DLsite
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| Type of business | Subsidiary |
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Type of site | Digital Distributor |
| Available in | Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean |
| Founded | July 1996 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Founder(s) | Yuugen Gaisha Aoki System |
| Services | Sale of creative works |
| Parent | EISYS, Inc. |
| Website | https://www.dlsite.com/ |
| Registration | Voluntary |
| Current status | Active |
| Native client(s) on | Microsoft Windows..[1] |
DLsite is a Japan–based digital distribution platform that offers doujin content (doujinshi, games), PC software (including adult games), and e–books for download. As of 2022, the site has grown to over 9 million users around the world[2] Until December 2018, the service was officially named “DLsite.com”. DLsite's products are divided into various categories, with digital doujin content forming the bulk of the product base.
| 1996 | Aoki System, Ltd. releases Soft Island |
| 1997 | |
| 1998 | |
| 1999 | |
| 2000 | |
| 2001 | Soft Island changes its name to DLsite.com |
| 2002 | |
| 2003 | Takes control of Digital Media Mart's doujin section on DMM.ADULT |
| 2004 | English version of DLsite launches |
| 2005 | Parent company EISYS, Inc becomes a subsidiary of livedoor Co.,Ltd. |
| Ends working relationship with DMM | |
| 2006 | |
| 2007 | |
| 2008 | |
| 2009 | “DLsite Mobile” service launches for mobile phones |
| Sister site “GAME999” launches | |
| 2010 | DLsite surpasses 10,000 registered circles |
| Became a subsidiary of Geo Corporation | |
| 2011 | First site-wide update in 7 years, categories are reorganized |
| 2012 | |
| 2013 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2016 | TAIWAN G2 Corporation launches DLsite.com Taiwan |
| Establishes partnership with American digital distribution service ImagineVR | |
| 2017 | |
| 2018 | Establishes publishing and translation service for Steam |
| Begins accepting applications for games to be released on Steam | |
| 2019 | Site name changes from DLsite.com to DLsite |
| 2020 | |
| 2021 | The site's all-ages and e-book sections are consolidated separately as DLsite comipo.[3] |
| Launches Translators Unite! (crowdsourced translation service)[4] |
Sections
All–Ages
Home
Doujin products for a general audience.
PC Games
PC games for a general audience.
Comics (DLsite comipo)
E–books for a general audience (mainly manga). Consolidated in April 2021 as a separate entity from DLsite. Audio books are also available.[3] As of December 2021, DLsite comipo is managed by viviON, Inc.
Smartphone Games
Games for the Android smartphone platform.
Adult
Doujin/Indie
Adult-oriented doujin content (including commercial content from companies such as Lilith, softhouse-seal, and Norn).
H Games
Adult-oriented games and anime from commercial studios.
Adult Comics
Adult-oriented manga and e–books.
Smartphone Games
Adult-oriented for the Android smartphone platform.
DLsite Garumani
During the 2011 site renewal, DLsite's Hanamaru service (originally DLfun's Hanamaru Net) that was acquired in 2005 changed its named to Girls Maniax. During the 2018 reorganization, the name was changed again to DLsite Garumani. It is divided into otome/TL and BL sections.
Foreign Language Support
In 2022, the site introduced the capability to switch between Japanese, English, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), and Korean navigation. In addition, the site launched its Translators Unite program, which allows volunteers to translate manga from interested creators.
DLsite NijiGAME
A game platform. Launched on April 9th, 2003 as Nijiyome, a PC version was later released in May 2015. On January 29th 2020, the platform changed its name to DLsite NijiGAME[5] The platform can be installed on PC and smartphone browsers, and allows users to play games and Android apps.
Browser Games
Games with 18+ adult versions are indicated by an asterisk.
- Chou Ginga Sendan (MAGES./5pb.)
- Rick G Earth (ZOO Corporation)
- Sky Valkyries* (EISYS/AMAZIA)
- Kagura Wars* (EISYS/Debonosu Works)
- Koisuru Shoten*
- Sengoku Bladol* (Wakka)
Browser games were originally playable in the Firefox browser, but as of ver. 52, a compatibility issue with Unity arose that made games incompatible with Windows 10. Games remain playable in Firefox if using earlier versions of Windows, but a variety of bugs can occur.
