The man was reportedly seen pouring a flammable liquid inside the building before it went up in flames.
NHK’s story says that “police say one suspect, believed to be in his 40s” has been taken into custody and sent to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Kyoto Animation has been around for almost 40 years, and produced anime series like K-On and Lucky Star.
Witnesses also say he was heard yelling “die” in Japanese.
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