The magazine reported that the searches are part of the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau tax evasion investigation into the studio.
The searched areas include the animation studio in Suginami, Tokyo, as well as the ufotable cafes in Kouenji and Tokushima.
The magazine also stated that their sources related to the situation have said that Kondo admitted to the charges during the searches. ufotable is best known for several Fate anime, including Unlimited Blade Works, Heaven’s Feel, and Fate/Zero.
Japanese magazine, Weekly Bunshun Digital, has reported that the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau has conducted a search of various offices, cafes, and studios belonging to animation studio, ufotable.