Anime studio hit by deadly fire is known for skill, fan base
(News On Japan)

It may not be as famous as Japanese anime legend Studio Ghibli, but Kyoto Animation has many core fans and is known as a team of skilled animators that provides top-quality work for others and can produce its own hits, such as `Lucky Star,` ``K-On!` and the `Haruhi Suzumiya` series. (Japan Today)