Two years after the Kyoto Animation arson murder case, a memorial service was held at the site of the studio.

It has been two years since the studio of "Kyoto Animation" was set on fire, killing 36 employees and injuring 32 people in 18 days.

At the site of the studio, a memorial service was held by the bereaved family and company officials, and prayers were offered to the deceased.

On July 18, the first studio of Kyoto Animation in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto was set on fire, killing 36 employees and seriously injuring 32.

Two years have passed since the incident on the 18th, and a memorial service was held at the site of the studio, attended by about 70 people, including the bereaved family of the deceased employee and the president of Kyoto Animation Hideaki Hatta.

The memorial service began after 10:30 am at the time of the incident, and everyone first offered a minute of silence.

After this, President Hatta greeted, "It's a really sad case that is hard to describe. I hate the criminal. I sincerely offer my sincere condolences to each and every one of you. Many people have seen it and it supports the company. I will never forget you. It is always a support for my heart. Please keep an eye on me warmly. "

Finally, each attendee offered flowers to the altar and prayed to the 36 who died.

Fan "Please sleep peacefully"

Around the site of the former studio, there were fans who quietly put their hands together and prayed from a distance so as not to bother the local residents.

A man in his 40s in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, said, "I visited there because I had an errand near me and today was my death anniversary of two years. It's sad that a promising person died in the future, so please sleep peacefully. I prayed. "

In addition, a man in his 40s in Minoo City, Osaka, said, "It's been two years since the incident, but my sadness hasn't disappeared. I was encouraged by seeing the work, so I wanted to say" Thank you "even from a distance. I would like to continue to support Kyoto Animation. "

Victim Naomi Ishida's mother "A memorial monument in that place"

The mother of the deceased animator Naomi Ishida (49 at the time) responded to an interview about the site of the studio, which is still abandoned. I want you to build a monument. "

Naomi Ishida was mainly in charge of color design for Kyoto Animation, which has a reputation for vivid colors.

In Naomi's room, there are many DVDs and goods of the works that she was involved in making, and her mother is praying for her daughter by offering her favorite sweets to the Buddhist altar in the room. ..

My mother said, "Two years haven't changed my mind, but as time goes on, I remember a lot of things. I think I still had a lot of things I wanted to do, and I think I was regrettable. I'm organizing my photos. When I think of my daughter when I see a picture of her when she was small, such as Shichigosan, tears come out. "

On top of that, the mother said, "I haven't decided what to do with the site for a year or two, but instead of extending the conclusion forever, I made it clear quickly. I want you to build a memorial monument in that place instead of another place because many people are dead. "

Victim Hiroyuki Takahashi's father "I remember every day and feel lonely"

The father of the deceased animator Hiroyuki Takahashi (48 at the time) told the interview, "I remember every day and feel lonely and want to meet."

Hiroyuki Takahashi (48 at the time) has been in charge of a job called "accessory setting" for many years in Kyoto Animation, which draws tools used by characters.

In the popular works "K-ON!" And "Sound! Euphonium," he was in charge of drawing musical instruments that required detailed writing, and was known among fans as an indispensable part of Kyoto Animation's work. ..

His father, Takazo, has been folding paper cranes every day for the past two years, thinking of Hiroyuki.

Mr. Takazo said, "I remember every day and feel lonely and want to meet. Sometimes I think I'll be back home or I'll get a phone call. Even if I know I can't do it, it's been two years. I want to go home before July 18th, "he said in his painful heart.

Recently, Hiroyuki saw the work that Hiroyuki was involved in producing on TV, and Takazo said, "I wish I had done more compliments, I wanted to admit, I wanted to convey that feeling in words. I think. "

On top of that, he said, "If you remember it, you may notice about one in 100 so that such an incident will not happen again," and remember the people who died. I was talking about wanting it.

Victim Yukie Tsuda's father "Two years in a blink of an eye"

Yukie Tsuda (41 at the time), who died, worked for Kyoto Animation for about 20 years and was in charge of finishing adjusting the color of details in the popular anime "Suzumiya Haruhi" series and "Free!".

Two years after the incident, his father, Shinichi, said, "I feel that my life has settled down a little from about half a year ago in two years in a blink of an eye."

On top of that, "No matter what I remember, it leads to the feeling that I'm dead in the end. It's hard for me to feel sorry for being painful or scared, so I'll stop and remember as much as I can. I try not to do it, "he said.

Victim Akiko Ikeda's husband "I want you to know my wife's thoughts"

Two years after the Kyoto Animation studio arson incident, the husband of the animator Shoko Ikeda (44 at the time), who died, responded to the interview for the first time and said, "I want everyone to know what my wife thought and thoughts." did.

Shoko Ikeda, her real name, and Akiko Terawaki have created many characters, including character designs for the popular anime "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" and "Sound! Euphonium."

After the incident, Mr. Ikeda's husband was not interviewed because of the impact on his children, but two years after the incident, he wanted to keep his wife's name and what he had been working on for the first time. I responded to the interview.

My husband said, "I've been living one day a day for the last two years, so I didn't even feel that it was early or late. I'll teach you how to live positively because your child is still small. I really think that's the only thing I can do. "

Regarding Akiko, "I was a person who never compromised on anime and did not lack effort. I used to draw in my spare time to improve my drawing skills. I was innocent when it came to anime. When the picture I drew appeared on the homepage, he said, "It's a picture I've been drawing for a long time."

On top of that, "I think I would have been regrettable when I thought about my wife, I think I would have wanted to draw more anime. I was thinking about my wife's thoughts and improving the treatment of animators as well as my work every day. I want everyone to know. "