022-07-18~14 X-Git-Url: https://zdv2.bktei.com/gitweb/BK-2020-09.git/commitdiff_plain/9b003c5b96b211ff3f734640ea0c9dc84e8157a4?ds=sidebyside;hp=-c update(en:Kyoto_Animation_arson_attack):Update article state --- 9b003c5b96b211ff3f734640ea0c9dc84e8157a4 diff --git a/en.wikipedia.org/Kyoto_Animation_arson_attack/article.txt b/en.wikipedia.org/Kyoto_Animation_arson_attack/article.txt index 2d68d29..0c22ae0 100644 --- a/en.wikipedia.org/Kyoto_Animation_arson_attack/article.txt +++ b/en.wikipedia.org/Kyoto_Animation_arson_attack/article.txt @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ | victims = | perpetrators = | assailants = -| weapon = [[Gasoline]] (40 {{tooltip|L|Liters}}), [[lighter]], five knives, [[hammer]] +| weapon = [[Gasoline]] (40 {{tooltip|L|Liters}}), [[lighter]] | numparts = | dfens = | motive = Revenge supposedly tied to [[plagiarism]]; [[mental disorder|mental illness]] @@ -42,50 +42,50 @@ | website = | module = }} -The {{Nihongo|'''Kyoto Animation arson attack'''|京都アニメーション放火殺人事件|Kyōto Animēshon hōka satsujin jiken|lead=yes}}{{efn|{{lit}} "Kyoto Animation arson murder case"}} occurred at [[Kyoto Animation]]'s Studio 1 building in the [[Fushimi-ku, Kyoto|Fushimi]] ward of [[Kyoto]], Japan, on the morning of Thursday, 18 July 2019. The [[arson]] killed at least 36 people, injured an additional 33, and destroyed most of the materials and computers in Studio 1. It is one of the [[List of massacres in Japan|deadliest massacres in Japan]] since the end of [[World War II]], the deadliest building fire in Japan since the 2001 [[Myojo 56 building fire]], and the first massacre ever to have occurred at a studio associated with an entertainment company. +The {{Nihongo foot|'''Kyoto Animation arson attack'''|京都アニメーション放火殺人事件|Kyōto Animēshon hōka satsujin jiken|"Kyoto Animation arson murder case"|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} occurred at [[Kyoto Animation]]'s Studio 1 building in the [[Fushimi-ku, Kyoto|Fushimi]] ward of [[Kyoto]], Japan, on the morning of Thursday, 18 July 2019. The [[arson]] killed 36 people, injured an additional 34 (including the suspect), and destroyed most of the materials and computers in Studio 1. It is one of the [[List of massacres in Japan|deadliest massacres in Japan]] since the end of [[World War II]], the deadliest building fire in Japan since the 2001 [[Myojo 56 building fire]], and the first [[massacre]] ever to have occurred at a studio associated with an entertainment company. The suspect, who did not work for the studio, entered the front door carrying about {{Convert|40|L||abbr=}} of [[gasoline]] and doused the area and several employees before igniting it. After setting himself on fire while lighting the fuel, the suspect attempted to flee, but was apprehended by police about {{convert|100|m|ft}} from the building. Witnesses stated they heard him accusing the studio of [[plagiarism]]. After awaiting his recovery from life-threatening burns for more than ten months, the police arrested 42-year-old Shinji Aoba on suspicion of murder and other offenses on 27 May 2020, and he was formally indicted on 16 December 2020. -In addition to condolences and messages of support from world and national leaders, fans and businesses raised over Â¥3.3 billion in Japan and over US$2.3 million internationally to help the studio and its employees recover. As a result of the incident, some works and collaborations by the studio were delayed, and several events were cancelled or suspended. +In addition to condolences and messages of support from world and national leaders, fans and businesses raised over Â¥3.3 billion in Japan and over US$2.3 million internationally to help the studio and its employees recover. As a result of the incident, some works and collaborations by the studio were delayed, and several events were suspended or cancelled. ==Background== [[File:Kyoto Animation Studio 1a.jpg|thumb|260px|Studio 1 prior to the arson attack, May 2015]] -Kyoto Animation is one of Japan's most acclaimed [[anime]] studios, known for titles such as ''[[Haruhi Suzumiya|The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya]]'', ''[[K-On!]]'' and ''[[Clannad (visual novel)|Clannad]]''. It has several different locations in Kyoto: Studio 1 (in [[Fushimi-ku, Kyoto|Fushimi]] ward); Studio 2 (the head office), and Studio 5. Their merchandise development division is in [[Uji, Kyoto|Uji]], one train station away from Studio 1. The building was used mainly by the animation production staff, and was constructed in 2007. +Kyoto Animation is one of Japan's most acclaimed [[anime]] studios, known for titles such as ''[[Haruhi Suzumiya|The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya]]'', ''[[K-On!]]'' and ''[[Clannad (visual novel)|Clannad]]''. It has several different locations in Kyoto: Studio 1 (in [[Fushimi-ku, Kyoto|Fushimi]] ward); Studio 2 (the head office), and Studio 5. Their merchandise development division is in [[Uji, Kyoto|Uji]], one train station away from Studio 1. The building was used mainly by the animation production staff, and was constructed in 2007. -A few weeks before the attack, Kyoto Animation had received a number of [[death threat]]s. Company president Hideaki Hatta said they did not know if the threats were related to the incident, as they were sent anonymously, but he had informed police and lawyers of them. They reportedly received up to 200 threats in the year before the attack. After the [[Japanese police|police]] were informed of these threats in October 2018, they temporarily patrolled the head office at the time. +A few weeks before the attack, Kyoto Animation had received a number of [[death threat]]s. Company president Hideaki Hatta said they did not know if the threats were related to the incident, as they were sent anonymously, but he had informed police and lawyers of them. They reportedly received up to 200 threats in the year before the attack. After the [[National Police Agency (Japan)|National Police Agency]] were informed of these threats in October 2018, they temporarily patrolled the head office at the time. ==Incident== -The fire began with an explosion at around 10:31 a.m. (01:31 [[UTC]]) when the perpetrator walked into Studio 1 and set the building on fire with {{Convert|40|L||abbr=}} of gasoline. The perpetrator bought the gasoline {{Convert|10|km|mi|abbr=on}} away from the building, and it was believed that he walked to the building with the gasoline being carried on a platform trolley. The police believed that the gasoline planted on site mixed with the air, causing the explosion at the start. He is reported to have been shouting {{Nihongo|"die!"