Core Insights - The market is closely watching which company will become the "first stock of card games" as Hitcard accelerates its listing process while the leading company, KAYOU, has not made significant progress since filing its prospectus [1] Company Overview - Hitcard, established only four years ago, has differentiated itself by accurately capturing the increasing commercialization demands of IP copyright holders [2] - The company focuses on adult collectible cards and has launched products based on popular IPs such as "Full-Time Master" and "Battle Through the Heavens" [2] - Hitcard has attracted investments from notable firms including Pop Mart, Sequoia China, and Tencent Literature, highlighting its strong industry and capital backing [2] Financial Performance - In 2024, Hitcard achieved approximately 400 million yuan in revenue, representing a year-on-year increase of over 600% [5] - The company anticipates continued revenue growth in 2025, although current production capacity may not fully meet next year's targets [5] Market Trends - The trend of "no cards, no drama" is emerging in the film and television industry, indicating that most new IP card authorizations are quickly absorbed by card companies [6] - Hitcard has established a significant market presence, covering about 70% to 80% of the film and television card market share [7] Competitive Landscape - Compared to KAYOU, which operates around 70 IPs and has a revenue concentration where the top five IPs contribute 86% of total income, Hitcard's model of "multi-IP, limited edition, high-frequency new releases" enhances its market competitiveness [8] - Hitcard's strategy involves frequent product redesigns and a focus on environmentally friendly materials, which increases production costs but also drives innovation [8] Strategic Partnerships - To strengthen its core competitiveness, Hitcard is pursuing equity partnerships with industry players, including Japanese game company Cygames and Goodsmile, to enhance its overseas IP acquisition and operational capabilities [9] - The collaboration with Tencent Literature is particularly valuable, providing access to a resource pool of over 1,000 IPs and shared offline channel networks [2][9] Industry Dynamics - The rapid commercialization of IPs is becoming a key driver for the growth of derivative products, with Tencent Literature aiming to enhance its IP commercialization strategy at the group level [11] - The success of Hitcard and similar companies is contingent on their ability to refine product design, user operations, and channel management while leveraging upstream IPs [21]