TOKYO, Aug. 28, 2025 — CTW Cayman (Nasdaq: CTW), a prominent game platform company offering global access to web-based games through its HTML5 platform, G123.jp, which features a variety of free-to-play games inspired by popular Japanese anime, has announced the start of pre-registration for *The Apothecary Diaries Palace Chronicles*, a simulation game based on the popular anime *The Apothecary Diaries*.

*The Apothecary Diaries Palace Chronicles* is a simulation game that draws from the TV anime *The Apothecary Diaries*. Players will train the main character, Maomao, and tackle different cases and challenges in the palace and entertainment district. It’s playable directly in web browsers, eliminating the need for installation. Whether using a smartphone, tablet, or PC, players can easily enjoy the beautifully illustrated characters like Jinshi, the consort Gyokuyou, and more while immersing themselves in the anime’s universe.

Since debuting in 2023, *The Apothecary Diaries* has quickly become a top anime and manga series. In Japan, it has consistently topped streaming charts. Season 1 was the most-streamed anime on ABEMA, a streaming network offering live and on-demand content, and Season 2 continued this success with the highest average views per episode across both real-time and on-demand streams. In the U.S., Season 1 was recognized as one of the “best anime of 2024” by Polygon, and Season 2 was ranked among the top series of 2025 at the Anime Trending Awards (IMDb’s fan-based ranking).

*The Apothecary Diaries Palace Chronicles* will be added to G123.jp’s growing list of globally recognized games, which includes *High School DxD*, *Queen’s Blade*, *So I’m a Spider, So What?*, *Arifureta*, *Negima! Magister Negi Magi*, *Kakegurui*, *Vivid Army*, *Game of Thrones*, *Legend of the Galactic Heroes,* and the upcoming *Doraemon Comic Traveler*, among others.

“This new title is one of 12 games currently available for pre-registration, and we have another 10 titles in our development pipeline,” stated Ryuichi Sasaki, Founder, CEO, and Chairman of CTW Cayman. “We are committed to investing in high-quality IP and partnering with leading developers, which we believe will boost in-game purchases on our platform and broaden our global audience as we launch new games.”

Pre-Registration Details: Players can pre-register through the following channels to receive special gifts based on the total number of sign-ups:

  1. Follow the official X (formerly Twitter):
  2. Follow the official Instagram:
  3. Visit our gaming platform:

About CTW Cayman

CTW is a leading game platform company that provides global access to free-to-play, web-based games inspired by popular Japanese animations, such as Queen’s Blade, So I’m a Spider, So What?, and Goblin Slayer. CTW offers these games via its globally accessible HTML5 platform, G123.jp. According to a Frost & Sullivan Report, CTW was the largest anime IP-based H5 game platform globally in 2023, based on gross billings. CTW’s main objective is to offer a comprehensive platform that helps game developers generate revenue from Japanese anime IP by reaching a worldwide player base. Through its gaming platform, CTW shares revenue from player in-game purchases with game developers worldwide. Leveraging strong relationships with Japanese animation IP holders, CTW provides premium IP content and resources, along with support services like distribution and marketing, to game developers. By collaborating with skilled game developers, CTW brings high-quality, animation-themed gaming experiences to gamers around the world. For more information, visit G123.jp.

Forward Looking Statements

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Contacts

Investors:
Matt Chesler, CFA
FNK IR
646-809-2183

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