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serenade_beta · 2019-07-18, 00:53

Hmm, when was the last mass murder in Japan? Akihabara? I think that came after the Sarin attacks.
Fairly easy to guess when was the last one for the US, but I think it has been years for Japan.

***relentlessflame*** · 2019-07-18, 01:02

For people looking for a collection of translated news, ultimatemegax has a thread on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/ultimatemegax/st...78230908276742

Another thread:

https://twitter.com/highimpactsex/st...78795902070785

I have no words to express about this at the moment. Just at this time I ask people in this thread to be respectful and not get into stupid tangents about disliking some/all of their work or things like that, as it comes across as "maybe they deserved it." Nobody deserves this, so don't even go there. If you see posts like that in this thread or elsewhere on the forum, please report them so the poster can be banned.

Mister Twit · 2019-07-18, 02:04

Boy I'm mad. If it somehow ends up that this guy was an overreacting fan then modern fandom will have sunk to a new low.

Arabesque · 2019-07-18, 02:10

This is heartbreaking. I read about the deaths, and all my thoughts go to the staff and their families.

Arya · 2019-07-18, 02:32

I'm shocked. I just read the news. And really, it doesn't matter if they did this or that anime, the reasons behind it either, that's something inconceivable.

Not really relevant, but I wonder how a "fan" could do it, in such a lethal way. The arson took almost the entire building.

RRW · 2019-07-18, 03:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by serenade_beta

Hmm, when was the last mass murder in Japan? Akihabara? I think that came after the Sarin attacks.
Fairly easy to guess when was the last one for the US, but I think it has been years for Japan.

last big one is Sagamihara one in 2016. 19 people die of stabbing

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagamihara_stabbings

this year also got mass stabbing albeit only 3 dies (18 injured) including the stabber

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_stabbings

There is also an arson in 2017. 5 people dies

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news...eports-9285152

Archon_Wing · 2019-07-18, 03:16

Dang, not cool at all.

They've certainly brought me many hours of light with their work; best of wishes goes to the victims and survivors.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guardian Enzo

I’m not presuming anything - just observing. If this was arson the broad categories are pretty limited - disgruntled employee, crazy fan or personal grudge. If this was a known black company, you’d be more inclined to think #1 but that KyoAni is not.

That just makes it all the worse. It means some loser did it for no other reason than malice. I'll just leave it at that; someone that doesn't produce and only destroys deserves no recognition.

Sheba · 2019-07-18, 03:19

There will be a before and after the disaster KyoAni. Whatever we will see a great recovery or a decline is up to fate. I wish for the former.

XLNC · 2019-07-18, 03:29

List of missing KyoAni directors:
Ishihara Tatsuya - Director (AIR, Suzumiya Haruhi series, Kannon, Nichijou, CLANNAD, Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions, Sound! Euphonium)
Ishidate Taichi - Director (Kyoukai no Kanata, Violet Evergarden)
Takemoto Yasuhiro - Director (Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon, The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya)
Kawanami Eisaku - Director (Free!-Timeless Medley-, Free!-Dive to the Future-)
Nishiya Futoshi - Animation director (A Silent Voice, Liz and the Blue Bird, Nichijou), Character Design (HYOUKA)
Kadowaki Miku - Animation director (Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon, Tsurune), Character Design (Kyoukai no Kanata)

Yamada Naoko (Director - K-On!, A Silent Voice, Liz and the Blue Bird) was confirmed to be safe.

Marcus H. · 2019-07-18, 03:32

Update:

Ishihara and Ishidate are safe.
Source: https://twitter.com/nagesutemajin86/...68226516221953

Kakurin · 2019-07-18, 03:33

Death toll now at 24 according to AFP. This is completely insane.

Guardian Enzo · 2019-07-18, 04:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus H.

Update:

Ishihara and Ishidate are safe.
Source: https://twitter.com/nagesutemajin86/...68226516221953

Thanks for sharing that small kernel of good news.

It's apparently been reported that the arsonist was not a current or former KyoAni employee. Sadly I feel more confident than ever we're looking at a disgruntled "fan".

Faux Mecha · 2019-07-18, 04:15

i send my prayers to all of those affected.

erneiz_hyde · 2019-07-18, 04:29

24 deaths!? My God. How bad was that fire? Was a bomb involved or something?

OH&S · 2019-07-18, 04:32

This is horrible. This is the worst thing that has happened to the anime industry for at least the past decade.

SeijiSensei · 2019-07-18, 04:38

BBC reports that the suspect had not been an employee.

Quote:

NHK said the man had been heard saying "drop dead" as he set fire to the building.

Latest reports say the man is not a former employee and does not have any obvious connection to the studio.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-49027178

A GoFundMe has been set up by Sentai to aid the victims.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-kyoani-heal

inisipis · 2019-07-18, 04:47

This is such a horrible news. Japan is such peaceful place but you get these bloody nutters messing up the place. This is a hanging job for such monsters.

Prayers to those who died. May they rest in peace. My thoughts to the families and those who are wounded. May they get back on their feet quickly.

MeoTwister5 · 2019-07-18, 04:52

CEO Hideaki Hatta has told reporters that the studio has been receiving death threats to staff for the last few years.

Does that even happen to other studios?

