"Man Sentenced to Death for Kyoto Anime Studio Fire"

A Japanese court has sentenced Shinji Aoba to death for the 2019 arson attack on Kyoto Animation's Studio 1, which resulted in the deaths of 36 people. Aoba, motivated by a grudge against the studio, set the building on fire, causing indescribable pain and leaving many injured. The court found him mentally fit to face punishment, rejecting claims of mental incapacity. The attack shocked the anime industry and drew global grief, with the studio known for producing popular TV series. Despite criticism, public support for capital punishment in Japan remains high.