Winking Studios Limited (Headquarters: Singapore, Founder & CEO: Johnny Jan, hereinafter referred to as "WINKING") and Digital Media Lab Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, President & CEO: Hiroki Suzuki, hereinafter referred to as "DML"), a subsidiary of Kaga Electronics Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, President & CEO: Ryoichi Kado), a global comprehensive electronics trading company, are pleased to announce the signing of a strategic partnership agreement aimed at expanding CG production operations.
Through this strategic partnership, WINKING and DML will position each other as key partners, leveraging their respective technological strengths and industry expertise to deliver high-quality game content and digital entertainment services to clients worldwide.
Expected Outcomes of the Collaboration
1. WINKING has extensive experience in game outsourcing and game development, while DML specializes in producing high-quality cutscenes and visual content through real-time rendering and pre-rendering technologies. By integrating their technological capabilities, both parties aim to provide a comprehensive one-stop solution for CG production.
2. WINKING and DML will work together to expand asset production services in the Japanese market while strengthening their development capabilities and business expansion in the cutscene and visual content fields globally.
3. Through in-depth collaboration and exchanges between production teams, both parties will continuously enhance their technical expertise and diversify production styles to meet the evolving needs of clients.
On March 10, 2025, DML’s President, Hiroki Suzuki (right), and WINKING’s CEO, Johnny Jan (left), officially signed the strategic partnership agreement.
■ About Winking Studios Limited
WINKING is the third-largest game outsourcing and development studio in Asia and the fourth-largest globally. The company is listed on both the Singapore and London Stock Exchanges.
Since its establishment in Taiwan in 1997, WINKING has accumulated over 25 years of industry experience. Headquartered in Singapore, the company operates nine studios across Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Nanjing, Suzhou, and Taipei, employing more than 800 staff members. WINKING provides services to global clients, including 22 of the top 25 game publishers worldwide.
■ About Digital Media Lab Co., Ltd.
As the only content production company under the Kaga Electronics Group, DML operates under the motto: "A world where nothing is impossible to create." The company specializes in the development and application of 3D CG technology.
Since its founding in 1995, DML has established studios in Tokyo, Osaka, Kanazawa, and Bangkok, with approximately 170 employees. With extensive expertise in cutscene animation and motion production, DML provides high-quality commissioned production services to clients in the entertainment industry.
■ Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this partnership or related business matters, please contact us through the details below:
Winking Studios Limited Tokyo Office
Address: 3-15-6 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0031, Leadsea Meguro Fudomae Building 5-06
Contact Person: Yamaguchi (Responsible for Japan & Southeast Asia)
Email: winking_jp@89hg31.com
Official Website: http://www.89hg31.com
