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ANIMATION

Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 17, 2019
Three months after deadly KyoAni arson attack, injured suspect's arrest remains out of reach
The suspect in the deadly arson attack on Kyoto Animation Co. has yet to recover enough to be arrested even three months after the incident, investigative sources say.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 7, 2019
No longer in critical condition, Kyoto Animation arson attack suspect to face arrest
The condition of Shinji Aoba, the suspect in the July arson attack on Kyoto Animation's studio, is improving, and he is likely to be handed an arrest warrant soon.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / Wide Angle
Sep 5, 2019
Giving anime strength overseas
The Crunchyroll Expo in California sees Japanese animation enthusiasts gather to meet their heroes and embrace all aspects of anime fandom.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
Aug 18, 2019
Activities to keep the kids animated
Have a young budding animation director on your hands? 'The Science Behind Pixar' exhibition takes kids (and so-inclined adults) through the process from modeling and rigging to simulation and rendering.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 16, 2019
Kyoto Animation suspends annual novel contest in wake of deadly arson attack
Arson-hit Kyoto Animation Co. has decided to suspend its annual novel competition in the wake of the July 18 attack on its studio in Kyoto that left 35 people dead and dozens injured.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Aug 13, 2019
Remembering the staff of Kyoto Animation
Almost a month after the main studio of Kyoto Animation was set on fire, killing 35 and injuring many more, details of the victims are still emerging after police released the names of 10 workers on Aug. 2.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 8, 2019
Well-wishers fold 50,000 origami cranes for KyoAni victims
More than 50,000 origami paper cranes made by thousands of anime fans and well-wishers were presented Thursday in tribute to the victims of the arson attack on a Kyoto Animation Co. studio three weeks ago.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 6, 2019
Fuji TV apologizes after calling KyoAni arson victim Yasuhiro Takemoto an 'idiot' due to a misquote
Fuji Television Network has apologized to families of the victims of the July 18 arson attack on a Kyoto Animation studio after misquoting a friend of anime director Yasuhiro Takemoto, who died in the blaze, as saying "there was no idiot like him" during a news program that aired Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / FOCUS
Aug 5, 2019
Dignity, privacy and the right to know: Mixed feelings on disclosure of Kyoto arson victims' names
The release of the names of 10 of the 35 people who died in last month's arson attack on a Kyoto Animation Co. studio has prompted mixed responses from the public, including concerns over the privacy of grieving families.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN
Aug 3, 2019
Re-examining 2001's fatal Kabukicho blaze in the wake of the Kyoto Animation attack
Police have described the torching of Kyoto Animation, which killed 35 people, as the worst case of arson in postwar Japan. Given the shocking details of the attack that have emerged since July 18, it's certainly not hard to believe.

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