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 ...
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.
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.
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
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
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 ...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
