Film / Reviews Oct 1, 2020
‘Violet Evergarden: The Movie’: A small miracle in the making
by Matt Schley
After multiple delays in production, Kyoto Animation’s film provides solace and answers to fans of the animated series of the same name.
National / Crime & Legal Jul 18, 2020
Kyoto Animation studio marks one year since deadly arson attack
Around 100 bereaved family members and company officials on Saturday marked the first anniversary of the country’s worst crime in decades.
National / Crime & Legal Jun 5, 2020
Japan's top court backs detention of KyoAni arson-murder suspect
The judges dismissed Shinji Aoba's appeal because they now consider him a flight risk.
National / Crime & Legal May 29, 2020
KyoAni arson suspect thought there were only two victims in fire
Shinji Aoba was initially unaware of the death toll and was informed by police following his arrest.
National / Crime & Legal May 28, 2020
For families of KyoAni arson victims, grief continues after suspect's arrest
Shinji Aoba, 42, was arrested Wednesday by Kyoto Prefectural Police on suspicion of carrying out the attack that killed 36 people.
National / Crime & Legal May 27, 2020
Police arrest suspect in deadly Kyoto Animation arson attack
The arrest comes 10 months after the studio in Kyoto was set on fire, killing 36 people and injuring 33 others.
TV Apr 30, 2020
Forget about anime production delays by streaming these classics
by Matt Schley
Many anime releases have been delayed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but in the meantime, with their vast libraries of anime films and series, streaming services can tide us over.
National Jan 15, 2020
Families of Kyoto Animation attack victims start receiving workers' comp
The government has started paying out on compensation claims for those killed in the Kyoto Animation Co. studio arson attack after the agency recognized the deaths as work-related.
National Dec 26, 2019
Kyoto Animation massacre puts Japan's media at crossroads on disclosure
The horrific Kyoto Animation Co. arson attack that killed 36 people and injured 33 others in July could very well be remembered as a pivotal moment in the Japanese media's coverage of crime victims. Domestic media refrained from excessively covering the relatives of those hurt ...
National / Crime & Legal Nov 27, 2019
Suspected Kyoto Animation arsonist undergoes unprecedented skin grafts
The KyoAni arson suspect, who suffered burns on 90 percent of his body, has become the first person to undergo surgery after such extensive damage without the use of donor skin.
National Nov 22, 2019
by Satoshi Sugiyama
In a show of resilience following a deadly arson attack on one of its studios earlier this year, Kyoto Animation Co. has announced that it will continue to offer training programs for aspiring animators next year. The animation company — also known as KyoAni — ...
National / Crime & Legal Nov 14, 2019
Suspect in KyoAni arson attack transferred to hospital in Kyoto after skin grafts
The suspect in a deadly arson attack on a Kyoto Animation Co. studio in July was sent Thursday to a Kyoto hospital from one in Osaka Prefecture after undergoing multiple skin grafts. Kyoto police plan to arrest Shinji Aoba, 41, after he sufficiently recovers from ...