|[[wikt:死ね|死ね]]|shi-ne|lead=yes}} as he carried out the attack. The perpetrator also poured gasoline over some individuals before setting them alight—setting himself on fire in the process—causing them to run out into the street in flames. +The fire began with an explosion at around 10:31 a.m. (01:31 [[UTC]]) when the perpetrator walked into Studio 1 and set the building on fire with {{Convert|40|L||abbr=}} of gasoline. The perpetrator bought the gasoline {{Convert|10|km|mi|abbr=on}} away from the building, and it was believed that he walked to the building with the gasoline being carried on a platform trolley. The police believed that the gasoline planted on site mixed with the air, causing the explosion at the start. He is reported to have been shouting {{Nihongo|"Die!"|[[wikt:死ね|死ね]]|Shine!|lead=yes}} as he carried out the attack. The perpetrator also poured gasoline over some individuals before setting them alight—setting himself on fire in the process—causing them to run out into the street in flames. -As the fire grew by the entrance, staff members were trapped inside the building. 20 bodies were found on the stairs from the third floor to the roof, evidently indicating that the victims were attempting to escape. Dr. Tomoaki Nishino, Associate Professor at Disaster Prevention Research Institute of [[Kyoto University]], estimated that the second and third floors were almost filled with smoke within 30 seconds of the explosion. The perpetrator fled the scene but was chased by two Kyoto Animation employees and soon collapsed on the street, where he was apprehended by police. Multiple unused knives were found lying by the scene. +As the fire grew by the entrance, staff members were trapped inside the building. 20 bodies were found on the stairs from the third floor to the roof, evidently indicating that the victims were attempting to escape. Tomoaki Nishino, Associate Professor at Disaster Prevention Research Institute of [[Kyoto University]], estimated that the second and third floors were almost filled with smoke within 30 seconds of the explosion. The perpetrator fled the scene but was chased by two Kyoto Animation employees and soon collapsed on the street, where he was apprehended by police. Multiple unused knives were found lying by the scene. The fire was under control at 3:19 p.m. (06:19 UTC), and extinguished at 6:20 a.m. on the next day (21:20 UTC). Once the rescue efforts had ended, it was confirmed that all people in the studio had been accounted for. The building did not have [[fire sprinkler]]s or indoor fire hydrants, due to its classification as a small office building, but had no deficiencies in fire safety compliance during its last inspection on 17 October 2018. Initial reports claimed the studio's entrance required employee pass-cards, but the door was left unlocked as the studio was expecting visitors. However, this was inaccurate: there was no security system in place and the door was always left unlocked during business hours. -The arson attack destroyed most of Kyoto Animation's materials and computers in Studio 1, though a small portion of keyframes were on exhibition in [[Tokushima (city)|Tokushima]] and hence spared destruction. On 29 July, Kyoto Animation reported that it successfully recovered some digitized original drawings from a server that survived the fire. +The arson attack destroyed most of Kyoto Animation's materials and computers in Studio 1, though a small portion of keyframes were on exhibition in [[Tokushima (city)|Tokushima]] and hence spared destruction. On 29 July, Kyoto Animation reported that it successfully recovered some digitized original drawings from a server that survived the fire. It is reported to be one of the [[List of massacres in Japan|deadliest massacres]] in Japan's history since the end of [[World War II]] and the deadliest building fire in the country since the [[Myojo 56 building fire]] in 2001. It was considered "suicidal terrorism" by one criminology professor at [[Rissho University]], as the attack was reportedly intended to be a suicide mission by the suspect. ==Victims== -There were 70 people inside the building at the time of the fire. Initially it was reported that 34 people had been killed before two more later died at a hospital.{{efn|name=Victims|Many sources reported on the number of victims.}} Some victims were difficult to identify, according to the Kyoto police, because they had been burned beyond recognition. Autopsy results released on 22 July 2019 revealed that a majority of victims had succumbed to burns (rather than [[carbon monoxide poisoning]]) due to the quick-spreading fire. DNA testing was done to aid in identifications, which lasted up to a week after the arson attack. It was reported that two-thirds of the victims (at least 20) were women, as the studio was known for hiring female animators. The president of Kyoto Animation asked the media through the police not to release the names of the victims out of respect for their families, stating that "releasing their names does nothing to serve the public good." On 25 July, the Kyoto police said they had identified all 34 victims and had started to return the bodies of the victims to their relatives. +There were 70 people inside the building at the time of the fire. Initially it was reported that 34 people had been killed before two more later died at a hospital.