Deadly Kyoto fire deals blow to beloved anime studio

Support pours in from around the world while distributor weighs delaying films

20190719 Kyoto Animation K-On

Kyoto Animation's many anime franchises include "K-On!" © Kyodo

KAZUMA KOYASU and AKIRA KITADO, Nikkei staff writers

KYOTO/TOKYO -- The fire at Kyoto Animation's main studio Thursday morning that killed 33 people and injured 36 others has brought an outpouring of support from fans the world over, even as it raises questions for partners about how to handle scheduled releases in the coming months.

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