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Kyoto Animation has issued a public warning regarding the emergence of fraudulent websites misusing the studio’s name.
In a statement released on their official website on Nov 4, 2024, Kyoto Animation noted that they recently identified websites falsely presenting themselves as affiliated with the company.
“Recently, we have confirmed the existence of websites that use our company name but are completely unrelated to us. Please be careful. If you find anything suspicious, please check the address of the website in question,” the company stated.
The studio also provided its authentic URL to help fans verify legitimate sources of information and content.
“The address of the website operated by our company is as follows: https://www.kyotoanimation.co.jp.”
Kyoto Animation has produced anime films and series including The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2006), Clannad (2007), K-On! (2009), Nichijou (2011), Free! (2013), Sound! Euphonium (2015), A Silent Voice (2016), and Violet Evergarden (2018).
The studio recently announced an anime adaptation of Keiichi Arawi’s manga CITY and an anime film for Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid.
These projects come after a challenging period for Kyoto Animation. On July 18, 2019, the studio faced a devastating arson attack on its Studio 1 building, resulting in the tragic loss of 36 lives and injuring 33 others.
The incident was one of the deadliest massacres in Japan’s post-war history and sent shockwaves throughout the global anime community.
The suspected arsonist was apprehended and, after recovering from injuries sustained during the incident, was formally arrested. Following a trial, the arsonist was sentenced to death.
The studio prioritized supporting the victims and their families, while also focusing on rebuilding and continuing their creative endeavors.
Kyoto Animation’s productions were initially paused after the attack, and the onset of the pandemic further delayed its projects.
As a fresh comeback from the two-year aftershock of the tragedy, the studio resumed its production activities with the release of the second season of Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid.
Source: Official Website
