What happened to the arsonist of Kyoto Animation?

After awaiting his recovery from life-threatening burns for more than ten months, the police arrested 42-year-old Shinji Aoba on suspicion of murder and other offenses on 27 May 2020, and he was formally indicted on 16 December 2020.

Did Kyoto Animation steal from Shinji Aoba?

The suspect in the deadly arson attack on Kyoto Animation in 2019, Shinji Aoba, has revealed the specific scene in the high school archery club anime Tsurune that he believes was stolen from his story submission to the studio’s amateur writing competition.

Is Kyoani a recovery?

OSAKA — Kyoto Animation, which saw at least 36 employees killed in a devastating arson attack in July 2019, has been gradually coming back to life.

Why did Kyoto Animation get attacked?

Japanese media, citing unnamed police sources, reported in the aftermath that Aoba’s motive was the belief that Kyoto Animation had stolen a novel he wrote. The incident shocked Japan to the core. The country has exceedingly low rates of violent crime, and the victims were especially treasured within the anime world.

Is Evergarden Violet finished?

Violet Evergarden, a Japanese light novel series scripted by Kana Akatsuki and illustrated by Akiko Takase aired its first episode on 11th January 2018. The series is directed by Taichi Ishidate and the screenplay was done by Reiko Yoshida. The amazing animation came to a season end on 5th April 2018 with 13 episodes.

What anime triggered Shinji Aoba?

It was there officials learned the suspect was triggered by the TV anime Tsurune. After being arrested in July 2019, Aoba told police he targeted the studio as he felt the company stole material from a script he submitted to Kyoto Animation for a contest.

Is Kyoto Animation okay?

After five months of demolition work, anime production company Kyoto Animation’s Studio #1 has been completely cleared away. Work crews began gutting the building in November, roughly four months after a devastating arson attack on the building, located in Kyoto’s Fushimi Ward.