A man who survived Thursday's deadly arson attack on an animation studio in the city of Kyoto has told Jiji Press that the door to the roof of the building was "a difficult type to open" because it was unusual. The door was "a rare ...
Kyoto Animation: A unique force in Japan's anime industry
It took Kyoto Animation Co. almost 40 years to establish itself as one of the leading animation production studios in the country. Within a matter of minutes Thursday, dozens of the company's employees and much of the materials for its current projects were lost when ...
Neighbors report seeing suspect in Kyoto Animation fire near studio in days before blaze
Several people living near Kyoto Animation Co.’s studio say they saw a man resembling the suspect in the area in the days before the deadly arson attack.
Most victims of Kyoto inferno suffocated in stairwell leading to roof; no sprinklers installed
Most of the “KyoAni” employees are thought to have died from carbon monoxide poisoning, and police say the studio was accused of “stealing a novel.”
Kyoto Animation: Arson-hit studio known for skilled animators and passionate fan base
It may not have the international name recognition of Studio Ghibli, but Kyoto Animation has many passionate fans and is known for its team of skilled animators that provide top-quality work for others and can produce its own hits, such as "Lucky Star," "K-On!" ...
At least 33 people dead, dozens injured in suspected arson at Kyoto Animation studio
About 70 people were believed to have been working when the fire broke out at around 10:35 a.m.
An arson attack at a well-known animation studio in Kyoto that left at least 33 people dead Thursday stunned fans of anime both at home and abroad. Expressions of sympathy and prayers poured in from fans of works produced by Kyoto Animation Co., also known ...
Store featuring 'Astro Boy' creator Osamu Tezuka's manga characters opens in Tokyo
A store themed around the work of "Astro Boy" manga artist Osamu Tezuka opened earlier this month in Tokyo's Asakusa district, putting an array of available products on display, from traditional Japanese crafts to artificial intelligence robots. The Tezuka Osamu Shop & Cafe is currently ...
Anime's aging but active artists: Mamoru Oshii on his latest project, 'Vladlove'
Writer and director Mamoru Oshii is best known for creating sci-fi thrillers that challenge orthodoxy with their philosophical musings and provocative, often nutty, imagery. His most famous film, the 1995 anime epic "Ghost in the Shell," features a stone-cold cyborg heroine who dives nude ...
Japan is cool but has no clue about selling itself
The country is still struggling to make money off of its worldwide cultural cachet
Why Hollywood doesn't yet get anime
When it comes to Hollywood's versions of Japanese content, most fans return to the originals and wonder: Why can't they get it right? Jeff Gomez, CEO of Starlight Runner sheds some light on the West's cultural misreading of anime and manga.
Japan's anime industry in crisis despite its popularity
Japan's booming animation industry is in crisis — with low pay, long hours and a huge shortage of artists — just as its global popularity has never been higher. Though earlier this month, French animator Jeremy Clapin won this year's celebrated Annecy International Animation Film ...
