Shinji Aoba charged with murder and arson in the 1 arson of Kyoto Animation's first studio in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, killing 36 employees. First trial will be held on September 9 this year, and there will be a plea to ask whether he will admit the charges against him.
In the defendant's questioning, the bereaved family can also ask questions to the defendant using the victim participation system. The verdict is expected to be handed down on January 9 next year in Japan.