CTW Inc. is a Japanese video game company based in Tokyo. It is mainly known for its browser-based gaming platform, G123.[1][2][3]
History
CTW Inc. (originally CTW株式会社) was founded in August 2013, with Ryuichi Sasaki as president. CTW transitioned to developing HTML5-based browser games in the mid-2010s.[4]
In October 2018, CTW launched its gaming platform, G123, which provides instant-play games primarily adapted from popular anime and manga franchises. By 2024, its users had increased to more than 500 million.[5]
In 2021, CTW began expanding its international operations and released localized versions of its games in English and other languages.[6]
In 2023, CTW reorganized under a Cayman Islands entity as CTW Cayman.[7] Two years later, in 2025, CTW filed to list on the Nasdaq as CTW Cayman.[1]
In August 6, 2025, CTW Cayman was listed on the Nasdaq.[8]
Platform
CTW operates G123 as its primary platform. G123 uses HTML5 technology, enabling browser-based gameplay without requiring downloads or installations.[9] The platform provides free-to-play games across various genres, such as RPG, strategy, and simulation, monetized through optional in-game purchases.[5] By mid-2025, G123 hosted over 25 active titles.[1]
Selected games
External links
References
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- Ultrahorse Entertainment: Navigating the new wave of game industry changes (Part 2) Pocket Gamer, September 28, 2023^
- CTW、ゲームサービス「G123」の全世界ユーザー数が5億人を突破！今後のアップデート情報を解禁 | gamebiz gamebiz【ゲームビズ】, retrieved 2025-07-01^
- Maria Alexander. Play Licensed Anime Games Safely For Free With No Downloads on G123 Droid Gamers, April 21, 2025^
- Customer Cases: CTW - Alibaba Cloud AlibabaCloud^
- CTW Cayman F1 Registration statement | CTW 15 May 25 capedge.com^
- CTW Cayman Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering Yahoo Finance, retrieved 2025-09-01^
- Johnny Peterson. Play Officially Licensed Anime Games On G123 With No Registration Or Download Needed Gamezebo, April 21, 2025, retrieved July 1, 2025^
- Stephanie Liu. Pre-Registration Opens For Browser Game Black Lagoon: Heaven's Shot September 20, 2023^
- New boobtastic game High School D×D Operation Paradise Infinity is finally released! Have loads of fun! G123, retrieved 2025-07-28^
- CTW Inc. Announces Global Launch of 'High School D×D Operation Paradise Infinity' on G123 Browser Game Platform AP News, 2025-04-22, retrieved 2025-07-28^