https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/ceu2ns/kyoto_animation_fire_megathread/
(reddit as the gateway to a variety of sources)
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-49027178
At least 26 people are dead and dozens injured after a suspected arson attack at an animation studio in Kyoto, Japan, local emergency officials have said.
Local media quoted police as saying a man broke into the Kyoto Animation Co studio on Thursday morning. Police say the suspect, a 41-year-old, sprayed petrol before igniting it.
Some people still remain unaccounted for, broadcaster NHK reported.
The suspect has been detained and was taken to hospital with injuries.
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the incident was "too appalling for words" and offered condolences to those affected.
In the latest turn of events: one of Japan's most notable animation studios - in terms of product quality and work conditions, relative to the rest of an industry otherwise known for appallingly low working standards - set on fire by arsonist.
35 have been confirmed 'deceased', nearly the same number injured - some in critical condition, shaking the entire nation of Japan and making this incident one of the country's worst mass murders since Aum Shinrikyo's attacks, and the worst arson incident in postwar Japan. The identities of these casualties have not been released by the authorities.
Will keep you posted.
Donations to help relieve families affected will be much appreciated. See below for two important routes.
https://www.gofundme.com/help-kyoani-heal - Legitimate gofundme set up by Sentai Filmworks, a US affiliate of Kyoto Animation. Downside is uncertainty of how Kyoto Animation can use these funds, as they will not go to them directly.
https://kyoani.shop-pro.jp/ - Kyoto Animation's (Japanese-language) store page. The money goes directly to Kyoto Animation, and hardly any processing effort is required on the staff's part. A guide has also been provided to conquer the language barrier.
