Suspect in Kyoto Animation Arson Case Reveals: Inspired to Create by "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" Anime
Suspect in Kyoto Animation Arson Case Reveals: Inspired to Create by "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" Anime
2023-09-19
According to reports from abroad, the suspect in the Kyoto Animation arson case, Shin'ya Aoba, revealed during today's trial that he was once profoundly moved by "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya" anime, which inspired him to embark on novel writing.
In the past, Shin'ya Aoba had repeatedly claimed that his novel ideas were stolen by Kyoto Animation, stating, "If I don't take some 'big action,' won't Kyoto Animation continue to plagiarize my novels?" However, today he candidly disclosed in court that he began writing novels because he was amazed by the brilliance of "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya."
Shin'ya Aoba also openly expressed, "If I can write novels like that, my employment issues will resolve themselves." He conveyed his desire for Kyoto Animation to accept the novels he has written.
The prosecutor argued that the motive of the defendant was rooted in a strong belief that his novel ideas were being plagiarized, leading to a vengeful desire for retribution. The defendant was deemed to have the capacity for normal adult responsibility.
