Kyoto Animation President Hatta Hideaki issued a new statement to forge ahead and fight to the end

The arson attack on Kyoto Animation's first studio at noon on July 18th has touched the hearts of animation fans around the world. Many people are worried about whether Kyoto Animation can recover from this accident.

On the evening of the 22nd, in NHK's well-known news program "Today's Focus", the host Ana Takeda talked about the new statement issued by Kyoto Animation President Hatta Hideaki. Takeda choked up several times during the program. He is also one of the loyal fans of animation and Kyoto Animation. In the new statement, we can see that President Hatta Hideaki said that he would not give up, "From now on, we will continue to bring dreams and hope to people all over the world" and "We will forge ahead and fight to the end."

New statement content (thanks to NGA's 2D zone "Yuan Guo" for the translation):

This unprecedented disaster

Our irreplaceable comrades have suffered physical and mental trauma, and some have even lost their precious lives.

Through the reports, I saw that countless people from all over the world sent us their thoughts and wishes.

These thoughts of everyone

For those of us who are facing the darkness

It is an irreplaceable fate

Right now, at this moment

Many of our comrades are still suffering in the hospital but are still trying their best to survive.

Some have lost their loved ones and are immersed in endless grief.

But I beg you to give us a little time.

Kyoto Eiga will continue to

Bringing dreams and hopes to people around the world

Achieving happiness for all employees

Make your own contribution to society and the local area

For those who have given us a helping hand in times of crisis

We will forge ahead and fight to the end

Takeda said he is a fan of Kyoto Animation