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Your Own Quiz
Cover page of the novel
君のクイズ
(Kimi no Kuizu)
GenreMystery[1]
Novel
Written bySatoshi Ogawa
Published byAsahi Shimbun Publication
PublishedOctober 7, 2022 (2022-10-07)
Manga
Written bySatoshi Ogawa
Illustrated byAyako Noda
Published byShodensha
ImprintOur Feel
MagazineFeel Young
Original runApril 3, 2025 (2025-04-03) – present
Volumes1
Live-action film
Directed byKohei Yoshino
Produced by
    • Takuro Owaki
    • Toyo Yato
    • Seiichi Tanaka
Written by
    • Okazaki Satoko
    • Kohei Yoshino
Music by
    • Yaffle
    • Tatsuhiko Saiki
StudioDjango Films
Released
  • May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15)
Runtime118 minutes
Others
  • You Own Quiz stage play (2025)
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Your Own Quiz (Japanese: 君のクイズ, Hepburn: Kimi no Kuizu) is a mystery novel written by Satoshi Ogawa. It was published by Asahi Shimbun Publication in October 2022. The novel won the 76th Mystery Writers of Japan Award for Best Novel and Short Story.

The novel received a manga and stage play adaptation in April 2025. A film adaptation premiered in May 2026.

Plot

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Reo Mishima, who has advanced to the finals of the live quiz show Q-1 Grand Prix, is on the verge of winning the one-on-one buzzer quiz, in which the first to answer seven questions correctly wins. Three incorrect answers result in elimination. However, in the final moments, his opponent, Kizuna Honjō, presses the button before a single word of the question is even read, inexplicably guessing the correct answer, resulting in Mishima's defeat.

Characters

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Reo Mishima (三島玲央, Mishima Reo)
Portrayed by: Takumi Kitagawa (stage play),[2] Tomoya Nakamura (film)[3]
Kizuna Honjō (本庄絆, Honjō Kizuna)
Portrayed by: Shosei Oda (stage play)[2], Ryunosuke Kamiki (film)[3]

Media

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Novel

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According to the author Satoshi Ogawa, he wanted to create a sports novel,[4] but said that the "physical movements and beauty of the sport are lost" when you turn sports into a novel.[5] The novel was inspired by Takushi Izawa after Ogawa was hooked by the videos of QuizKnock.[6][7] He wanted to create the quiz-related novel since around 2019, but started writing the novel around February of 2022 and finished the draft before the deadline in April. The quiz part was created by his friend Tamura Masashi.[8] According to Ogawa, he chose to create a quiz-related novel because it is easy to adapt into a novel, as quizzes are made out of words themselves,[9] and he wanted to express the speed and tension of quiz competitions like those in sports through a novel. He also included the question and answer in the novel so that the readers can also answer the quiz in the novel, adding that he wanted the readers to answer at least one question correctly before or at the same time as the main protagonist.[8]

Your Own Quiz was published on October 7, 2022, by the Asahi Shimbun Publication.[10] A bunkobon edition was released on April 25, 2025.[11]

Publications

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  • October 7, 2022: Your Own Quiz – ISBN 978-4-02-251837-8, Asahi Shimbun Publication
  • April 22, 2025: Your Own Quiz (bunkobon) – ISBN 978-4-02-265193-8, Asahi Shimbun Publication

Stage play

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A stage play adaptation starring Takumi Kitagawa and Shosei Oda. It was performed at IMM Theater in Tokyo from April 3 to 20, and at Cool Japan Park Osaka TT Hall in Osaka from April 25 to 27, 2025.[2] Yoko Oike is in charge of the script, and Kensaku Kobayashi is in charge of direction.[12]

Manga

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A manga adaptation of the novel was serialized on April 3, 2025. It was illustrated by Ayako Noda on the Feel Young's Our Feel manga website .[13] The first tankōbon volume was released on May 1, 2026.[14]

Volumes

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No. Release date ISBN
1May 1, 2026[14]978-4-86846-016-9

Film

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A film adaptation was announced on October 21, 2025.[1] The film stars Tomoya Nakamura as Reo Mishima and Ryunosuke Kamiki as Kizuna Honjō.[3] It was directed by Kohei Yoshino.[1] Okazaki Satoko and Kohei Yoshino were in charge of the script, while Takuro Owaki, Toyo Yato, and Seiichi Tanaka produced the film. The music was provided by Yaffle and Tatsuhiko Saiki.[15] The quiz part of the movie was supervised by QuizKnock member Takushi Izawa, who also made a cameo in the film, as well as Fukura P and Yoshiaki Yamamoto.[16][17][3] It premiered on May 15, 2026.[18] Django Film [ja] produced the film.[19] It was distributed by Warner Bros. Japan.[20]

Reception

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By May 2023, the novel had sold over 130,000 copies;[21] by October 2025, it had sold over 260,000 copies and had become a bestseller.[1] By May 2026, e-book, bunkobon and tankōbon versions of the novel had sold over 410,000 copies.[22]

