KyoAni studio, which was responsible for many popular animes such as Haruhi Suzumiya, Hyouka, Free!, Full Metal Panic, Hibike! Euphonium, K-on and others; has been destroyed in a mass arson attack by an individual claiming that they stole his ideas. Over 35 people have died with a similar number injured, out of a studio of 160 individuals. Japan's anime industry has lost some of its greatest and most innovative talent.
This really hits home as I am a fan of Japanese animation. As a teen, anime helped me through dark times and brought me joy whether through the humor, the feel-good slice-of-life anime, or simply jerking it to cute 2D girls as a horny teenager.
Kyoto Animation burned to the ground
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