Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

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<li>International revenue comprises the majority of revenue for the anime industry, accounting for 56.5% of total sales ($14.1 billion) and is expanding at a 26% YoY rate.</li>
<li>With international revenue now driving the industry, CTW’s web-based architecture allows the company to circumvent regional app store restrictions and directly reach international audiences across borders.</li>
<li>The late bloomer phenomenon: Titles that achieve modest viewership during their initial Japanese broadcast frequently experience a viral resurgence across Western social media much later.  CTW US - Structural Long.</li>
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International revenue comprises the majority of revenue for the anime industry, accounting for 56.5% of total sales ($14.1 billion) and is expanding at a 26% YoY rate.
With international revenue now driving the industry, CTW’s web-based architecture allows the company to circumvent regional app store restrictions and directly reach international audiences across borders.
The late bloomer phenomenon: Titles that achieve modest viewership during their initial Japanese broadcast frequently experience a viral resurgence across Western social media much later.  CTW US - Structural Long.


CTW Cayman: Global Anime Demand Surging; Legacy IP’s “Late Bloomer” Effect

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ctw-cayman" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45700:1" rel="noopener">CTW Cayman (CTW US)</a> is experiencing 300% YoY improvement in U.S. and Europe player conversion rates thanks to recent optimizations.</li>
<li>Strong visibility of anime IP on major streaming video platforms such as Netflix is a success factor in identifying popular content for games.</li>
<li>We hosted CTW management for a Q&amp;A in relation to our recent thematic report <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/netflix-engagement-data-highlights-anime-as-a-structural-growth-category-ctw-positioned-to-benefit" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:215947" rel="noopener">Netflix Engagement Data Highlights Anime as a Structural Growth Category.</a>
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CTW Cayman (CTW US) is experiencing 300% YoY improvement in U.S. and Europe player conversion rates thanks to recent optimizations.
Strong visibility of anime IP on major streaming video platforms such as Netflix is a success factor in identifying popular content for games.
We hosted CTW management for a Q&amp;A in relation to our recent thematic report Netflix Engagement Data Highlights Anime as a Structural Growth Category.



CTW Cayman (CTW US): Management Access - How Does CTW Choose Anime IP for Its HTML5 Games?

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<li>New game launches and international expansion drive growth; 41% YoY Growth in FY2H25</li>
<li>47% user base expansion; international markets now 30% of revenue</li>
<li>Maintain Structural Long rating, increasing forecasts based on latest results</li>
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New game launches and international expansion drive growth; 41% YoY Growth in FY2H25
47% user base expansion; international markets now 30% of revenue
Maintain Structural Long rating, increasing forecasts based on latest results


CTW Cayman: Sales Rise 41% as AI Marketing Engine Drives ROAS Above 125%

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<li>Global HTML5 anime gaming leader leveraging instant-play platform and AI marketing to lower acquisition costs and enhance monetization efficiency.</li>
<li>Capital-Light model retains ~80% gross revenue, supported by 33 major IP partnerships including Kadokawa, TMS, and Warner Bros Japan.</li>
<li>Growth accelerating with U.S. expansion, FY1H25 revenue +23% YoY, overseas share 29%, Target Price US$5.7, Structural Long rating.</li>
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Global HTML5 anime gaming leader leveraging instant-play platform and AI marketing to lower acquisition costs and enhance monetization efficiency.
Capital-Light model retains ~80% gross revenue, supported by 33 major IP partnerships including Kadokawa, TMS, and Warner Bros Japan.
Growth accelerating with U.S. expansion, FY1H25 revenue +23% YoY, overseas share 29%, Target Price US$5.7, Structural Long rating.


CTW (Initiation of Coverage): Invisible Hand of AI Behind Japan’s Anime Gaming Leader

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<ul><li>We are wholly supportive of Scales (SCL)’s NZ$104m acquisition of its Australian joint ventures (Fayman and Meateor Australia).</li><li>This deal accelerates SCL’s one-brand Global Proteins strategy, and equity earnings will now account for ~2% of FY27 EBITDA.</li><li>Implied transaction return on capital is in excess of SCL's hurdle rate and we have increased EPS forecasts by ~+10% across the forecast horizon.</li></ul>

We are wholly supportive of Scales (SCL)’s NZ$104m acquisition of its Australian joint ventures (Fayman and Meateor Australia).This deal accelerates SCL’s one-brand Global Proteins strategy, and equity earnings will now account for ~2% of FY27 EBITDA.Implied transaction return on capital is in excess of SCL's hurdle rate and we have increased EPS forecasts by ~+10% across the forecast horizon.

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CTW develops games. The Company provides anime IP-based games for mobile devices and personal computers. CTW Cayman serves customers across worldwide.

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CTW Cayman: Global Anime Demand Surging; Legacy IP’s “Late Bloomer” Effect

Anime international revenue is booming, accounting for over half of total sales and growing rapidly. CTW's web-based approach helps reach global...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

CTW Cayman (CTW US): Management Access - How Does CTW Choose Anime IP for Its HTML5 Games?

CTW Cayman sees 300% YoY improvement in player conversion rates in U.S. and Europe. Anime IP visibility on major streaming platforms like Netflix...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

CTW Cayman: Sales Rise 41% as AI Marketing Engine Drives ROAS Above 125%

Strong growth driven by new game launches and international expansion. Maintaining Structural Long rating and increasing forecasts based on latest...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

CTW (Initiation of Coverage): Invisible Hand of AI Behind Japan’s Anime Gaming Leader

Global HTML5 anime gaming leader uses instant-play platform and AI marketing to lower costs and boost monetization, with strong revenue growth and...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Scales Grouse

We are wholly supportive of Scales (SCL)’s NZ$104m acquisition of its Australian joint ventures (Fayman and Meateor Australia).

Forsyth Barr

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CTW Cayman: Global Anime Demand Surging; Legacy IP’s “Late Bloomer” Effect

​Anime international revenue is booming, accounting for over half of total sales and growing rapidly. CTW's web-based approach helps reach global...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

CTW Cayman (CTW US): Management Access - How Does CTW Choose Anime IP for Its HTML5 Games?

​CTW Cayman sees 300% YoY improvement in player conversion rates in U.S. and Europe. Anime IP visibility on major streaming platforms like Netflix...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

CTW Cayman: Sales Rise 41% as AI Marketing Engine Drives ROAS Above 125%

​Strong growth driven by new game launches and international expansion. Maintaining Structural Long rating and increasing forecasts based on latest...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

CTW (Initiation of Coverage): Invisible Hand of AI Behind Japan’s Anime Gaming Leader

​Global HTML5 anime gaming leader uses instant-play platform and AI marketing to lower costs and boost monetization, with strong revenue growth and...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Scales Grouse

We are wholly supportive of Scales (SCL)’s NZ$104m acquisition of its Australian joint ventures (Fayman and Meateor Australia).

Forsyth Barr

Anime international revenue is booming, accounting for over half of total sales and growing rapidly. CTW's web-based approach helps reach global...

CTW Cayman sees 300% YoY improvement in player conversion rates in U.S. and Europe. Anime IP visibility on major streaming platforms like Netflix...

Strong growth driven by new game launches and international expansion. Maintaining Structural Long rating and increasing forecasts based on latest...

Global HTML5 anime gaming leader uses instant-play platform and AI marketing to lower costs and boost monetization, with strong revenue growth and...