TOKYO, Feb. 02, 2026 – CTW Cayman (Nasdaq: CTW), referred to as “CTW” or “the Company,” a prominent game platform company offering worldwide access to web-based games via its primary HTML5 platform G123.jp, has today revealed the inauguration of its inaugural North American office in New York City, situated within the World Trade Center.
Establishing a physical foothold in North America signifies a crucial achievement in CTW’s enduring growth strategy and demonstrates the Company’s ongoing commitment to broadening its global operational reach beyond Japan. The New York City office aims to bolster CTW’s initiatives to seize prospects in international markets outside Japan, particularly where anime interest is surging, such as the United States and the wider North American region.
Ryuichi Sasaki, CTW’s Founder, CEO, and Chairman, stated, “The swift expansion of Japanese anime’s popularity presents an immense growth opportunity for CTW. In North America, especially in the U.S., we observe distinct signs of anime’s increasing mainstream acceptance. These include more extensive anime selections on major streaming platforms, increased retail space for anime merchandise in large stores, growing manga sales evident in U.S. book retail figures, and an expanding social media and creator community centered on anime culture.”
Sasaki further commented, “Establishing a significant presence in New York enables us to foster closer relationships with crucial stakeholders and enhance our organizational capacities as we extend our operations beyond Japan. Given G123’s solid position as a premier anime IP-based HTML5 game platform, this move reinforces our structured approach to international expansion and our dedication to developing scalable infrastructure for upcoming opportunities.”
The Company anticipates holding an official opening ceremony at its New York City office later this year to mark the inauguration of its North American operations.
About CTW Cayman
CTW stands as a prominent game platform company, offering worldwide access to web-based, free-to-play games drawing inspiration from popular Japanese animations, such as So I’m a Spider, So What? Ruler of the Labyrinth, Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest – Rebellion Soul, and Queen’s Blade Limit Break. CTW delivers these games via its globally accessible flagship HTML5 platform, G123.jp. A Frost & Sullivan Report indicated that CTW was the world’s largest anime IP-based H5 game platform in 2023 by gross billings. CTW’s main objective is to furnish a comprehensive platform that assists game developers in monetizing underlying Japanese anime IP by reaching a global player base. Through its gaming platform, CTW distributes revenue generated from players’ in-game purchases globally with game developers. Utilizing its strong connections with leading Japanese animation IP holders, CTW provides premium IP content and assets, alongside supplementary assistance like distribution and marketing services, to game developers. By partnering with proficient game developers, CTW delivers high-quality, animation-themed gaming experiences to players across the globe. For further details, please visit .
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