Japanese animation suffered heavy losses and revealed the causes of animation arson in Kyoto
4hw.com.cn: on the morning of the 18th local time, the building of the first animation studio in Kyoto, Japan, which has launched many well-known animations such as the melancholy of Lianggong spring, was set on fire and suffered heavy casualties. At least 33 of the about 70 employees who went to work that day have been confirmed dead.
Although the arsonist has been arrested on the spot, for countless animation fans, the death of the painter and the loss of the original are distressing.
33 people died
Japan's worst arson in recent years
At about 10:30 a.m. local time on the 18th, the arrival of a 41 year old man broke the calm of the first studio of 'Kyoto animation' located in Fuji District, Kyoto City, Japan.
In the studio of the three story building, the man dumped and lit a liquid suspected of gasoline. Witnesses said he shouted 'die!' Light the fire.
'I heard an explosion on the first floor' and 'there was an explosion on the ground floor of the building, and then thick smoke came out'. The police received a report from nearby people at about 10:35. When people ran out to check after hearing the explosion, they found billowing black smoke from the second and third floors of Kyoto animation buildings.
At about 11 a.m., about 30 fire engines arrived at the scene to put out the fire. The Jingdu Fire Bureau informed that as of 3:20 p.m., the fire had been put out.
According to the latest news, the fire has killed 33 people. The Japanese police agency said that this is the largest number of people killed in arson since Heisei era.
Arson and plagiarism?
The suspect's condition may worsen
Kyoto government police said that a man fled to the south of the studio after setting fire. He fell on the road because of serious injury and lack of strength, and was caught by the studio staff who followed him.
When questioned by the police, the man said, 'I set the fire, poured gasoline and lit it with a lighter'. Nearby residents witnessed that when the man was arrested, his mouth was full of hate and shouted 'let you copy me!'
The police have identified the arson man with his driver's license, the report said.
It is reported that the man's face and chest are burned in a large area, and there will be the possibility of sudden deterioration of the injury in the future. At present, the man is in the recovery period of anesthesia after treatment in the hospital. The police said it is difficult to interrogate the man within 18 days.
Japanese media broadcast in Kyoto said that two 20 liter gasoline barrels, six kitchen knives and a hammer were found at the scene of the arson.
Abe prays
The writer voiced his condolences
"Today, a murder and arson incident occurred in Kyoto, resulting in many deaths and injuries. It is too painful and almost unspeakable. Pray for the victims and wish the injured a speedy recovery. " After the fire, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on the social networking site 'twitter'.
Yingming octada, President of Kyoto animation, said, 'we will never forgive arsonists. Those who work in the studio are people who shoulder the future of Japanese animation. Even if one person is injured or unfortunate, it is unbearable. "
Many writers and sound actors who have roots in Kyoto animation also spoke at the first time. In an interview with the media, Gu Chuanliu, the original writer of the melancholy of Lianggong spring, said, 'now I have nothing to say. I just hope the injured can recover as soon as possible'.
Yoshiko Inoue (voice over of Shinzo's mother in lucky star), said, 'I sincerely pray that the staff of Kyoto animation will not have an accident & hellip& hellip; The injured can recover quickly. It's really sad that this happened. Now all I can do is pray. "
Netizens' can't believe it '
Loss of Japanese animation talents
Netizens also said that Japan's precious things were taken away by a fire, 'I can't believe it, it's too much, it's very, very sad', 'does Kyoto animation need to raise funds for reconstruction?'
Some netizens said that they only hope that employees can be safe and sound, and do not want to lose excellent animation talents in this way; There are also netizens praying for the injured and looking forward to an early recovery; Some people feel quite sorry for the burning of the original in the studio, but how is not as important as human life.
Animation studio Kyoto animation, also known as' Jing ani '. The company was founded in 1981, formerly known as' Kyoto animation studio ', and only undertakes the outsourcing work (coloring, splitting, etc.) of other animation studios and game companies. The company has been invited to participate in the production of Ghibli animation "witch's house in a hurry" and "red pig".
Due to its high-quality production, Kyoto animation has accumulated a certain reputation and contacts in the animation industry, and gradually participated in the production of animation. The company has produced a series familiar to fans at home and abroad, such as light tone girl, cool palace spring day, ice fruit, and falling in love with the second disease.