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Kyoto Animation arson attack

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Kyoto Animation arson attack
Kyoto Animation's Studio 1 in May 2015
Kyoto Animation Studio 1 is located in Kyoto city
Kyoto Animation Studio 1
Kyoto Animation Studio 1
Kyoto Animation Studio 1 (Kyoto city)
Kyoto Animation Studio 1 is located in Japan
Kyoto Animation Studio 1
Kyoto Animation Studio 1
Kyoto Animation Studio 1 (Japan)
Native name京都アニメーション放火事件
LocationFushimi, Kyoto, Japan
Coordinates34°55′59.0″N 135°47′34.6″E / 34.933056°N 135.792944°E / 34.933056; 135.792944
Date18 July 2019 (2019-07-18)
10:35 a.m. JST, UTC+09:00[1]
TargetKyoto Animation Studio 1
Attack type
Arson, mass murder
WeaponsGasoline (40 L),[1] lighter, multiple knives (unused), hammer[2]
Deaths33
Injured36 (including the suspect)
MotivePossible revenge attack[3]

An arson attack at Kyoto Animation's Studio 1 building in the Fushimi ward of Kyoto, Japan, took place on Thursday, 18 July 2019.[4] Shortly after 10:30 a.m., an unidentified 41-year-old man poured gasoline inside the offices and on workers,[5] shouting "die!" (死ね), and setting fire to the building.[6] The man fled but was chased by an employee before collapsing on the street, where police apprehended him.[7]

At least 33 people were killed, with 36 others injured and hospitalized.[8] It is reported to be one of the deadliest mass-murder incidents in Japan's history since the end of World War II,[9] and the deadliest building fire in the country since the Myojo 56 building fire in 2001.

Background

Kyoto Animation was one of Japan's most prolific anime studios at the time of the attack, known for titles such as K-On! and Violet Evergarden.[10] It has several different locations in Kyoto: Studio 1 was located in Fushimi; Studio 2 (head office), Studio 5, and the merchandise development division are located in Uji, one train station away from Studio 1. Studio 1 was commonly used for the main head staff of the company, and was only recently built in 2015.[11][12]

A few weeks prior to the attack, Kyoto Animation had received a sudden surge in death threats being sent to the company. The company's president, Hideaki Hatta, commented saying it was unknown if it was related to the incident, as the messages were sent anonymously.[13] Regardless, he had contacted police and lawyers about them. The doors to the studio were usually locked by security, but they had expected visitors that morning.[11]

Incident

The fire began with an explosion[14] at around 10:30 a.m. local time[1] (01:30 UTC) when the perpetrator walked into Studio 1 and lit the building on fire with 40 litres (8.8 imp gal; 11 US gal) of gasoline. The gasoline was carried on a trolley after being transferred from two 20-litre cans near the building. He is reported to have been shouting "Die!" (死ね) as he carried out the attack. The perpetrator also poured gasoline over some people, causing them to run out into the street in flames.[15]

As the fire grew by the entrance, people were trapped inside the building. Nineteen dead bodies were found on the third floor by the stairs to the roof attempting to escape.[2] The perpetrator fled the scene but was chased by a Kyoto Animation employee and soon collapsed on the street, where he was apprehended by the police.[7] Multiple unused knives were found lying by the scene.[16]

The fire was put out at 3:19 p.m. local time (06:19 UTC).[1] Once the rescue efforts had ended, it was confirmed by NHK News that all persons and bodies in the studio at the time had been accounted for.[17]

At 10:00 p.m. local time (13:00 UTC), the Fire and Disaster Management Agency published its report stating the building was completely destroyed by the fire. The building is also noted to have had no deficiencies in fire safety compliance during its last inspection on 17 October 2018.[1]

Police have started making investigations at the building site.[18]

Victims

At least 33 people were killed, and 36 others were injured with 10 in serious condition.[1][19][20] At least 73 people were inside the building at the time of the fire.[11]

Those who died have yet to be identified by name as the police do not identify the bodies of the deceased. Identification will be carried out by doctors at the mortuary.[21][22]

Suspect

A 41-year-old male from the Kantō region has been identified as the suspect.[23][24]

After being apprehended by police the suspect was taken to the hospital with severe burns in the legs, chest, and face.[11][17] During his transport to the hospital he admitted to having started the fire,[25] accusing the studio of "ripping off" or "plagiarising" (パクり やがって).[7][26][24] Authorities are unable to question him further as his injuries are currently being treated at the hospital, and he is under sedation. The investigation process of questioning him will commence when he wakes.[27][28]

The suspected perpetrator was reported to have a criminal history prior to the incident. In 2012, he reportedly robbed a convenience store with a knife in Ibaraki and was subsequently arrested.[29]

Reactions

A GoFundMe appeal was launched in the wake of the fire by American anime licensor Sentai Filmworks.[30] With a target of USD 750,000, it has surpassed the US$1 million donation mark within the first 24 hours.[31][32][33]

Numerous people related to the industry expressed concern, such as animator and filmmaker Makoto Shinkai.[5][34]

Prime Minister Shinzō Abe,[5][35] Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,[36] Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen,[37] Apple CEO Tim Cook,[38] and the Chinese[39] and French[40] embassies in Japan provided words of condolence.[41]

See also

References

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  35. ^ Abe, Shinzō [@AbeShinzo] (18 July 2019). "本日、京都で発生した放火殺人事件では、多数の死傷者が出ており、あまりの凄惨さに言葉を失います。お亡くなりになられた方のご冥福をお祈りいたします。負傷された皆様にお見舞いを申し上げるとともに、一日も早い回復をお祈りしています。" (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved 18 July 2019 – via Twitter.
  36. ^ Trudeau, Justin [@JustinTrudeau] (18 July 2019). "Canadians send our deepest condolences to the families of those killed in the arson attack in Kyoto that has taken so many innocent lives. To the people of Japan – we're mourning these tragic losses with you, and wishing a quick recovery to everyone who was injured" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 July 2019 – via Twitter.
  37. ^ Ing-wen, Tsai [@iingwen] (18 July 2019). "外遊先で京都アニメーション放火殺人事件の消息を知り、驚くと共に心を痛めています。さきほど安倍首相のお見舞いのツイートも拝見しました。京都アニメーションは台湾の多くの人にとって、青春の思い出でもあります。亡くなられた方のご冥福と、負傷された方の一日も早い回復をお祈りしています" (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved 18 July 2019 – via Twitter.
  38. ^ Cook, Tim [@tim_cook] (18 July 2019). "Kyoto Animation is home to some of the world's most talented animators and dreamers — the devastating attack today is a tragedy felt far beyond Japan. KyoAni artists spread joy all over the world and across generations with their masterpieces. 心よりご冥福をお祈りいたします。" (Tweet). Retrieved 19 July 2019 – via Twitter.
  39. ^ Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Japan [@ChnEmbassy_jp] (18 July 2019). "京都で発生した悲惨な事件で、お亡くなりになられた方のご冥福をお祈りし、負傷された皆様にお見舞いを申し上げます。" (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved 18 July 2019 – via Twitter.
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