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Japan in mourning after deadly arson attack

A couple prays after placing flowers near the Kyoto Animation building

A couple prays after placing flowers near the Kyoto Animation building Source: AAP

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At least 33 people are dead and dozens more injured after a man set fire to a Kyoto animation studio.

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