Daiwon Digital Broadcasting, Ltd. is a Korean company jointly launched by Daewon Media, Toei Animation, Shogakukan, Bandai, TMS Entertainment, Sunrise, Gina World and Bandai Korea.[1]
Established in 2001,[2] the company had a capital of US$4.2 million,[3] with 8.25% provided by Toei[4] and around 11% by Bandai and its subsidiaries.[5] Since the beginning, its channels were carried by SkyLife.[6]
The company owns animation channels Anione and Anibox, as well as Channel J, a channel specialized in Japanese content.
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