ディーエムソリューションズ acquired from アイライツ an IP-related business, including the planning and manufacturing of character merchandise. The acquisition date was 1 November 2026, the acquisition price was undisclosed, and the company aims to provide an integrated one-stop service combined with its e-commerce logistics capabilities.
As part of its IP-related business, ディーエムソリューションズ acquired from アイライツ a business related to the planning and manufacturing of character merchandise and the planning and operations of pop-up shops. Through the acquisition, the company will establish an integrated service structure covering the planning, manufacturing, sales and logistics of IP such as anime and manga.
The company already operates TokyoComix, a physical character merchandise store inside Tokyo Tower, and is pursuing IP-related operations by adding collaboration restaurants and events. It aims to expand a one-stop service structure by linking the acquired business with these existing IP-related initiatives and combining them with its e-commerce logistics capabilities.
The acquisition price was undisclosed, and the acquisition date was announced as 1 November 2026. This article covers an overview of the transaction, and further updates are needed for information on future progress and additional announcements.