It didn't lose in the first round, it failed to pass the first stage assessment. Losing in the first round sounds like he passed those checkpoints in place to determined the quality of the work.
Yeah, I'm pretty much reading the mega thread on updates. Sad to hear that Naomi Ishida passed away, saw the post yesterday. Also, another confirmed death is also listed on the mega thread.
Currently at a bridge overlooking some rail tracks for a glimpse of some famous train in St. Paul. Saw a group of white folks doing it when I got off work and I might as well see what the fuss is about.
https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2019/07/17/its-exhilarating-big-boy-steam-locomotive-rolls-into-minnesota/
DB is late to the story. All these other news sources I've read already touched on this. While it did include a few new interviews, it's basically more or less the same perspective but with a DB spin to it.
Nothing is getting cancelled. The event itself (new trailer) is getting cancelled, not the movie or the series.
https://kotaku.com/after-attack-kyoto-animation-cancels-release-of-new-an-1836477994 - read the comments.
As I understand, all these info has already been covered in the Reddit mega thread. Yasuhiro Takemoto's status is unconfirmed, so please don't believe that. Also, the rooftop door was closed but not locked.
since all the mainstream news sites and most of the Japanese sources have dried up on information for the time being. i've resorted to Reddit for coverage that i couldn't find anywhere else.
He's not a disgruntled former employee. The articles stated that he's not associated with the company. And until official reports comes out, it's not mental illness.
https://www.apnews.com/b10907eaf37945889d9ee4339df92aaa
At least read before assuming such things.