What is 'Quiztopia'?
'Quiztopia' is a live-action adaptation of the manga 'Kokumin Quiz' by Sugimoto Ichihiko and Kato Shinkichi. The story takes place in an alternate Japan where the country's most influential quiz show rules the nation. If contestants manage to survive this show, any wish can be granted by the government, from wealth and fame to executing enemies, erasing criminal records, or owning national landmarks. As a result, the show draws a massive audience, and disqualified individuals face harsh labor, yet even this is depicted as society's entertainment.
Protagonist and Cast
At the center of the story is KK, the iconic quiz show host, played by Takayuki Yamada. He is known for his roles in 'Densha Otoko', 'Bakuman.', and as Elizabeth in 'Gintama'. Additionally, Masahiro Takashima plays Commander Murakoshi, Eiko Koike plays producer Akiko Kamijo, Riko Ishida plays the mysterious girl Marie who tries to kill KK, Kana Kurashina plays Ayako, who becomes a central figure in the story as Marie's mother, and Koji Seto plays activist Seiji Nanbara, who seeks to overthrow Quiztopia.
Production Team and Air Date
The series is set to stream on Netflix, with its debut on December 17. The director is Teruyuki Yoshida, known for 'Ossan’s Love' and 'My Brother's Husband', and he co-wrote the script with Maggy. Music is composed by Yasunori Nishiki. The official trailer includes scenes featuring 8,000 extras and depicts government propaganda commercials within the story.
