DLE operates two parallel brands: its traditional anime production arm and a new generative AI brand, AI Kaeru Otoko Shōkai, launched in June 2026 to repurpose the studio's 2000s catalog. The studio is also involved in the KING OF PRISM franchise, which is holding nationwide live-viewing events in June 2026.
Anime studio DLE announced a new brand called AI Kaeru Otoko Shōkai in June 2026, which will use generative AI to create short anime based on the studio's older 2000s properties, including Kofun Gal no Coffy and Dokan-kun. The first short debuted on the day of the announcement, with new shorts released every Wednesday on YouTube, TikTok, and X. The brand operates parallel to DLE's existing traditional anime brand, marking a formal move by the veteran studio to repurpose its back catalog through generative AI.
Separately, DLE is involved in the KING OF PRISM franchise, which will host two live-viewing events on June 28 at Keio Arena Tokyo, simulcast at movie theaters nationwide. The daytime show, KING OF PRISM Pretty Boys SPECIAL THANKS PARTY!, starts at 14:30 and commemorates the series' 10th anniversary. The night show, KING OF PRISM SUPER LIVE Prism☆Tours!, begins at 18:30 and marks the first anniversary of the film KING OF PRISM-Your Endless Call- Mi~nna Kirameke! Prism☆Tours. Both events feature a cast of 18 performers including Junta Terashima, Soma Saito, and Tasuku Hatanaka. Advance lottery tickets for the live viewing are available via Ticket Pia until May 23:59, with general sales opening June 13 at noon and theater counter sales starting June 26 if seats remain. Daytime attendees receive a SePTENTRION drama CD as a gift. New key visuals show SePTENTRION and WITH in event T-shirts, and new merchandise using 3DCG illustrations will be sold.
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Anime studio DLE announced a new brand called AI Kaeru Otoko Shōkai, which will use generative AI to create short anime based on the studio's older 2000s properties, including Kofun Gal no Coffy and Dokan-kun. The first short debuts today, with new ones every Wednesday on YouTube, TikTok, and X.
The KING OF PRISM franchise will host two live-viewing events on June 28 at Keio Arena Tokyo, simulcast at movie theaters nationwide. The daytime show, KING OF PRISM Pretty Boys SPECIAL THANKS PARTY!, starts at 14:30 and commemorates the series' 10th anniversary. The night show, KING OF PRISM SUPER LIVE Prism☆Tours!, begins at 18:30 and marks the first anniversary of the film KING OF PRISM-Your Endless Call- Mi~nna Kirameke! Prism☆Tours. Both events feature a cast of 18 performers including Junta Terashima, Soma Saito, and Tasuku Hatanaka. Advance lottery tickets for the live viewing are available via Ticket Pia until May 23:59. General sales open June 13 at noon, with theater counter sales starting June 26 if seats remain. Daytime attendees receive a SePTENTRION drama CD as a gift. New key visuals show SePTENTRION and WITH in event T-shirts. New merchandise using 3DCG illustrations will be sold, with character art released in advance.