Financial Education School "GFS," industry leader in active student numbers, surpasses 70,000 students

GFS Education Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yuri Takefuji; hereinafter "GFS Education"), a subsidiary of Copia Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Masakazu Ishikawa; hereinafter "Copia"), is pleased to announce that its online financial education school "GFS," which boasts the industry's largest number of active students*1, has surpassed 70,000 students as of the end of March 2026. Approximately seven years have passed since the service launched in 2019. The number of students has steadily grown, surpassing 10,000 in September 2021, 50,000 in May 2025, 60,000 in November of the same year, and now, 70,000 students. Furthermore, the total number of participants who have been involved with "GFS" has already exceeded 1 million, demonstrating that the cumulative desire of individuals to "confront their finances" is steadily expanding the base of financial education in Japan. ◾️In Japan, where the "demand" and "gap" in financial education continue to widen The number of NISA accounts reached 26.96 million as of the end of June 2025 and is steadily expanding towards the government's target of 34 million accounts by the end of 2027*2. Furthermore, a cabinet decision on December 26, 2025, officially included the launch of "Child NISA" for individuals under 18 in 2027*3, accelerating national policies to spread asset formation across all generations. On the other hand, many people who hold investment accounts still harbor anxieties such as "managing without proper knowledge" or "not knowing what to learn," and the demand for "a place where money matters can be openly discussed" continues to rise. "GFS" is a financial education school that operates independently and neutrally from financial institutions, aiming to realize a society where everyone can acquire correct financial knowledge and act with confidence. ◾️The reasons 70,000 people choose GFS: Systematic learning and a design that encourages continuous learning "GFS" currently offers over 2,600 lectures in a wide range of fields, including household finance management, tax systems, asset management, and economic news commentary. With instructors including Yuichiro Ichikawa, the principal who supervised investments for the TBS dramas "Trillion Game" and "Chihayafuru - Musubi -", as well as other prominent Japanese investors and practitioners, GFS has been recognized as No. 1 in the industry for active student numbers, number of lectures, and number of instructors*1. Furthermore, improvements to the learning flow and service design are continuously implemented to ensure students can continue learning without hesitation, according to their goals and levels. The design that accompanies students not just until they "understand" but until they can "take action" has led to support from 70,000 students. ◾️Comment from Masakazu Ishikawa, Representative Director and CEO of Copia I perceive the number 70,000 as a manifestation of 70,000 individuals' will to "properly consider their finances." To reduce even one Japanese person who gives up due to financial reasons, "GFS" will continue to pursue the quality and breadth of learning. Future Developments Copia is promoting a "multi-startup" strategy aiming for 1 trillion yen in sales by 2045, and "GFS" will continue its evolution as a core business within this strategy. We will continue to dedicate ourselves to improving and expanding our services so that more people can leverage financial knowledge to forge their own futures. *1 Regarding the number of students, lectures, and instructors: Research conducted by Tokyo Shoko Research (survey period: December 2025). The number of students includes all students, including online/offline and classroom courses; the number of lectures includes all lectures, including offline lectures; and the number of instructors includes all instructors, including offline instructors. Scope of survey: Japan (nationwide). *2 Reference: Financial Services Agency "NISA Usage Status (as of end of June 2025)", "Transition". *3 Reference: Financial Services Agency "Regarding Tax System Amendment in Reiwa 8 (2026)" (December 2025). ■About the Online Financial Education School "GFS" Established in 2019, this financial education school contributes to financial well-being by providing lectures in a wide range of fields such as investment, economics, management, accounting, and taxation, enabling students to acquire practical knowledge. With instructors including Yuichiro Ichikawa, the principal who supervised investments for the TBS dramas "Trillion Game" and "Chihayafuru - Musubi -", as well as other prominent Japanese investors delivering authentic lectures, GFS has continuously been recognized as the No. 1 financial education school in the industry for the number of students, lectures, and instructors*1 since its inception. Official Website: https://gfs.tokyo/introduction/ ■About GFS Education GFS Education Co., Ltd. develops financial services with the online financial education school "GFS" as its main business. With the mission of "improving the money literacy of Japanese people," the company operates from an independent and neutral standpoint from financial institutions, providing knowledge and information necessary for investment and household finance management, thereby developing businesses to enrich people's lives economically. Homepage: https://gfse.jp/ ◾️Company Overview Company Name: Copia Co., Ltd. Location: Shibaura Renasite Tower 2F, 3-9-1 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo Representative: Masakazu Ishikawa, Representative Director and CEO Corporate Site: https://copia-group.co.jp/ Latest Job Listings: https://herp.careers/v1/copia2024