Renowned anime studio Kyoto Animation suffered an arson attack on July 18th, 2019 (JST), which took over 30 lives and injured more.
As the studio behind countless beloved anime like K-ON!, The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi and Hibike! Euphonium, Kyoto Animation has received an outpouring of love from fans all around the world. Those who wish to support their recovery can do so by donating through the official channels below.
*The information in this article is accurate as of August 1st, 2019. For future updates please check Kyoto Animation’s official website.”
Donating directly to Kyoto Animation
BANK NAME : THE KYOTO SHINKIN BANKSWIFT : KYSBJPJZBRANCH NAME : MINAMI MOMOYAMA BRANCHBRANCH NUMBER : 048ADDRESS : 16-50, YOSAI, MOMOYAMA-CHO, HUSHIMI-KU, KYOTO-SHI, KYOTO-HU, 612-8016 , JAPANACCOUNT NUMBER : 0002890ACCOUNT HOLDER : KYOTO ANIMATION CO.,LTD., REPRESENTATIVE DIRECTOR, HATTA HIDEAKI
Donating through the Association of Japanese Animators
BANK NAME : MUFG Bank, LTD.SWIFT : BOTKJPJTBRANCH NAME : AKIHABARA BRANCHBRANCH NUMBER : 626ACCOUNT NUMBER : 3120091BANK ADDRESS : 3-16-8, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JapanACCOUNT NAME : NIHON DOUGA KYOKAI KYO-ANI GIENKINACCOUNT HOLDER’S ADDRESS : Momose Bldg, 2F, 1-7-2, Kanda-izumicho,Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0024, Japan
Donating through Sentai Filmworks' fundraiser
Although it's sure to take time, we at TOM, along with millions of other fans, wish the best for Kyoto Animation's recovery and future projects. Those in Japan can head to cinemas from September 6 to catch their newest release, Violet Evergarden Gaiden - Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll, which was originally slated for a two-week run, but has now been extended to three weeks.