XLNC · 2019-07-18, 04:58

IDK if it was posted before, but apparently, the suspect felt that he was "ripped off" so he committed the arson.

**Klashikari** · 2019-07-18, 05:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeoTwister5

CEO Hideaki Hatta has told reporters that the studio has been receiving death threats to staff for the last few years.

Does that even happen to other studios?

That's "common" enough. One of the most infamous case was Anno after Evangelion, and it wasn't just letters: Gainax had graffiti at its entrance so yeah.

Meanwhile, authorities have found 2 barrels of 20L of Gasoline, 6 kitchen knives and a hammer at the studio first floor. I have no idea what he was thinking, but there is no doubt he was about to do a massacre.

On a side note, just in case, I suggest not donating any money right now, even Sentai Filmworks's campaign. KyoAni is a private company, not part of Japan's state. As such, a sudden flow of money isn't something they can handle without care and they potentially can get accounting troubles because of that. So it is best to wait for an official announcement.

2019-07-18, 00:53	Link #21
serenade_beta そのおっぱいで13才 Join Date: Dec 2006	Hmm, when was the last mass murder in Japan? Akihabara? I think that came after the Sarin attacks. Fairly easy to guess when was the last one for the US, but I think it has been years for Japan. __________________ -Blog --> http://tdnshumi.blogspot.com/ (Mainly about video games) -R.I.P. Hiroshi Yamauchi, Gaming wouldn't have been the same without you (9/19/13)

2019-07-18, 01:02	Link #22
*relentlessflame* 　 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2003 Age: 41	For people looking for a collection of translated news, ultimatemegax has a thread on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ultimatemegax/st...78230908276742 Another thread: https://twitter.com/highimpactsex/st...78795902070785 I have no words to express about this at the moment. Just at this time I ask people in this thread to be respectful and not get into stupid tangents about disliking some/all of their work or things like that, as it comes across as "maybe they deserved it." Nobody deserves this, so don't even go there. If you see posts like that in this thread or elsewhere on the forum, please report them so the poster can be banned. __________________ [...]

2019-07-18, 02:10	Link #24
Arabesque Licensed Hunter-a-holic Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: United Kingdom Age: 35	This is heartbreaking. I read about the deaths, and all my thoughts go to the staff and their families. __________________

2019-07-18, 02:32	Link #25
Arya Senior Member Join Date: May 2004	I'm shocked. I just read the news. And really, it doesn't matter if they did this or that anime, the reasons behind it either, that's something inconceivable. Not really relevant, but I wonder how a "fan" could do it, in such a lethal way. The arson took almost the entire building. __________________ *The meaning of things lies not in the things themselves, but in our attitude towards them.*

2019-07-18, 03:19	Link #28
Sheba RUN, YOU FOOLS! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Formerly Iwakawa base and Chaldea. Now Teyvat, the Astral Express & the Outpost Age: 44	There will be a before and after the disaster KyoAni. Whatever we will see a great recovery or a decline is up to fate. I wish for the former. __________________

2019-07-18, 02:04	Link #23
Mister Twit Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Somewhere in this machine	Boy I'm mad. If it somehow ends up that this guy was an overreacting fan then modern fandom will have sunk to a new low.

2019-07-18, 03:29	Link #29
XLNC Member Join Date: Dec 2012	List of missing KyoAni directors: Ishihara Tatsuya - Director (AIR, Suzumiya Haruhi series, Kannon, Nichijou, CLANNAD, Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions, Sound! Euphonium) Ishidate Taichi - Director (Kyoukai no Kanata, Violet Evergarden) Takemoto Yasuhiro - Director (Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon, The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya) Kawanami Eisaku - Director (Free!-Timeless Medley-, Free!-Dive to the Future-) Nishiya Futoshi - Animation director (A Silent Voice, Liz and the Blue Bird, Nichijou), Character Design (HYOUKA) Kadowaki Miku - Animation director (Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon, Tsurune), Character Design (Kyoukai no Kanata) Yamada Naoko (Director - K-On!, A Silent Voice, Liz and the Blue Bird) was confirmed to be safe.

2019-07-18, 03:32	Link #30
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2019-07-18, 03:33	Link #31
Kakurin 大佐 Join Date: Jun 2013	Death toll now at 24 according to AFP. This is completely insane. __________________

2019-07-18, 04:15	Link #33
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2019-07-18, 04:29	Link #34
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2019-07-18, 04:32	Link #35
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2019-07-18, 04:47	Link #37
inisipis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mandaluyong, Philippines	This is such a horrible news. Japan is such peaceful place but you get these bloody nutters messing up the place. This is a hanging job for such monsters. Prayers to those who died. May they rest in peace. My thoughts to the families and those who are wounded. May they get back on their feet quickly.

2019-07-18, 04:52	Link #38
MeoTwister5 Komrades of Kitamura Kou Join Date: Jul 2004 Age: 39	CEO Hideaki Hatta has told reporters that the studio has been receiving death threats to staff for the last few years. Does that even happen to other studios? __________________ Medical Student vs. Anime Last Exile - Fam the Silver Wing -

2019-07-18, 04:58	Link #39
XLNC Member Join Date: Dec 2012	IDK if it was posted before, but apparently, the suspect felt that he was "ripped off" so he committed the arson.