Netflix's Kokumin Quiz Unveils Five New Stills of Takayuki Yamada
Five new stills from Netflix's Kokumin Quiz show Takayuki Yamada as host Kii Kichi in costumes including samurai armor, a monk's robe and a white tuxedo.
Five new scene photos from the Netflix series Kokumin Quiz were released, showing Takayuki Yamada as the protagonist Kii Kichi in multiple costumes, according to cinematoday.jp.
The stills depict Yamada in a range of looks, including a dancer, a samurai general in armor, a monk in a kesa robe and a white tuxedo. The series is set to stream exclusively worldwide on Netflix, with all 8 episodes arriving at once.
Director: the host, not the contestant
Director Teruyuki Yoshida said the main character of Kokumin Quiz is the host rather than a contestant. Yoshida also praised Yamada's performance as the host.
The manga Kokumin Quiz, written by Reiichi Sugimoto and illustrated by Shinkichi Kato, was serialized in Morning in 1993. Its story is set in a dystopian society run by quizzes, centered on a live broadcast show called Kokumin Quiz.
Renji Ishibashi plays the Prime Minister Gokumazawa. Netflix has set the series for release on December 17, 2025.
Quick answers
When does Kokumin Quiz premiere on Netflix?
Netflix has set the release for December 17, 2025.
How many episodes will Kokumin Quiz have?
All 8 episodes will stream at once, exclusively worldwide on Netflix.
Who plays Kii Kichi in Kokumin Quiz?
Takayuki Yamada plays the protagonist Kii Kichi.