"Death Sentence for Kyoto Anime Fire Killer in Japan"
A Japanese man, Shinji Aoba, has been sentenced to death for starting a fire at Kyoto Animation Studio in 2019, killing 36 people and injuring dozens. Aoba pleaded guilty to the attack, claiming his work had been stolen, but the court rejected his plea of "mental incompetence." The incident shocked the anime world and sparked national mourning in Japan. The studio is known for producing beloved films and graphic novels.