As an anime lover, words cannot describe the sadness I feel after hearing this horrible news, especially when this tragedy is intentionally executed by a deranged person. Kyoani don't deserve this at all. Why this has to happen to one of the best & respected anime studios in Japan who actually treat its employees & animators like human beings? Fate sometimes takes away the best of us. For me, this is almost like John Lennon tragedy. The difference being, there's still a chance for KyoAni to get back up and I hope they will do just that.
RIP for those who have passed, and I pray for swift recovery for all those who are injured. The anime industry has suffered a great loss. Not only of people's lives but also the loss of talents & creative sources contained within the KyoAni studio that got burned down today. Let's hope the survivors remain strong during these dark times.....