The novel ranked seventh in the Kono Mystery ga Sugoi! guide book published by Takarajimasha for the 2024.[23] Following the premiere of the film adaptation, it ranked 11th on Billboard Japan's weekly Book Hot 100 ranking released on May 21, 2026.[24] Before peaking at 10th place on May 28.[25]

Shiro of Hidaka Shimpo [ja] praised the novel as "certainly interesting," including the depiction of quizzing.[26] Mystery author Kōtarō Isaka praised it immediately after its release, saying, "It's too interesting!! It's been a long time since I've encountered such an exciting mystery, and it's the best mystery ever," and television producer Sakuma Nobuyuki praised the novel adding "Once you open the book, you're done."[1]

The film ranked sixth in the national box office rankings on its opening week.[27] Taniguchi Ryuichi of RealSound [ja] praised the movie adding that the cast are perfect to the movie, he also praised Tomoya Nakamura and Ryunosuke Kamiki's performance in the movie.[28]

Accolades

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Awards and nominations for Your Own Quiz
Ceremony Year Award/Category Recipient Result Ref.
76th Mystery Writers of Japan Award 2023 Best Novel Your Own Quiz (novel) Won [21]
Best Short Story Won
Japan Booksellers' Award Japan Booksellers' Award 6th place [26]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e 小川哲のベストセラー小説「君のクイズ」実写映画化！ 監督は「ハケンアニメ！」「沈黙の艦隊」の吉野耕平 [Satoshi Ogawa's bestselling novel "Your Own Quiz" is being made into a live-action film! Directed by Kohei Yoshino, known for "Haken Anime!" and "The Silent Service"!]. eiga.com (in Japanese). October 21, 2025. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c 少年忍者・北川拓実＆小田将聖がW主演！舞台「君のクイズ」でクイズプレーヤー役に（コメントあり） [Shonen Ninja members Takumi Kitagawa and Shosei Oda to co-star in the stage play "Your Own Quiz" as quiz players.]. Stage Natalie (in Japanese). December 19, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  3. ^ a b c d 映画『君のクイズ』セットの豪華さにキャスト陣が驚き 吉住「今はあんなセット建てられない！」 [The cast of the movie "Your Own Quiz" were amazed by the lavish set; Yoshizumi commented, "You can't build a set like that now!"]. Oricon. April 20, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  4. ^ 佐久間宣行「テレビ現場がリアル」と太鼓判 作家と語る『君のクイズ』 [Nobuyuki Sakuma gives his seal of approval to "Your Own Quiz," saying it "really depicts the TV production process," as he discusses it with the author.]. Aera (in Japanese). April 15, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  5. ^ 今年最高の話題作『君のクイズ』はどうやって生まれたのか？ 著者・小川哲さんが杉江松恋さんとの対談で明かす [How did this year's most talked-about novel, "Your Own Quiz," come to be? Author Satoshi Ogawa reveals the secrets in a conversation with Matsukoi Sugie.]. Aera (in Japanese). December 19, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  6. ^ 伊沢拓司×小川哲 クイズノックの動画にハマったことが最新作『君のクイズ』のきっかけに [Takushi Izawa and Satoshi Ogawa: Their latest work, "Kimi no Quiz," was inspired by their fascination with QuizKnock's videos.]. Aera (in Japanese). October 27, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  7. ^ 伊沢拓司「僕にとってクイズは物事を見る目を作ってくれた」 小川哲の最新作『君のクイズ』からの気づき [Takushi Izawa: "For me, quizzes helped me develop a new perspective on things." Insights from Satoshi Ogawa's latest work, "Your Own Quiz."]. Aera (in Japanese). October 28, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  8. ^ a b クイズと『HUNTER×HUNTER』は似ている？ 「知識だけじゃなく戦略も必要」SF作家・小川哲が語った“深すぎるクイズ論” [Are quizzes and 'HUNTER×HUNTER' similar? "You need not only knowledge but also strategy," says science fiction author Satoshi Ogawa, discussing his profound theory on quizzes.]. Shukan Bunshun (in Japanese). October 29, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  9. ^ Yoshida, Daisuke (November 2, 2022). “0文字で早押し”の謎に迫る前代未聞の小説。著者・小川哲は「クイズには全く強くない」 [An unprecedented novel that delves into the mystery of "quiz buzzer rounds with zero characters." Author Satoshi Ogawa says, "I'm not good at quizzes at all."]. Nikkan Spa! (in Japanese). Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  10. ^ 君のクイズ [Your Own Quiz]. Asahi Sonorama (in Japanese). Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  11. ^ 君のクイズ [Your Own Quiz]. Asahi Shimbun Publication (in Japanese). Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  12. ^ 少年忍者・北川拓実＆小田将聖主演「君のクイズ」森田甘路と岡田義徳の出演決定（コメントあり） [Shonen Ninja members Takumi Kitagawa and Shosei Oda to star in "Kimi no Quiz," with Kanro Morita and Yoshinori Okada also confirmed to appear.]. Stage Natalie (in Japanese). January 31, 2025. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  13. ^ 「ダブル」の野田彩子が「君のクイズ」をマンガ化、コミックエッセイも同時連載 [Ayako Noda, author of "Double," is adapting "Kimi no Quiz" into a manga, and will also be serializing a comic essay at the same time.]. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). March 21, 2025. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  14. ^ a b ""ゼロ文字正答"の謎を解く「君のクイズ」1巻 「ダブル」の野田彩子がコミカライズ" [The mystery of the "zero-letter correct answer" is solved in the first volume of "Your Own Quiz," a comic adaptation by Ayako Noda of "Double" fame.]. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  15. ^ 君のクイズ [Your Own Quiz]. Eiga.com (in Japanese). Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  16. ^ 中村倫也、神木隆之介、ムロツヨシが共演「君のクイズ」場面写真20枚、QuizKnock伊沢拓司の姿も [20 stills from "Kimi no Quiz," starring Tomoya Nakamura, Ryunosuke Kamiki, and Tsuyoshi Muro, also featuring Takuji Izawa of QuizKnock.]. Eiga Natalie (in Japanese). April 10, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  17. ^ 「君のクイズ」中村倫也＆神木隆之介登壇のクイズ大会が開催、決勝の問題はQuizKnockと作成（告知映像あり） [A quiz competition featuring Tomoya Nakamura and Ryunosuke Kamiki was held, with the final round questions created in collaboration with QuizKnock.]. Eiga Natalie (in Japanese). April 23, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  18. ^ 【明日公開】王者・中村倫也×天才・神木隆之介×怪物・ムロツヨシ「君のクイズ」3人のキャラ紹介動画披露 [[To be released tomorrow] Champion Tomoya Nakamura x Genius Ryunosuke Kamiki x Monster Tsuyoshi Muro: Character introduction videos for "Your Own Quiz" unveiled]. Eiga.com (in Japanese). May 14, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  19. ^ 『君のクイズ』 [Your Own Quiz]. Oricon. May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  20. ^ 小川哲の小説「君のクイズ」実写映画化、監督は「沈黙の艦隊」吉野耕平（超特報 / コメントあり） [Satoshi Ogawa's novel "Your Own Quiz" is being made into a live-action film, directed by Kohei Yoshino of "The Silent Service".]. Eiga Natalie (in Japanese). October 21, 2025. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  21. ^ a b 小川哲『君のクイズ』日本推理作家協会賞受賞 累計発行部数は13刷13万部を突破 [Satoshi Ogawa's "Your Own Quiz" wins the Mystery Writers of Japan Award, and has surpassed 130,000 copies in total sales across 13 printings.]. RealSound [ja] (in Japanese). May 17, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  22. ^ 【累計41万部】小川哲の大ヒット小説『君のクイズ』実写映画が5月15日（金）公開。新たに映画のポスタービジュアル使用帯付き文庫が書店展開中！大阪で記念イベントも開催 [[410,000 copies sold] The live-action film adaptation of Satoshi Ogawa's bestselling novel "Kimi no Quiz" will be released on May 15th (Friday). New paperback editions featuring the movie's poster visual on the cover are now available in bookstores! A commemorative event will also be held in Osaka.]. Mantan Web (in Japanese). May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  23. ^ 『このミステリーがすごい！2024年版』（宝島社）国内編・海外編発表！ ["This Mystery is Amazing! 2024 Edition" (Takarajimasha) Domestic and International editions announced!]. HMV Japan (in Japanese). December 5, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
  24. ^ "Suu Morishita's 'Yubisaki to Renren' Vol. 14 Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100". Billboard. May 21, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
  25. ^ "Yasuhisa Hara's 'Kingdom' Vol. 79 Tops Billboard Japan Book Hot 100". Billboard. May 28, 2026. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
  26. ^ a b 君のクイズ 小川哲著 [Your Own Quiz by Satoshi Ogawa]. Hidaka Shimpo [ja] (in Japanese). February 8, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  27. ^ "「スーパーマリオギャラクシー」動員1位に返り咲く、初登場は「正直不動産」「君のクイズ」など（映画動員ランキング）" ["Super Mario Galaxy" reclaims the top spot in box office attendance, with newcomers including "Honest Real Estate" and "Your Own Quiz."]. Eiga Natalie (in Japanese). May 18, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  28. ^ Ryuichi, Taniguchi (May 23, 2026). 『君のクイズ』中村倫也×神木隆之介らのキャスティングの妙 原作ファンが映画化を分析 [The brilliance of the casting in "Your Own Quiz," featuring Tomoya Nakamura and Ryunosuke Kamiki: A fan of the original work analyzes the film adaptation.]. Real Sound (in Japanese). Retrieved May 23, 2026.

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