Adult Browser Games
- Walhalla Valkyrieis (EISYS)
- Originally released for smartphones in 2013, followed by a PC browser release in 2015. Each version has a number of differences, including version-exclusive characters.
- Innyuu Shoukan Pururun Fairies (EISYS)
- Revived in 2015 as “Shinnyuu Kourin Pururun Valkyries”.
DLchannel
A community site. Launched in October of 2016, DLsite’s 20th year anniversary. DLchannel allows the publication of articles and information online via its database of DLsite products and BBS format.
Sales on Other Platforms
DLsite maintains a service that allows registered doujinshi creators to sell in affiliated stores. Below is a list of websites that formerly allowed digital sales through this service.
Former Affiliates
- DMM.ADULT (now FANZA) - Partnership ended in 2005 when DMM began to sell doujinshi.
- i-Comic (by Logic) - Site closed in 2009.
- Galge.com (by Vector) - Closed in February 2010 after moving its doujin section to its digital store in December 2009.
- D-drops (by Chillage) - Partnership ended in October 2010.
- Papyless - Partnership ended along with the site's doujin service on June 19th 2011.
- Manga Shijou DL (by Book Village, Inc.) - Partnership ended on July 1st 2011 due to site closure.
- Kyarara@@.CC (by Views) - Partnership ended in July 2012, site closed on December 20th 2013.
- PropDL On-line (by Over Works, Inc.) - Site closed in July 2012.
- Upload! (by Over Works) - Site closed in July 2012.
- DL Parfait (by InterPMoeComiia) - Partnership ended on March 28th 2013 due to site closure.
- Dejigirl Store (by InterPia) - Partnership ended in June 2013, site closed on January 15th 2014.
- MoeComi (by Mirage) - Partnership ended in October 2013 due to site closure.
- FRANKEN (by JAM TV) - Consolidated into super media mall.
- Lovecomi.com (by JAM TV) - Partnership ended in September 2013.
- super media mall (by JAM TV) - Partnership ended in October 2013.
- mobi-book indies (by mobi-book, Inc) - Ended in December 2015.
- Akivine.com (formerly by Digibank) - Ended in March 2016.
Websites Run by DLsite
- DLfun - in operation from 2001 to September 2006. After acquisition by EISYS, operated as DLsite Hanamaru until 2011.
Defunct Services
Novel Maid
Beta version released in March 2010, followed by the full version in April. Allowed users to create their own adventure games in-browser and offer them for free or for a price (as low as 10 yen). The service was ended on December 29th 2013.
DLsite Rental
Released on April 20th 2017. Allowed users to rent PC games. The service was ended on June 28th 2019.
DLsite Mobile
Released on September 9th 2009. Allowed users to read manga and play games on feature phones. The service was ended on December 24th, 2013.
Girl’s Maniax
Released on September 9th 2010. Allowed users to read manga and novels on feature phones. The service was ended on August 31st 2012.
GAME999
Opened on May 14th 2009, GAME999 was a sister site that offered games for 999 yen (tax included).The site would go down for a week every month, during which new titles would be added and old titles removed. Though a DLsite ID was required for purchase, DLsite points could not be earned or used. During the June 2016 update of DLsite, GAME999 was converted into a special section of the main site, with changes to its service as well[12].
DLsite.com G
A digital marketplace for gay doujin content, including adult content. Closed in October 2018 and incorporated into the BL section of DLsite Garumani[13]. Radio DL Radio Marina Inoue and Asami Shimada's IT Revolution
Related Topics
External Links
References
- ↑ "DLsite Nest". Archived from the original on December 14, 2022. Retrieved March 22, 2023.CS1 maint: Unfit url (link)
- ↑ "会員数900万突破！『DLsite』は今年で26周年！ 11月は、無料作品、全員配布の割引クーポン、そして総額1,000万ポイントの山分け企画と、お得が盛りだくさんな創業祭を開催！". Archived from the original on November 12, 2022. Retrieved March 22, 2023.CS1 maint: Unfit url (link)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000155.000042966.html
- ↑ "Translators Unite". Archived from the original on January 24, 2023. Retrieved March 22, 2023.CS1 maint: Unfit url (link)
- ↑ "『DLsiteにじよめ』、『DLsiteにじGAME』へのリニューアルのお知らせ". Archived from the original on November 25, 2022. Retrieved March 22, 2023.CS1 maint: Unfit url (link)
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