Prime Video Sets Japanese Remake of Hit Korean Drama

Quiz from God / Credit: CJ ENM&Studio Dragon / KTV / Prime Video Japan

Prime Video Sets Japanese Remake of Hit Korean Drama

The Korean mystery drama Quiz from God is being remade in Japan for global rollout on Prime Video this December.

The reboot of Quiz from God will stream across more than 240 countries and territories beginning December 4, 2026. It stars Shotaro Mamiya as a genius forensic pathologist in modern-day Tokyo.

The Korean original was made by Studio Dragon and ran for a total of five seasons. CJ ENM is the distributor of the original Korean show. The Japanese remake hails from The icon and Kansai Television.

Keisuke Oishi, country manager at Prime Video Japan, commented, “We are absolutely thrilled to bring Quiz from God to audiences worldwide with Shotaro Mamiya in the lead role. This Japanese reimagining of the Korean drama that became a cultural phenomenon will deliver a truly incredible entertainment experience. We can’t wait for fans around the world to enjoy this series when it launches.”


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