Daisuki (website)
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| Founded | May 2013 |
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| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan |
| Industry | Anime industry, Anime, and Video on Demand |
| Website | http://www.daisuki.net/ |
| Type of site | Video streaming service |
| Registration | Optional |
Daisuki is a Japanese website focused on streaming anime content. Founded in 2013 by Asatsu-DK and six anime studios, Toei Animation, Aniplex, Sunrise, TMS Entertainment, Nihon Ad Systems, and Dentsu.
Content[edit]
Originally airing 30 episodes of content on May 16, the first series to be included were Sword Art Online, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, The Prince of Tennis: The National Tournament, Lupin III: Part II, Mobile Suit Z Gundam, and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED.[1][2]
History[edit]
Originally set to launch in April, it was delayed until May 16 2013.[3][4] The initial media services were streaming over the web, with future plans to expand for mobile devices and the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles.[5] In October 2013 they released their iPad app[6] followed by their iPhone app in February 2014.[7]
Operation[edit]
Founded on October 17, 2012, Daisuki Inc. is a joint venture between Asatsu-DK and six major anime studios.[8] The venture's backers by initial shareholder stakes were split with minority shares amongst all backers. The largest minority shareholder is Asatsu-DK with 121,000,000 yen for a 26.3% stake. Toei Animation, Aniplex, Sunrise, TMS Entertainment, and Nihon Ad Systems with 61,700,000 yen investment for 13.4% share each. Dentsu has 30,000,000 yen invested for a 6.5% stake.[9] Though its capital on launch was noted to be 229,750,000 yen.[8] The CEO is Kunihiko Shibata.[8]
In an interview with Japanator, the releases on Daisuki would be released worldwide without region restrictions except in cases of exclusive rights licensed by other companies.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Japanator Interviews: DAISUKI.net's Eri Maruyama". Japanator. Retrieved 2013-05-22.
- ^ http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2013-05-15/daisuki-anime-streaming-site-launches
- ^ "ＡＤＫ、アニメ作品を海外へネット配信 制作６社と". Nikkei. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ^ "Daisuki has launched!". Daisuki. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ^ "Daisuki Aims to Aggregate Streaming Anime in One Site". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ^ "DAISUKI iPad app now available". DAISUKI.net. Retrieved 2014-02-21.
- ^ "DAISUKI app for iPhone NOW AVAILABLE". Retrieved 2014-02-21.
- ^ a b c "Company Overview". Daisuki. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ^ "New Streaming Portal "Daisuki" Set to Launch in April". Crunchyroll. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