{{efn|name=Victims|Many sources reported on the number of victims.}} Some victims were difficult to identify, according to the Kyoto police, because they had been burned beyond recognition. Autopsy results released on 22 July 2019 revealed that a majority of victims had succumbed to burns (rather than [[carbon monoxide poisoning]]) due to the quick-spreading fire. DNA testing was done to aid in identifications, which lasted up to a week after the arson attack. It was reported that two-thirds of the victims (at least 20) were women, as the studio was known for hiring female animators. The president of Kyoto Animation asked the media through the police not to release the names of the victims out of respect for their families, stating that "releasing their names does nothing to serve the public good." On 25 July, the Kyoto police said they had identified all 34 victims and had started to return the bodies of the victims to their relatives. -Meanwhile, discussions were ongoing with Kyoto Animation on if, when, and how to reveal the identities of the deceased. Some of the families released their own findings early to the media regarding the status of their loved ones. The family of color designer [[Naomi Ishida]] confirmed her death on 24 July. Animator, scriptwriter, and director [[Yasuhiro Takemoto]] was confirmed dead by his family through DNA testing on 26 July. The first post-fire death occurred on 27 July which brought the number of deceased to 35. On 2 August, the Kyoto Police released the names of ten victims (including the people already mentioned) whose funerals had finished and relatives' consents obtained, and it was confirmed on the same day that animation directors [[Yoshiji Kigami]] and [[Futoshi Nishiya]] were among the dead. The remaining 25 victims were officially revealed on 27 August as the social impact of the case became a factor. On 4 October 2019, it was announced that one woman died from [[septic shock]], bringing the death toll to 36.{{efn|name=Injured}} +Meanwhile, discussions were ongoing with Kyoto Animation on if, when, and how to reveal the identities of the deceased. Some of the families released their own findings early to the media regarding the status of their loved ones. The family of color designer [[Naomi Ishida]] confirmed her death on 24 July. Animator, scriptwriter, and director [[Yasuhiro Takemoto]] was confirmed dead by his family through DNA testing on 26 July. The first post-fire death occurred on 27 July which brought the number of deceased to 35. On 2 August, the Kyoto Police released the names of ten victims (including the people already mentioned) whose funerals had finished and relatives' consents obtained, and it was confirmed on the same day that animation directors [[Yoshiji Kigami]] and [[Futoshi Nishiya]] were among the dead. The remaining 25 victims were officially revealed on 27 August as the social impact of the case became a factor. On 4 October 2019, it was announced that one woman died from [[septic shock]], bringing the death toll to 36.{{efn|name=Injured}} -It was initially reported that 36 people were injured, but this figure dropped to 34 after two people later died at the hospital.{{efn|name=Injured|Reports on the number and identity of the injured and dead from many sources.}} By 18 September it was reported that all 34 people injured in the attack were no longer in life-threatening condition. Some still remained in the [[intensive care unit]] (ICU) though with severe burns.{{efn|name=Injured}} According to the [[South Korea]]n [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (South Korea)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]], one of the injured victims was a South Korean woman.{{efn|name=Injured}} Those who were reported safe include animation director [[Naoko Yamada]], who directed ''[[K-On!]]'', ''[[A Silent Voice (film)|A Silent Voice]]'' and ''[[Liz and the Blue Bird]]''.{{efn|name=Injured}} +It was initially reported that 36 people were injured, but this figure dropped to 34 after two people later died at the hospital.{{efn|name=Injured|Reports on the number and identity of the injured and dead from many sources.}} By 18 September it was reported that all 34 people injured in the attack were no longer in life-threatening condition. Some still remained in the [[intensive care unit]] (ICU) though with severe burns.{{efn|name=Injured}} According to the [[South Korea]]n [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (South Korea)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]], one of the injured victims was a South Korean woman.{{efn|name=Injured}} Those who were reported safe include animation director [[Naoko Yamada]], who directed ''[[K-On!]]'', ''[[A Silent Voice (film)|A Silent Voice]]'' and ''[[Liz and the Blue Bird]]''.{{efn|name=Injured}} == Suspect == -{{Nihongo|'''Shinji Aoba'''|青葉 真司|Aoba Shinji|lead=yes}}, a 41-year-old man, was identified as the suspect by police and a warrant was quickly issued for his arrest. +{{Nihongo|'''Shinji Aoba'''|青葉 真司|Aoba Shinji}}, a 41-year-old man, was identified as the suspect by police and a warrant was quickly issued for his arrest. According to locals, a man who resembled Aoba was spotted near the studio days before the incident. He was also reported to have visited several places of interest related to ''[[Sound! Euphonium]]'' around the city in days prior to the attack. Following the attack, Aoba fled the scene after being chased by employees of the studio but was apprehended by the Kyoto Prefectural Police near [[Rokujizō Station]] of [[Keihan Electric Railway]], about {{convert|100|m|ft}} from the studio; Aoba was then taken to a hospital with severe burns to the legs, chest, and face. -During his transport to the hospital, he admitted to having started the fire, possibly for revenge, accusing the studio of {{Nihongo|"ripping off" or "[[Plagiarism|plagiarising]]"|[[wikt:パクる|パクリ]] [[wikt:やがる|やがって]]|pakuri yagatte|lead=yes}} his novels.