Kyoto Animation controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Kyoto Animation arson attack
An arsonist attacked the First Studio in Fushimi on July 18, 2019. Thirty-six people were killed and 34 injured, while the fire destroyed much of the building and production archive. The perpetrator was sentenced to death in 2024.
2019
Kyoto Animation announces allocation of fire donations to victims’ families
Company response
Kyoto Animation announced that donations received from around the world after the fire would be used entirely for victims and the families of those killed, rather than for rebuilding its business. The company stated that the funds would go to those affected by the incident and the bereaved families, and would not be directed toward business reconstruction.
Kyoto Animation said donations received from around the world after the fire would be used entirely for victims and the families of those killed, rather than for rebuilding its business.
Stated objective. Use the donations for victims and the families of those killed.
Company response
Remediation — 京阿尼
京阿尼方面将会把火灾事件后来自全世界的捐款（截止目前约25亿日元，即1.7亿人民币）全部用于受害者及遇难者家属，不会用在事业重建上面。
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京阿尼方面将会把火灾事件后来自全世界的捐款（截止目前约25亿日元，即1.7亿人民币）全部用于受害者及遇难者家属，不会用在事业重建上面。