
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is providing DeNA with a total of ¥1.5 billion in subsidies for smartphone game development—an article published by Nikkei Online on June 26 sparked criticism on X, with comments such as, “Do cash-rich companies need support?” In response to the reaction, MIXI President Koki Kimura defended DeNA, saying, “At most ¥1.5 billion.” His remarks have also drawn criticism, but he continues to rebut by presenting, among