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Japan animation industry sales fall 1.8% in 2020, first drop in decade

Business Aug 15, 2021

Japan animation industry sales fall 1.8% in 2020, first drop in decade

Sales in Japan's animation production industry fell 1.8% on year in 2020, the first drop in a decade, as hit movies such as the record-breaking success of the film on the blockbuster "Demon Slayer" manga series failed to offset the pandemic impact, according to ...

Japan faces challenge of securing skin donors

National Jul 18, 2021

Japan faces challenge of securing skin donors

With the number of people who agree to donate their skin after death on the decline, the Japan Skin Bank Network is calling for cooperation from citizens.

36 victims of 2019 Kyoto Animation arson attack remembered

National Jul 18, 2021

36 victims of 2019 Kyoto Animation arson attack remembered

Kyoto Animation Co. held a memorial service on Sunday for the 36 victims of an arson attack two years ago on one of its studios, one of Japan's worst mass murders.

A doctor's quest to save the KyoAni arson suspect

National / Crime & Legal Jun 8, 2021

A doctor's quest to save the KyoAni arson suspect

Shinji Aoba suffered critical burns in the alleged attack, but Takahiro Ueda was determined to keep him alive to ensure the case got solved.

Collapse, isolate, adjust and rebuild: How Japanese pop culture fared in the pandemic of 2020

Culture Dec 24, 2020

Collapse, isolate, adjust and rebuild: How Japanese pop culture fared in the pandemic of 2020

by Patrick St. Michel

Japan began 2020 with Olympic glory in its sights, with artists and musicians ready to take the spotlight. Then, the pandemic hit and pushed things in a much-needed direction.

Man indicted over Kyoto Animation arson attack that killed 36

National / Crime & Legal Dec 16, 2020

Man indicted over Kyoto Animation arson attack that killed 36

Prosecutors indicted a 42-year-old man Wednesday over an arson attack in July last year on a Kyoto Animation Co. studio that killed 36 people and injured 33 others. Shinji Aoba, who was arrested in May for perpetrating one of Japan's worst mass murders, has likely ...

Man to be indicted over deadly Kyoto Animation arson attack

National Dec 11, 2020

Man to be indicted over deadly Kyoto Animation arson attack

Shinji Aoba, who was arrested in May, has likely been determined by medical experts to be mentally competent and can be held criminally liable.

‘Violet Evergarden: The Movie’: A small miracle in the making

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.

Kyoto Animation studio marks one year since deadly arson attack

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.

KyoAni arson suspect thought there were only two victims in fire

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.

Police arrest suspect in deadly Kyoto Animation arson attack

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.

Forget about anime production delays by streaming these classics

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.

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