{{efn|name=Plagiarism|Plagiarism reports from many sources.}} In spite of this, Hatta had initially stated that there is no record of anyone submitting work to their annual writing contest under his name. Subsequently, Kyoto Animation revealed that they had received a draft novel from the suspect; however, it did not pass the first-stage assessment and was forgotten, and its contents were confirmed to have no similarities to any of their published works. It was later revealed that Aoba believed that a stereotypical scene in the fifth episode of ''[[Tsurune]]'' was similar to one in the novel he submitted. +During his transport to the hospital, he admitted to having started the fire, possibly for revenge, accusing the studio of {{Nihongo|"ripping off" or "[[Plagiarism|plagiarising]]"|[[wikt:パクる|パクリ]][[wikt:やがる|やがって]]|pakuri yagatte}} his novels.{{efn|name=Plagiarism|Plagiarism reports from many sources.}} In spite of this, Hatta had initially stated that there is no record of anyone submitting work to their annual writing contest under his name. Subsequently, Kyoto Animation revealed that they had received a draft novel from the suspect; however, it did not pass the first-stage assessment and was forgotten, and its contents were confirmed to have no similarities to any of their published works. It was later revealed that Aoba believed that a stereotypical scene in the fifth episode of ''[[Tsurune]]'' was similar to one in the novel he submitted. Due to serious burns sustained during the incident, Aoba was transferred to a university hospital in [[Osaka]] for further treatment, where he received necessary [[skin graft]] surgery. On 5 September 2019, it was reported that his injuries were no longer considered life-threatening, but he was still being treated in an ICU and required [[respiratory assistance]] from a [[ventilator]]. Aoba regained speech on 18 September and began rehabilitation by 8 October, being able to sit up on a wheelchair and hold short conversations. The police obtained a warrant for his arrest, but were required to await confirmation from doctors that Aoba could withstand confinement. On 14 November 2019, he was moved to another hospital in Kyoto City for final rehabilitation. He recovered from most of his injuries and acknowledged responsibility for the attack. He expressed feelings of remorse and gratitude towards the hospital staff, who he said treated him better than anyone had ever done in his life. On the other hand, he told police that he lit the fire because Kyoto Animation had stolen his novel, and that he expected to get the death penalty. Most of Aoba's burned skin was replaced with experimental artificial skin as the victims were prioritized to receive donor human skin first. The use of artificial skin on such extensive burns is the first case in Japan. By January 2020, Aoba remained hospitalized, and was unable to stand or eat unassisted. On 27 May 2020, Aoba was judged to have sufficiently recovered from his burn injuries, and he was formally arrested on suspicion of murder and other charges. He was indicted on 16 December 2020 on murder and other charges. -Aoba had a prior [[criminal history]] and suffered from a [[mental illness]]. In 2012, he robbed a convenience store with a knife in [[Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki]] and was subsequently jailed for three-and-a-half years. Aoba's mental illness may reduce his maximum penalty for the attack from a [[Capital punishment in Japan|death sentence]] to life imprisonment. +Aoba had a prior [[criminal history]] and suffered from a [[mental illness]]. In 2012, he robbed a convenience store with a knife in [[Ibaraki Prefecture|Ibaraki]] and was subsequently jailed for three-and-a-half years. It is speculated that Aoba's mental illness may reduce his maximum penalty for the attack from a [[Capital punishment in Japan|death sentence]] to life imprisonment. == Aftermath == One month after the arson attack, the victims began to return to work at the other Kyoto Animation studio. As of October 2019, while the number of Kyoto Animation employees decreased from 176 to 137, 27 of the surviving 33 victims returned to work with several having decided to take extended breaks to cope with the stress and anxiety brought by the attack. @@ -97,30 +97,33 @@ Due to recovery efforts, Kyoto Animation had suspended the 11th Kyoto Animation In November 2019, the studio had decided to continue training programmes for aspiring animators, in which trainees would be trained in movies, sketching and animations. Upon graduating from the programme, outstanding trainees could be recruited by the studio after being examined further. ===Impact on productions=== -In response to this incident, a publicity event for the upcoming 2020 ''[[Free! (TV series)#Films|Free!]]'' film was cancelled. Kyoto Animation's ''Sound! Euphonium'' collaboration with [[Keihan Main Line]] was delayed, as was episode 4 of ''[[Humanoid Monster Bem|BEM]]''. The third episode of [[David Production]]'s ''[[Fire Force]]'', an anime series about firefighters and people dying from [[Spontaneous human combustion|spontaneous combustion]], was delayed for a week and released with the colours of the fires and narration modified. Subsequent episodes of ''Fire Force'' were dealt with in a similar manner. The studio has decided to push on with premiering ''[[Violet Evergarden]] Gaiden'' on 3 August 2019 at Germany's [[AnimagiC]] convention as originally scheduled. The Japanese theatrical screening dates were extended by an extra week and honored the victims in the end credits. Despite earlier news reports stating that the upcoming ''Violet Evergarden'' film would premiere as scheduled on 10 January 2020, it was later announced to be delayed to 24 April 2020, but as a result of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the premiere was again delayed to 18 September 2020. An episode for ''[[Animation x Paralympic]]'', originally due to be aired in August 2019, was eventually announced as cancelled on 28 February 2020, citing that they would be unable to complete it in time for the [[2020 Summer Paralympics|2020 Paralympics]]. +In response to this incident, a publicity event for the upcoming 2020 film ''[[Free! (TV series)#Films|Free!]]'' was cancelled. Kyoto Animation's ''Sound! Euphonium'' collaboration with [[Keihan Main Line]] was delayed, as was episode 4 of ''[[Humanoid Monster Bem|BEM]]''. The third episode of [[David Production]]'s ''[[Fire Force]]'', an anime series about firefighters and people dying from [[Spontaneous human combustion|spontaneous combustion]], was delayed for a week and released with the colours of the fires and narration modified. Subsequent episodes of ''Fire Force'' were dealt with in a similar manner. The studio decided to push on with premiering ''[[Violet Evergarden]] Gaiden'' on 3 August 2019 at Germany's [[AnimagiC]] convention as originally scheduled. The Japanese theatrical screening dates were extended by an extra week and honored the victims in the end credits. Despite earlier news reports stating that the upcoming ''Violet Evergarden'' film would premiere as scheduled on 10 January 2020, it was later announced to be delayed to 24 April 2020, but as a result of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the premiere was again delayed to 18 September 2020. An episode for ''[[Animation x Paralympic]]'', originally due to be aired in August 2019, was eventually announced as cancelled on 28 February 2020, citing that they would be unable to complete it in time for the [[2020 Summer Paralympics|2020 Paralympics]]. === Measures to prevent recurrence === The [[Fire and Disaster Management Agency]] and the [[National Police Agency (Japan)|National Police Agency]] issued a notice on 25 July 2019, requiring gas stations to maintain sales records of people purchasing gasoline in refillable containers, which conform to fire safety regulations. Each record is to contain the buyer's personal information such as name, address, the purpose of the purchase, and quantity purchased. Although the notice had no legal backing, most buyers complied with this additional requirement voluntarily. This measure was formalised with the relevant regulations revised and enforced on 1 February 2020 to make the sales records mandatory. Post incident, the Kyoto Municipal Fire Department formulated guidelines for evacuation in the event of arson or terrorism and encouraged the installation of evacuation ladders. -As a result of the Kyoto Animation massacre, police in Japan are becoming more vigilant with each death threat directed at other companies (especially [[Khara (studio)|Khara]], [[Square Enix]], [[Animate (retailer)|Animate]], and ''[[Clannad (visual novel)|Clannad]]'' developer company [[Key (company)|Key]], all of which alluded to the incident and also received similar Kyoto Animation-referenced death threats), were able to identify the source of the threats, and arrested anyone who sent the threats before any further massacres transpire at these companies. +As a result of the attack, police in Japan are becoming more vigilant with each death threat directed at other companies (especially [[Khara (studio)|Khara]], [[Square Enix]], [[Animate (retailer)|Animate]], and ''[[Clannad (visual novel)|Clannad]]'' developer company [[Key (company)|Key]], all of which alluded to the incident and also received similar Kyoto Animation-referenced death threats), were able to identify the source of the threats, and arrested anyone who sent the threats before any further attacks transpire at these companies. + +=== Memorial === +A tribute video was published, one year after the attack, on July 18, 2020.{{Cite tweet|user=kyoani|number=1416563657064861700|script-title=ja:【現地追悼のご辞退について】|access-date=2021-07-18}} The company had considered holding a memorial ceremony, but in light of the [[COVID-19 pandemic in Japan]], decided against it.{{Cite web|last=Co.,Ltd|first=Kyoto Animation|title=Kyoto Animation Website|url=http://www.kyotoanimation.co.jp/en/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Kyoto Animation Website|language=en}} Similarly, at 10:30 am JST on July 18th, 2021, Kyoto Animation's YouTube channel streamed a 13-minute video to "provide a place for everyone to share their thoughts and feelings".{{Citation|script-title=ja:株式会社京都アニメーション 二年目の追悼式|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5TWmn7ems0|language=ja|access-date=2021-07-18}} In the video were messages and tributes from the studio, from staff members, and from the families of some of the deceased. The company requested that fans not visit the former site of Studio 1 on the anniversary of the incident to respect the wishes of local residents. ==Reactions== [[File:Kyoto animation arson attack 2 20190721.jpg|right|thumb|260px|The entrance to the studio after the arson attack. Bouquets and beverages are placed in memorial.]] -[[File:アニメイト秋葉原 京都アニメーション支援募金 (48333506016).jpg|thumb|260px|Donation box at [[Animate (retailer)|Animate]] [[Akihabara]].]] -[[File:The floral tributes at Rokujizo Station 2019-08-10(1) sa.jpg|thumb|right|260px|Flowers that have been installed in the field near the Rokujizō Station.]] -Kyoto Animation accepted direct donations through a local bank account to help the victims of the attack from 23 July 2019 to 27 December 2019. Eventually, the bank account had accumulated approximately {{JPY|3.3|2019}} billion. The donations included separate {{JPY|10|2019}} million donations from Japanese musician [[Yoshiki (musician)|Yoshiki]] and game