The names of those who passed away in KyoAni’s arson attack are finally being revealed, so a dedication for them and their contributions to the animation world seems in order right now. In respect to the deceased, I’ve refrained from posting pictures of their faces and opted for using their works as a form of recognition instead.
Director Takemoto Yasuhiro
Color designer Ishida Naomi
In-between animator Uda Junichi
Key animator Kigami Yoshiji
Finish animator Tsuda Sachie
Key animator Kuriki Ami
Production manager Yokota Keisuke
Art director Watanabe Mikiko
Character designer Nishiya Futoshi
And newly hired staff members Oomura Yuuki and Kasama Yuka
May all of them rest in peace, and let us never forget their names.