DLE Inc.
Native name
株式会社ディー・エル・イー
Company typePublicly listed subsidiary KK
TYO: 3686
IndustryJapanese animation
Flash animation
FoundedDecember 27, 2001
HeadquartersChiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Key people
Ryuuta Shiki, Ryo Ono
ParentAsahi Broadcasting Group Holdings Corporation (51.96%) (2019–present)
Websitewww.dle.jp

DLE Inc. (株式会社ディー・エル・イー, Kabushikigaisha Dī Eru Ī) (Dream Link Entertainment) is a Tokyo-based animation and entertainment company founded in 2001 by former Sony executive producer Ryuta Shiiki. DLE has gained notoriety in Japan for their flagship animated television and film series Eagle Talon, a surreal sitcom created entirely in Flash animation by popular creator Frogman (a.k.a. Ryo Ono). DLE has now produced over 30 properties and has business and creative partners in Shanghai, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Singapore, India and North America where Hasbro is a stakeholder.

On May 11, 2019 it was announced by the studio that Asahi Broadcasting Corporation acquired 51.96% of their shares for 2.772 billion yen (about US$25.21 million) which made them a subsidiary of the company.[1]

History

Dream Link Entertainment was established on December 27, 2001.[2]

In 2015, DLE acquired the license to the fashion show, Tokyo Girls Collection. The first TGC show under DLE's management was held in September 2015. On September 1, 2016, DLE fully acquired W-Media, the original owners of Tokyo Girls Collection, in a full M&A.[3]

On October 6, 2016, DLE partnered with Toho Cinemas to start Japan's first "eSports in cinema" tournament event called Gamers Battle Club.[4] The event was held in Roppongi Hills' Toho Cinemas, and featured comedians and Japanese idols as participants. The second Gamers Battle Club was held on February 4, 2017.

Tokyo Girls Collection

In June 2015, DLE purchased the license to Tokyo Girls Collection, the largest fashion show/event within Japan from the event's owner company, Branding, Inc. The first TGC produced by DLE was held on September 27, 2015.

Works

DLE began as a Flash Animation anime company, but has since ventured into the live-action, music, and events businesses.

Anime

Television

Film

Live-Action

Scandals

DLE has been accused of manipulating financial accounts.[8]

References

  1. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn. "Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings Acquires Anime Studio DLE". Anime News Network. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  2. ^ "会社紹介｜DLE Dream Link Entertainment". dle.jp. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  3. ^ "ＤＬＥ－上げ幅拡大 W media買収を完了 インフルエンサーマーケティング開始(トレーダーズ・ウェブ) - ニュース・コラム - Yahoo!ファイナンス". yahoo.co.jp. Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  4. ^ "ゲーマーズバトルクラブ｜映画館で楽しむe-sportsイベント". gamers-bc.com. Archived from the original on November 23, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  5. ^ "New York International Independent Film and Video Festival Awards - Filmfestivals.com". filmfestivals.com. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  6. ^ Calvario, Liz (13 August 2016). "Locarno Film Festival Palmarès 2016 Awards: Godless Wins Top Jury Prize - IndieWire". www.indiewire.com. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
  7. ^ "Hara Hara Nanoka". Hara Hara Nanoka Main Website.
  8. ^ "Anime Studio DLE Accused of Manipulating Financial Accounts".

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