developer [[Key (company)|Key]]. It was estimated that the company would require as much as {{JPY|10|2019}} billion to cover the cost of supporting the victims and affected families and company-related business operating recovery expenses. As of November 2019, the company has begun the process of distributing the funds raised to the victims, with each victim receiving an appropriate amount after factoring various considerations such as severity of injuries, whether the victim is a sole breadwinner, etc. +[[File:アニメイト秋葉原 京都アニメーション支援募金 (48333506016).jpg|thumb|260px|Donation box at [[Animate (retailer)|Animate]] [[Akihabara]]]] +[[File:The floral tributes at Rokujizo Station 2019-08-10(1) sa.jpg|thumb|right|260px|Flowers that have been installed in the field near Rokujizō Station]] +Kyoto Animation accepted direct donations through a local bank account to help the victims of the attack from 23 July 2019 to 27 December 2019. Eventually, the bank account had accumulated approximately {{JPY|3.3|2019}} billion. The donations included separate {{JPY|10|2019}} million donations from the Japanese musician [[Yoshiki (musician)|Yoshiki]] and game developer [[Key (company)|Key]]. It was estimated that the company would require as much as {{JPY|10|2019}} billion to cover the cost of supporting the victims and affected families and company-related business operating recovery expenses. As of November 2019, the company has begun the process of distributing the funds raised to the victims, with each victim receiving an appropriate amount after factoring various considerations such as severity of injuries, whether the victim is a sole breadwinner, etc. ===Domestic=== -[[Prime Minister of Japan|Prime Minister]] [[Shinzo Abe]] expressed his condolences and stated that he was "speechless" at the scale of the incident.{{efn|name=Condolences}} A first in Japanese corporate history, a measure was passed in the [[National Diet]] to allow for donations to the studio to be tax-exempt. The Chinese, French, Philippine, and Belgian embassies in Japan provided their own words of condolence.{{efn|name=Condolences}} +[[Shinzo Abe]], who then still served as Japan's [[Prime Minister of Japan|Prime Minister]], expressed his condolences and stated that he was "speechless" at the scale of the incident.{{efn|name=Condolences}} A first in Japanese corporate history, a measure was passed in the [[National Diet]] to allow for donations to the studio to be tax-exempt. The Chinese, French, Philippine, and Belgian embassies in Japan provided their own words of condolence.{{efn|name=Condolences}} -Numerous people and organisations related to the industry expressed concern and support, such as anime directors [[Makoto Shinkai]] and Tatsuki ([[:ja:たつき|ja]]), ''[[K-On!]]'' voice actress [[Aki Toyosaki]], ''[[Haruhi Suzumiya|The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya]]'' voice actresses [[Aya Hirano]], [[Minori Chihara]], and [[YÅ«ko Gotō]], ''[[Hyōka]]'' author [[Honobu Yonezawa]], ''[[Clannad (visual novel)|Clannad]]'' developer company [[Key (company)|Key]], and media company [[Kadokawa Corporation]].{{efn|name=Condolences|Condolences and support were expressed by many.}} Animation studios such as [[Shaft (company)|Shaft]], [[Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]], [[Bandai Namco Pictures]], [[Toei Animation]], [[Bones (studio)|Bones]], [[Khara (studio)|Khara]], [[Trigger (studio)|Trigger]], [[The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific|Walt Disney Japan]], and [[Madhouse (company)|Madhouse]] all offered their support as well.{{efn|name=Condolences}} +Numerous people and organisations related to the industry expressed concern and support, such as anime directors [[Makoto Shinkai]] and Tatsuki {{bracket|[[:ja:たつき|ja]]}}, ''[[K-On!]]'' voice actress [[Aki Toyosaki]], ''[[Haruhi Suzumiya|The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya]]'' voice actresses [[Aya Hirano]], [[Minori Chihara]], and [[YÅ«ko Gotō]], ''[[Hyōka]]'' author [[Honobu Yonezawa]], ''[[Clannad (visual novel)|Clannad]]'' developer company [[Key (company)|Key]], and media company [[Kadokawa Corporation]].{{efn|name=Condolences|Condolences and support were expressed by many.}} Animation studios such as [[Shaft (company)|Shaft]], [[Sunrise (company)|Sunrise]], [[Bandai Namco Pictures]], [[Toei Animation]], [[Bones (studio)|Bones]], [[Khara (studio)|Khara]], [[Trigger (studio)|Trigger]], [[The Walt Disney Company Asia Pacific|Walt Disney Japan]], and [[Madhouse (company)|Madhouse]] all offered their support as well.{{efn|name=Condolences}} -[[Animate (retailer)|Animate]], a major Japanese retailer of [[anime]], [[video game]]s, and [[manga]], took donations at all of their stores to support the victims, and had raised over 330 million yen by 1 September. +[[Animate (retailer)|Animate]], a major Japanese retailer of [[anime]], [[video game]]s, and [[manga]], took donations at all of their stores to support the victims, and had raised over {{JPY|330|2019}} million by 1 September. ===International=== Several foreign dignitaries, including [[Justin Trudeau]], [[Tsai Ing-wen]], [[António Guterres]], and others, offered their own messages of support for the victims.{{efn|name=Condolences}} -In the wake of the fire, a [[GoFundMe]] appeal was launched by American anime licensor [[Sentai Filmworks]]. With a target of US$750,000, it surpassed the US$1 million donation mark within the first 24 hours. It had received US$2.3 million at the end of the appeal. As of 7 December 2019, Sentai had transferred all of the funds raised, except for an amount for credit card processing fees, to Kyoto Animation studio. +In the wake of the fire, a [[GoFundMe]] appeal was launched by American anime licensor [[Sentai Filmworks]]. With a target of US$750,000, it surpassed the US$1 million donation mark within the first 24 hours. It had received US$2.3 million at the end of the appeal. As of 7 December 2019, Sentai had transferred all of the funds raised, except for credit card processing fees, to Kyoto Animation studio. Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly contribute by purchasing high-resolution downloadable images as they do not require staff to ship them. American licensing companies [[Aniplex of America]], [[Funimation]] and [[Crunchyroll]], and [[Nickelodeon Animation Studio]], all offered their support. [[Adult Swim]]'s anime-oriented [[Toonami]] block started their 20 July broadcast asking viewers to donate to the GoFundMe set up by [[Sentai Filmworks]]. @@ -130,6 +133,7 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con * [[List of building or structure fires]] * [[List of disasters in Japan by death toll]] * [[Sennichi Department Store Building fire]] +* [[2021 Osaka building fire]] ==Notes== {{notelist}} @@ -378,7 +382,7 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con {{cite news |author = - |title = 京アニ放火事件、青葉真司容疑者に逮捕状 京都府警 + |script-title = ja:京アニ放火事件、青葉真司容疑者に逮捕状 京都府警 |language = ja |date = 20 July 2019 |work = [[Asahi Shimbun]] @@ -391,7 +395,7 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con {{cite web |url = https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASMBG5GFWMBGPLZB006.html - |title = 放火想定した避難指針 京アニ生存者の声生かす 京都市:朝日新聞デジタル + |script-title = ja:放火想定した避難指針 京アニ生存者の声生かす 京都市:朝日新聞デジタル |website = 朝日新聞デジタル |language = ja |access-date = 2 April 2020 @@ -486,7 +490,7 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con {{cite web |url = https://newbem.jp/news/407/ - |title = 「BEM」第4話放送延期について + |script-title = ja:「BEM」第4話放送延期について |date = 30 July 2019 |website = newbem.jp |access-date = 2 August 2019 @@ -512,7 +516,7 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con {{cite web |url = http://www.bn-pictures.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=16874 - |title = Announcement of the suspension of Episode 3 broadcast + |trans-title = Announcement of the suspension of Episode 3 broadcast |script-title = ja:株式会社京都アニメーション様へ |author = |date = 19 July 2019 @@ -526,7 +530,7 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con {{cite web |url = https://www.bones.co.jp/news/5574 - |title = With respect to the arson case happened at Kyoto Animation + |trans-title = With respect to the arson case happened at Kyoto Animation |script-title = ja:株式会社京都アニメーション様で発生した放火事件につきまして {{!}} BONES-株式会社ボンズ |date = 20 July 2019 |website = [[Bones (studio)|Bones]] @@ -702,7 +706,7 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con |last = Nishino |first = Tomoaki |date = 2 August 2019 - |title = 2019å¹´7月18日に京都アニメーション第1スタジオで発生した放火火災の分析 + |script-title = ja:2019å¹´7月18日に京都アニメーション第1スタジオで発生した放火火災の分析 |trans-title = Analysis of the Arson Fire in the 1st Studio of Kyoto Animation on 18 July 2019 |url = http://www.dpri.kyoto-u.ac.jp/contents/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Analysis-of-Kyoto-Animation-Arson-Fire_20190802-1.pdf |url-status = live @@ -753,7 +757,7 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con {{cite web |url = https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/190725_kiho_95.pdf - |title = 給油取扱所におけるガソリンの容器への詰め替え販売に係る取扱いについて + |script-title = ja:給油取扱所におけるガソリンの容器への詰め替え販売に係る取扱いについて |language = ja |author = 消防庁危険物保安室長 |date = 25 Jul 2019 @@ -778,10 +782,10 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con }} {{cite web - |title =【速報】京アニ放火殺害 青葉容疑者 命に別条ない状態まで回復 + |script-title = ja:【速報】京アニ放火殺害 青葉容疑者 命に別条ない状態まで回復 |url = https://www.fnn.jp/posts/00423547CX/201909051722_CX_CX |date = 5 September 2019 - |language = ja + |language = ja |work = [[:ja:FNNプライムニュース デイズ]] |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190916020719/https://www.fnn.jp/posts/00423547CX/201909051722_CX_CX |archive-date = 16 September 2019 @@ -960,7 +964,7 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con {{cite news |url = https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2019111400405&g=soc - |title = 青葉容疑者、京都に転院 リハビリ本格化へ―京アニ放火 + |script-title = ja:青葉容疑者、京都に転院 リハビリ本格化へ―京アニ放火 |language = ja |date = 14 November 2019 |publisher = [[Jiji Press]] @@ -1086,12 +1090,11 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190720135718/https://www.khara.co.jp/2019/07/20/18571/ |archive-date = 20 July 2019 |url-status = dead - |title = 最新情報 - 株式会社カラー }} {{cite news |url = https://www.kobe-np.co.jp/news/sougou/201907/0012546431.shtml - |title = 京都アニメ放火で犠牲 「親思いで仕事も充実していたのに…」津田さん父言葉絞り出す + |script-title = ja:京都アニメ放火で犠牲 「親思いで仕事も充実していたのに…」津田さん父言葉絞り出す |language = ja |work = [[Kobe Shimbun]] |date = 24 July 2019 @@ -1115,7 +1118,7 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con }} {{cite web - |title = 京アニ事件容疑者、呼吸器装着で会話できず逮捕未定 発生2カ月 + |script-title = ja:京アニ事件容疑者、呼吸器装着で会話できず逮捕未定 発生2カ月 |date = 17 September 2019 |work = Kyoto Shimbun |url = https://www.kyoto-np.co.jp/top/article/20190917000125 @@ -1126,7 +1129,7 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con }} {{cite news - |title = 京アニ事件容疑者「こんなに優しくされたことなかった」 医療スタッフに感謝、転院前の病院で + |script-title = ja:京アニ事件容疑者「こんなに優しくされたことなかった」 医療スタッフに感謝、転院前の病院で |newspaper = [[Kyoto Shimbun]] |date = 15 November 2019 |url = https://www.kyoto-np.co.jp/articles/-/74638 @@ -1137,7 +1140,7 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con {{cite web |url = https://www.kyoto-np.co.jp/articles/-/147643 - |title = ガソリン販売、うそどう見抜く 京アニ放火の余波で1日から規制強化 |社会|地域のニュース|京都新聞 + |script-title = ja:ガソリン販売、うそどう見抜く 京アニ放火の余波で1日から規制強化 |社会|地域のニュース|京都新聞 |date = 31 Jan 2020 |website = 京都新聞 |language = ja @@ -1170,7 +1173,6 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190806083452/http://www.kyotoanimation.co.jp/information/?id=3075 |archive-date = 6 August 2019 |url-status = live - |title = ご支援の御礼とご案内(初出7月24日、改訂9月13日) }} {{cite news @@ -1230,7 +1232,6 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190918131645/https://this.kiji.is/546962336673809505 |archive-date = 18 