Picture: Takayuki Yamada in Quiztopia – Netflix
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Reiichi Sugimoto’s manga Kokumin Kuizu, titled Quiztopia, is officially coming to the platform on December 17, 2026. Alongside the release date, Netflix has confirmed the full cast: Riko Ishida, Kana Kurashina, Koji Seto, and Masahiro Takashima, joining Takayuki Yamada. Here’s everything we know about Quiztopia on Netflix.
Quiztopia is an upcoming Japanese Netflix Original drama series directed by Teruyuki Yoshida (The 13 Lords of the Shogun) and the adaptation of Reiichi Sugimoto’s manga Kokumin Kuizu. The manga was serialized in 1993 but, surprisingly, has never had an anime or live-action adaptation until now. The series was adapted into a screenplay by Yoshida and Magy.
The series is produced by The SEVEN, Inc with Akira Morii, Hirotake Sasaki, and Tomoki Takase as producers.
When is Quiztopia released on Netflix?
With the release of the official trailer, it has been confirmed that Quiztopia will be released on Netflix globally on December 17, 2026.
What is the plot of Quiztopia?
Quiztopia takes place in an alternate reality in Japan, where a quiz show holds tyrannical sway over the people after being enshrined in the Japanese Constitution. High risk, high reward: the winners are granted one wish by the government, but the losers face fines, forced labor, or conscription. The show pushes contestants to their limits, causing them to pursue their heart’s desires no matter who and what the cost.
”Kokumin Kuizu”©Reiichi Sugimoto,Shinkichi Kato/OHTA Publishing Company
Who are the cast members of Quiztopia?
The first cast member announced was Takayuki Yamada, who will play the host, K-ichi. The host is the charismatic force behind the quiz show, using his charm and exceptional performance skills to enthrall the nation. The actor will star in the upcoming Netflix Original series Last Samurai Standing. He has also starred in The Naked Director on Netflix.
Picture: Takayuki Yamada (left) will play the role of K-ichi (right)
Alongside the release date announcement, the full cast for the series was also revealed:
- Riko Ishida as Mari – A mysterious girl intent on killing KK
- Kana Kurashina as Ayako – Mari’s mother and a central figure in the story
- Koji Seto as Seiji Nanbara – An activist plotting Quiztopia’s downfall
- Masahiro Takashima as Commander Murakoshi – Leads the Reward and Punishment Squad responsible for carrying out penalties determined by the quiz results
- Eiko Koike as Shoko Kamijo – The producer behind Quiztopia
- Renji Ishibashi as Takeshi Gokumazawa – The Prime Minister of Japan
- Rin Kataoka
- Yuzu Aoki
- Naoki Matsukawa
- Yuki Imai
- Shunsuke Daito
- Akira Maehara
- Hoshino Disco
- First Summer Uika
- Keiko Horiuchi
- Toshinori Omi
What is the production status?
Filming for the series took place in 2025 and wrapped in late January 2026. It has been in post-production for several months.
What is the episode count?
There will be a total of eight episodes.
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