Japan Arson Attack: Why Studio Kyoto Animation Is Widely Respected in the Anime World

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Kyoto Animation, the Japanese anime studio hit by a devastating arson attack Thursday morning — Japan's worst mass murder in the post-war era — had built its reputation on beautifully crafted productions, thought-provoking stories and the decent treatment of its animators.

KyoAni, as it is known by its many fans around the world and in the industry, started life in 1981, centered around a team led by the husband-and-wife pair of Hideaki and Yoko Hatta, who serve as president and vice president, respectively.