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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.

Japan's top court backs detention of KyoAni arson-murder suspect

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.

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.

For families of KyoAni arson victims, grief continues after suspect's 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.

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.

Families of Kyoto Animation attack victims start receiving workers' comp

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.

Kyoto Animation massacre puts Japan's media at crossroads on disclosure

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 ...

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