'Too painful': Kyoto anime fans join prime ministers in mourning fire victims.

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Sense of loss spreads beyond fans of the genre as Justin Trudeau and Tim Cook voice their shock.

Flowers are placed in front of the Kyoto Animation building to mourn the dozens killed in an arson attack in Japan. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters
▼ “I have watched animation since I was a student, and this was a terrible event,” says Jun Shin, a 30-year-old fan from Osaka who visited the site of the Kyoto Animation fire in Japanto say a prayer. “I wanted to come and mourn.”
Jun is just one of the fans of Kyoto Animation, affectionally abbreviated as “KyoAni”, to visit the Studio #1 building in Fushimi, Kyoto, after Thursday’s arson attack in which at least 33  people died, the country’s worst mass-casualty event in decades.
“It’s hard to put into words how I feel,” said 27-year-old Yuichi Kumami, who had taken time off work in nearby Osaka to lay flowers at the site as firefighters and police officers continued their investigations. “They may not be able to produce the same kind of works again and it was my hope that there would be more memorable works in the future, but that may be impossible now and that is very saddening,” he said, his voice cracking with emotion.
One 23-year-old university student, who paid his respects before going to his lessons, said: “You hear about gun killings overseas, but anyone can get their hands on gasoline and that is pretty frightening.”
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As a person who suffers from depression and anxiety, A Silent Voice touched me in more ways that one with it's beautiful animation and touching story. Kyoto animation has been and will always be one of my favorite animation studios. pic.twitter.com/nJzsjPMuhc
July 18, 2019
The sense of loss and mourning spread beyond the world of anime, with a mix of world leaders and industry figures voicing their shock and horror at the scale of the disaster.
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau saidthe country was mourning with Japan: “Canadians send our deepest condolences to the families of those killed in the arson attack in Kyoto that has taken so many innocent lives.”
Apple chief executive Tim Cook praised the studio and its work. He tweeted: “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.”
They were joined earlier by Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, who said: “I’m speechless at the many deaths that have resulted from the murder-arson case that has occurred today in Kyoto. I pray for happiness in the next world for the victims. I would also like to express my condolences to the injured and pray for their speedy recovery.” (▪ ▪ ▪)

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Kyoto Animation studio fire: at least 33 dead after arson attack in Japan



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asr335704

It is heartening to see that Country Heads are standing with Japan and sending their condolences to families affected in Japan.
Hope that Police will complete the investigation soon and justice will prevail.
May their souls rest in peace.

ajayjohri

How can this happen in Japan, the land of wise and tolerant people? Hope this never happens again - the world looks up at Japan for good behaviour, among other things.

krisscross888

What has happened to world

Buddha480

What a pity - lovely creative work which has emerged from there and made all our lives brighter. Sad