DLE Inc. DLE Inc. (3686.T) engages in fast entertainment production and intellectual property development in Japan, offering animation; live-action content; music production; mobile applications and game development; event planning and management; voice recording; production management and concept design; marketing solutions utilizing social characters; television commercials and internet video advertisements; social networking service games and stamps; film distribution; and in-house studio operations. The Tokyo-based company, founded in 2001 and formerly known as Pasania Ltd. until its name change in October 2003, maintains headquarters at Kojimachi 3-3-4 KDX Kojimachi Bldg. 7F, Chiyoda-ku, and operates as a subsidiary of Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings Corporation Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings Corporation following the latter's acquisition of a 51.96% stake in May 2019. DLE produces flagship properties such as the Eagle Talon animated series, Panpaka Pants, and Kaishain: Shellfish Employees, with international partnerships in Shanghai, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Singapore, India, and North America including Hasbro; it expanded into fashion events by acquiring the Tokyo Girls Collection license in 2015 and fully purchasing W-Media in 2016, while venturing into eSports cinema events with Toho Cinemas in 2016.