September 2019 |url-status = live - |title = 京アニ負傷者34人、全員快方へ }} {{cite web @@ -1386,7 +1387,6 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190725045031/https://mainichi.jp/articles/20190724/k00/00m/040/353000c |archive-date = 25 July 2019 |url-status = dead - |title = 色彩担当・石田さんの死亡確認 両親「考えるだけで涙が止まらへん」 京アニ放火 }} {{cite web @@ -1434,7 +1434,6 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190718121436/https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20190718/k10011996981000.html |archive-date = 18 July 2019 |url-status = dead - |title = 現場に複数の刃物 }} {{cite news @@ -1453,7 +1452,7 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con {{cite web |url = https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20190718/k10011997571000.html - |title = "Death threats had been sent" says company president at animation company arson + |title = 'Death threats had been sent' says company president at animation company arson |date = 18 July 2019 |work = NHK News |access-date = 18 July 2019 @@ -1472,7 +1471,6 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190720183814/https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20190719/k10011998741000.html |archive-date = 20 July 2019 |url-status = dead - |title = 逃げる間もなく煙に… 犠牲者の多くは一酸化炭素中毒か 京都 }} {{cite news @@ -1485,7 +1483,6 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190720150044/https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20190720/k10012000611000.html |archive-date = 20 July 2019 |url-status = dead - |title = アニメ会社放火 青葉容疑者に逮捕状 }} {{cite news @@ -1510,7 +1507,6 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190723010904/http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20190720/k10012000301000.html |archive-date = 23 July 2019 |url-status = dead - |title = アニメ会社放火 安否分からない娘への思い 父親が語る }} {{cite news @@ -1523,7 +1519,6 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190720183959/https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20190720/k10011999961000.html |archive-date = 20 July 2019 |url-status = dead - |title = アニメ会社放火 青葉容疑者を別の病院に移送 警察 }} {{cite web @@ -1535,7 +1530,6 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190724063731/https://www3.nhk.or.jp/lnews/tokushima/20190722/8020005143.html |archive-date = 24 July 2019 |url-status = dead - |title = "京アニ"制作の作品原画展|NHK 徳島県のニュース }} {{cite web @@ -1555,7 +1549,7 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con |date = 27 August 2019 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190827171925/http://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/html/20190827/k10012050701000.html |archive-date = 27 August 2019 - |title =「京アニ」 死亡した25人の名前公表 京都府警 + |script-title = ja:「京アニ」 死亡した25人の名前公表 京都府警 |work = NHK News |language = ja |access-date = 28 August 2019 @@ -1684,7 +1678,7 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con |access-date = 22 July 2019 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190722054915/https://af.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idAFKCN1UH08E |archive-date = 22 July 2019 - |url-status = live + |url-status = dead }} {{cite news @@ -1752,7 +1746,7 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con }} {{cite web - |url = https://www.sankei.com/west/news/190718/wst1907180030-n1.html + |url = https://www.sankei.com/west/news/190731/wst1907310030-n1.html |script-title = ja:京アニ放火 バケツに向きしゃがむ男、叫び声と同時に炎・煙…発生時の第1スタジオは |language = ja |access-date = 8 March 2020 @@ -1764,7 +1758,7 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con {{Cite web |date = 2019-08-09 - |title = 40-Year-Old Man Arrested For Threatening Square Enix With "A Repeat Of Kyoto Animation" + |title = 40-Year-Old Man Arrested For Threatening Square Enix With 'A Repeat Of Kyoto Animation' |url = https://www.siliconera.com/40-year-old-man-arrested-for-threatening-square-enix-with-a-repeat-of-kyoto-animation/ |access-date = 2021-01-05 |website = Siliconera @@ -1910,7 +1904,7 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con |date = 8 January 2021 |access-date = 10 January 2021 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210108140122/https://soranews24.com/2021/01/08/kyoto-anime-arsonist-says-which-scene-he-feels-copied-his-work-and-incited-attack/ - |archive-date = 8 Jan 2021 + |archive-date = 8 January 2021 |url-status = live }} @@ -1993,7 +1987,6 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con {{cite web |url = http://www.st-trigger.co.jp/news/1208/ - |title = Kyoto Animation - Trigger |script-title = ja:株式会社トリガー |date = 20 July 2019 |website = [[Trigger (studio)|Trigger]] @@ -2106,19 +2099,6 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con |url-status = live }} -{{cite news - |last1 = Rich - |first1 = Motoko - |title = Suspected Arson at Kyoto Animation Studio Kills 33, Shocking Japan - |url = https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/17/world/asia/japan-fire-animation-studio.html - |access-date = 23 July 2019 - |work = [[The New York Times]] - |date = 17 July 2019 - |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190718210432/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/17/world/asia/japan-fire-animation-studio.html - |archive-date = 18 July 2019 - |url-status = live -}} - {{cite news |url = https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/20190720-OYT1T50170/ |script-title = ja:全焼スタジオ、取り壊して公園に…京アニ社長 @@ -2129,7 +2109,6 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190720124350/https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/20190720-OYT1T50170/ |archive-date = 20 July 2019 |url-status = dead - |title = 全焼スタジオ、取り壊して公園に…京アニ社長 }} {{cite news @@ -2152,6 +2131,7 @@ Fans have also taken to Kyoto Animation's Japanese digital store to directly con {{Fushimi-ku, Kyoto}} {{Portal bar|Anime and manga|Law|Japan}} +[[Category:2019 crimes in Japan]] [[Category:2019 murders in Japan]] [[Category:2019 fires in Asia]] [[Category:2019 in animation]]