Satoshi Ogawa's Hit Novel 'Kimi no Quiz' Live-Action Film Adaptation Exceeds 410,000 Copies, Opens May 15th (Fri); New Paperback with Movie Poster Visual Available in Bookstores! Commemorative Event in Osaka Also Held

Naoki Prize-winning author Satoshi Ogawa's blockbuster novel "Kimi no Quiz" (Asahi Bunko) has been adapted into a live-action film starring a stellar cast including Tomoya Nakamura and Ryunosuke Kamiki, and will be released nationwide on Friday, May 15th. The book has now surpassed a cumulative total of 410,000 copies sold. A new paperback edition featuring the movie's main poster visual (Version 2) is currently available in bookstores. The winner of that quiz show answered correctly before a single character of the quiz question was read. The defeated protagonist pursues the truth behind this "zero-character correct answer." Satoshi Ogawa's "Kimi no Quiz" is an entertainment piece that begins with this astonishing event, having won the Mystery Writers of Japan Award [Long Novel and Short Story Series] and been nominated for the Japan Booksellers' Award. Since its release in 2022, it has gone through multiple printings, with cumulative sales of the hardcover, paperback, and e-book editions exceeding 410,000 copies. This work has been adapted into a film directed by Kohei Yoshino, known for "Haken Anime!" and "The Silent Service" series, and features a splendid cast including Tomoya Nakamura, Ryunosuke Kamiki, and Tsuyoshi Muro. It will be released nationwide in theaters on Friday, May 15th. The paperback edition with the "main poster visual" movie obi (Version 2) is currently being rolled out in bookstores nationwide and is scheduled to be sold at some "Lawson" convenience stores around May 15th. To commemorate the film adaptation, an interview article between Satoshi Ogawa and quiz player/philosopher Masashi Tamura has been published on "web Tripper." They extensively discuss the charm of the work and behind-the-scenes stories of its writing. Furthermore, a talk event will be held at Kinokuniya Bookstore Ario Otori store (Sakai, Osaka)! Please see below for details. *If you cannot find the paperback with the obi in bookstores, please order it from your nearest bookstore or ASA (Asahi Shimbun Sales Office), mentioning that you would like the "April movie obi (Version 2)". *When purchasing from online bookstores, the movie obi may not be attached, and you cannot specify the obi. Please be aware of this. ## Book Information * "Kimi no Quiz" * Author: Satoshi Ogawa * Asahi Bunko (Published by Asahi Shimbun Publications Inc.) * Price: 792 yen (tax included) * Paperback, 248 pages * ISBN978-4-02-265193-8 * Kimi no Quiz Special Site | Asahi Shimbun Publications * In the finals of a quiz show, "my" opponent answers and wins before a single character of the question is read. How did he answer correctly? Winner of the Mystery Writers of Japan Award & 6th place in the Japan Booksellers' Award, a thrilling entertainment piece. The paperback edition includes a newly written short story "Boku no Quiz" depicting the aftermath of the story! Commentary: Masashi Tamura ## Satoshi Ogawa + Masashi Tamura Special Interview * https://webtripper.jp/n/n34f402439ec2 ## Event Information * Satoshi Ogawa x Katsuhito Kure x Masahiro Imamura Talk Event * ~"Kimi no Quiz" x "Bomb" x "The Murder at Shijinso" - Popular authors whose works have been adapted into films talk about "things you can only hear here"~ * Location: Kinokuniya Bookstore Ario Otori store (Sakai, Osaka) * Date and time: Saturday, May 16, 2026, 14:00~ * Details here ⇒ https://store.kinokuniya.co.jp/event/1775208456/ ## Movie "Kimi no Quiz" Information * Nationwide Roadshow on Friday, May 15, 2026 * Director: Kohei Yoshino * Cast: Tomoya Nakamura, Ryunosuke Kamiki / Tsuyoshi Muro, among others * Official Website: https://yourownquiz.toho-movie.jp/ * X: https://x.com/eigayourownquiz * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eigayourownquiz/ * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eigayourownquiz * ©2026 Movie "Kimi no Quiz" Production Committee