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DLE (company)

Japanese animation studio

Japanese animation studio

FieldValue
native_name株式会社ディー・エル・イー
native_name_langja
romanized_nameKabushikigaisha Dī Eru Ī
nameDLE Inc.
logoDLE Logo (2025).svg
typePublicly listed subsidiary KK
traded_as
foundation
locationChiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
key_peopleRyuuta Shiki, Ryo Ono
parentAsahi Broadcasting Group Holdings Corporation (51.96%) (2019–present)
industryJapanese animation
Flash animation
homepage

Flash animation

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.

History

Dream Link Entertainment was established on December 27, 2001.

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.

On October 6, 2016, DLE partnered with Toho Cinemas to start Japan's first "eSports in cinema" tournament event called Gamers Battle Club. 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

  • Eagle Talon
    • The Frogman Show (2006)
    • Eagle Talon The Countdown (2009)
    • Eagle Talon Neo (2012)
    • Eagle Talon Max (2013)
    • Eagle Talon EX (2014)
    • Eagle Talon DO (2015)
  • Rocket Girls (2007, as Mook DLE)
  • Haiyoru! Nyaruani (2009)
    • Haiyoru! Nyaruani: Remember My Mr. Lovecraft (2010)
  • Yuruani? (2011)
    • Double-J
  • High Score (2011)
  • Thermae Romae (2012)
  • Lupin Shanshei (2012)
  • Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (2015)
    • Q-Transformers 2: The Road to Additional Popularity (2015)
  • Panpaka Pantsu
    • Panpaka Pants Oh New! (2015)
    • Panpaka Pants W Oh New! (2016)
    • Panpaka Pants Season 3 (2016 South Korea, 2017 Japan)
  • Yasamura Yasashi no Yasashii Sekai (2016)
  • Yuri's World (2017)
  • Shichinin no Ayakashi (2016)
  • Okko's Inn (2018, with Madhouse)
  • Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san (2018)
  • Taeko no Nichijō (2019)
  • Squishy! Black Clover (2019)
  • Doomsday With My Dog (2022)
  • The Human Crazy University (2022)
  • Fate/Grand Order: Fujimaru Ritsuka Doesn't Get It (2023)
  • Nohara Hiroshi Hirumeshi no Ryūgi (2025)
  • Shō 3 Ashibe QQ Goma-chan (2026)
  • Yoshimaho: Yoshi Yoshi Magic (TBA)

Film

  • Eagle Talon
    • Eagle Talon The Movie: The Chancellor Only Lives Twice! (2007) Won the Best Animation Award at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival in 2008.
    • Eagle Talon The Movie 2: The Black Tea That Loved Me (2008)
    • Eagle Talon The Movie 3: Long Live http://EagleTalon.jp (2010)
    • DC Superheroes vs. Eagle Talon (2017, co-production with DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures, Shirogumi and Gonzo)
  • Panpaka Pants
    • Panpaka Pants The Movie: Treasure of the Bananan Kingdom (2015)
    • Crayon Shin-chan x Panpaka Pants: Aeon Cinema Manner Movie Collab (2017, with Shin-Ei Animation)

Live-Action

  • Sabuibo Mask (2015)
  • Chinyuki (2015)
  • Mitsuno Aware (2016)
  • Joshi ko (2016)
  • Destruction Babies (2016) – Won the "Prize for the best emerging director" at the Locarno Film Festival for director Mariko Tetsuya.
  • Lyrical School: Michi to no Souguu
  • Koto (2016)
  • Hara Hara Nanoka (2017)

Scandals

DLE has been accused of manipulating financial accounts.

References

References

  1. "Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings Acquires Anime Studio DLE".
  2. "会社紹介｜DLE Dream Link Entertainment". dle.jp.
  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.
  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.
  5. Pineda, Rafael Antonio. (March 11, 2025). "Nohara Hiroshi Hirumeshi no Ryūgi Spinoff Cuisine Manga About Shin-chan's Dad Gets TV Anime".
  6. link. Natasha, Inc. (November 13, 2025)
  7. "New York International Independent Film and Video Festival Awards - Filmfestivals.com". filmfestivals.com.
  8. Calvario, Liz. (13 August 2016). "Locarno Film Festival Palmarès 2016 Awards: Godless Wins Top Jury Prize - IndieWire".
  9. "Hara Hara Nanoka".
  10. "Anime Studio DLE Accused of Manipulating Financial Accounts".
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