Kyoto Animation has received 3.3 billion yen in donations, all of which will be distributed to the families of the 36 dead and 33 injured.

More than half a year has passed since the Kyoto Animation tragedy that occurred in July last year. According to recent media reports, Kyoto Animation announced that it has received donations totaling 3.34138 billion yen from caring people from all walks of life. These donations will not be used for company construction, but will be distributed entirely to the families of the 36 victims and 33 injured.

The Kyoto Animation tragedy occurred in July last year. The suspect Shinji Aoba sneaked into the Kyoto branch of Kyoto Animation and set it on fire, which resulted in 36 deaths and 33 injuries. He himself was also seriously injured and is still receiving treatment today. Based on his current recovery speed, Shinji Aoba is expected to stand trial in 2020.

Kyoto Animation recently announced the donations it has received to the public. It has received donations totaling 3.34138 billion yen from caring people from all walks of life. As for the use of these donations, Kyoto Animation stated that they will not be used for the reconstruction of the company, but will all be distributed to the families of the 36 victims and the 33 injured.