what quizknock

QuizKnock is a Japanese media group and YouTube channel that focuses on question-and-answer-style quizzes. It was founded by Takushi Izawa in October 2016. The group originated from members of the University of Tokyo's Quiz Club, inspired by the idea of encouraging people to actively seek out information through quizzes. QuizKnock was the first channel in Japan to specialize in quizzes on YouTube and has grown to have over 2 million subscribers as of March 2025. The group produces educational and entertaining quiz content and has expanded into various projects and collaborations, including live quiz events and puzzle games. They are also involved in notable collaborations like creating puzzles related to the Imperial Palace East Garden to help deepen understanding of the Imperial Family. Additionally, QuizKnock organizes quiz tournaments such as the "High School Quiz Battle WHAT," targeting high school students and younger, with events held both online and in physical venues. QuizKnock is widely appreciated for combining fun and learning, and it has a strong reputation for making quizzes enjoyable and educational. The group employs about 200 people, including project planners, question writers, editors, and proofreaders, indicating a professional approach to quiz content creation. They have been praised for their entertaining and knowledge-based content style.