A Japanese man has admitted to starting a fire at the popular Kyoto Animation studio in 2019 that killed 36 people. While prosecutors seek the death penalty for the man, saying it was a 'revenge crime', the defence's lawyers are seeking an acquittal, citing mental incompetence.

A Japanese man has admitted to starting a fire at the popular Kyoto Animation studio in 2019 that killed 36 people. While prosecutors seek the death penalty for the man, saying it was a 'revenge crime', the defence's lawyers are seeking an acquittal, citing mental incompetence. The blaze that ripped through the building was dubbed one of Japan's worst-ever murder cases. The accused, identified as Shinji Aoba, reportedly broke into the studio, sprayed petrol around the ground floor and alighted it before shouting "Drop dead". "I felt I had no other option but to do what I did. I didn't think so many people would die and now I think I went too far," said Aoba. While Aoba admitted to the crime, his defence team entered a not-guilty plea in the trial that started on Tuesday (September 5). Aoba's team argued that even if he were convicted, he should be given a reduced sentence on account of his "state of diminished capacity", adding that he was delusional at the time of the attack. Watch | Kyoto Animation studio: Suspected arson attack in Japan leaves at least 36 dead Video Embed Code: × According to a BBC report, the motive for Aoba's actions remains unclear at the moment. The trial will focus on finding it and if he can be held criminally liable for the arson and murder. With over 500 people standing in queues, vying for a dozen-odd seats in the courtroom, prosecutors informed that Aoba wrongly believed that Kyoto Animation had plagiarised a novel he had entered into a contest, run by the company. Also read | Kyoto Animation fire suspect has criminal record, was treated for mental health issues: Report Aoba suffered injuries in arson attack Notably, Aoba nearly died in the attack as well, suffering severe burns on 90 per cent of his body, including on the face, torso and limbs. Consequently, he remained unconscious for weeks and was treated for 10 months at a hospital, specialising in burns where he underwent several skin transplant operations, according to Japanese media reports. As for the beloved studio, also known as KyoAni, famous for producing graphic novels and films with high production value, the road to justice remains long as the verdict in the trial is expected to be announced in January next year. Some of the popular animation works by the studio include K-On! and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Man admits to starting fire at Japanese anime studio that killed 36 in 2019

Marvel Studios has announced its tie-up with acclaimed Japanese animation studio Polygon Pictures for an all-new animated series called Spider-Man: Freshman Year. The wall-crawler is all set to spin his web in the new series to be aired on Disney+.&nbsp; 
 
Polygon Pictures, renowned for its work on mega-hits like Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Transformers Prime, is set to bring Spider-Man: Freshman Year to life with cutting-edge CG technology.&nbsp; 
 
This means fans will be treated to mind-blowing, futuristic visuals and animated sequences that are bound to give viewers an adrenaline rush.

What to expect from Spider-Man: Freshman Year? 
 
This highly-anticipated series is expected to transport fans back to Peter Parker's early days. The series will give a fresh perspective on his early years to his transformation into the iconic superhero we all know and love. Drawing inspiration from the character's earliest comic book roots, the show promises to deliver a fresh and invigorating take on the beloved web-slinger.

Will Spider-Man: Freshman Year be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)&nbsp; 
 
According to Marvel producer Brad Winderbaum, this iteration of Peter's story will take an exciting and decidedly different path. While speaking to ComicBook.com, Freshman Year follows the beats of Captain America: Civil War but takes a detour into the unknown.&nbsp; 
 
Here Peter may stumble upon Norman Osborn instead of Tony Stark, setting off a chain reaction of unexpected encounters and adventures that will forever change his life. 
 
Spider-Man: Freshman Year is set to be a thrilling and groundbreaking addition to the Marvel umbrella. The animated series will be available on Disney+ soon, bringing a whole new dimension to the spectacular world of your favourite Spidey.&nbsp;

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Marvel Studios has announced its tie-up with acclaimed Japanese animation studio Polygon Pictures for an all-new animated series called Spider-Man: Freshman Year.

Marvel Studios has announced its tie-up with acclaimed Japanese animation studio Polygon Pictures for an all-new animated series called Spider-Man: Freshman Year. The wall-crawler is all set to spin his web in the new series to be aired on Disney+. Polygon Pictures, renowned for its work on mega-hits like Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Transformers Prime, is set to bring Spider-Man: Freshman Year to life with cutting-edge CG technology. This means fans will be treated to mind-blowing, futuristic visuals and animated sequences that are bound to give viewers an adrenaline rush. What to expect from Spider-Man: Freshman Year? This highly-anticipated series is expected to transport fans back to Peter Parker's early days. The series will give a fresh perspective on his early years to his transformation into the iconic superhero we all know and love. Drawing inspiration from the character's earliest comic book roots, the show promises to deliver a fresh and invigorating take on the beloved web-slinger. Will Spider-Man: Freshman Year be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) According to Marvel producer Brad Winderbaum, this iteration of Peter's story will take an exciting and decidedly different path. While speaking to ComicBook.com, Freshman Year follows the beats of Captain America: Civil War but takes a detour into the unknown. Here Peter may stumble upon Norman Osborn instead of Tony Stark, setting off a chain reaction of unexpected encounters and adventures that will forever change his life. Spider-Man: Freshman Year is set to be a thrilling and groundbreaking addition to the Marvel umbrella. The animated series will be available on Disney+ soon, bringing a whole new dimension to the spectacular world of your favourite Spidey.

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Man admits to starting fire at Japanese anime studio that killed 36 in 2019

Marvel Studios collaborates with Japanese animation studio for new series on Spider-Man