地下すぎアイドル あかえちゃん

"Chikasugi Idol Akae-chan" is a short animation produced by DLE for the "Musicru TV" program, which aired from January 6 to March 31, 2014. The story is set deep underground in Roppongi, and it tells the story of the idol group "Chikasugi Princess" who perform on the 500th basement floor. Each episode is approximately 2 minutes long, featuring the unique underground idol culture and incorporating DLE's signature Flash animation style. The character "Akae-chan" is not a specific individual, but rather a collective term for the underground idol group. The animation has also spawned spin-offs including mobile games and manga. DLE is a Japanese company that mainly engages in the production of animation, live-action, and CG content, as well as planning, producing, selling, and importing/exporting music and publications. It became an affiliate of Asahi Broadcasting Group Holdings in 2019. "Chikasugi Idol Akae-chan" showcases the company's capabilities in animation production and cross-media content expansion.