Exit 8
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Description
Book Introduction
“In the novel ‘Exit 8’, which is more interesting than the movie,
“Move your steps into an infinite loop!!”
Original work by Genki Kawamura, the creator of [Your Name] and [Suzume's Lockdown]!
A perfect novelization of the worldwide hit movie [Exit 8]!
I, who ignored the mother and baby in distress on the crowded subway, find myself in an endless loop of searching for Exit 8 after getting off the subway.
An underground passage that has become like the 'Purgatory' in Dante's [Divine Comedy].
The main characters, 'I', who appear one after another, each have their own reasons for having to escape this place, and they face the sins they committed that led to their being trapped in this 'purgatory'.
The unpredictable consequences of the choices that unfold before the protagonist's eyes when and if the anomaly is discovered.
And, the hidden original sin story of the main characters who got stuck in an infinite loop.
Will I be able to escape safely from 'Exit 8' and the 'Labyrinth of Life'?
An original horror story by director Genki Kawamura based on the liminal space game [Exit 8], which has recorded 2 million cumulative downloads worldwide.
In addition to the choices within the game, the protagonist's psychological conflict, wandering in life, and guilt are vividly expressed through the metaphor of [Exit 8].
The infinite loop of "Exit 8" is not simply a novel material; it is a stage for the work that hides various aspects such as the protagonist's mental shock and conflict, relationships with others, and overcoming confusing phenomena.
The protagonist's self-reflection and growth as he overcomes this stage can also be glimpsed in the work.
Additionally, you can see that important secrets included in the story of the movie are hidden here and there in the novel.
The fun of solving the novel's unique puzzles is also a point that cannot be ignored when reading the work.
What about the movie [Exit 8]?
*Officially invited to the Midnight Screening section of the 78th Cannes Film Festival
*Officially selected for the Midnight Fashion section of the 30th Busan International Film Festival
*Released in Korea on October 22, 2025!!
“Move your steps into an infinite loop!!”
Original work by Genki Kawamura, the creator of [Your Name] and [Suzume's Lockdown]!
A perfect novelization of the worldwide hit movie [Exit 8]!
I, who ignored the mother and baby in distress on the crowded subway, find myself in an endless loop of searching for Exit 8 after getting off the subway.
An underground passage that has become like the 'Purgatory' in Dante's [Divine Comedy].
The main characters, 'I', who appear one after another, each have their own reasons for having to escape this place, and they face the sins they committed that led to their being trapped in this 'purgatory'.
The unpredictable consequences of the choices that unfold before the protagonist's eyes when and if the anomaly is discovered.
And, the hidden original sin story of the main characters who got stuck in an infinite loop.
Will I be able to escape safely from 'Exit 8' and the 'Labyrinth of Life'?
An original horror story by director Genki Kawamura based on the liminal space game [Exit 8], which has recorded 2 million cumulative downloads worldwide.
In addition to the choices within the game, the protagonist's psychological conflict, wandering in life, and guilt are vividly expressed through the metaphor of [Exit 8].
The infinite loop of "Exit 8" is not simply a novel material; it is a stage for the work that hides various aspects such as the protagonist's mental shock and conflict, relationships with others, and overcoming confusing phenomena.
The protagonist's self-reflection and growth as he overcomes this stage can also be glimpsed in the work.
Additionally, you can see that important secrets included in the story of the movie are hidden here and there in the novel.
The fun of solving the novel's unique puzzles is also a point that cannot be ignored when reading the work.
What about the movie [Exit 8]?
*Officially invited to the Midnight Screening section of the 78th Cannes Film Festival
*Officially selected for the Midnight Fashion section of the 30th Busan International Film Festival
*Released in Korea on October 22, 2025!!
- You can preview some of the book's contents.
Preview
index
0.
subway
1.
The Wandering Man
2, Lovers
3.
Walking Man
4.
boy
5.
crime
6.
ocean
7.
Exit 8
8.
Another exit 8
Translator's Note
subway
1.
The Wandering Man
2, Lovers
3.
Walking Man
4.
boy
5.
crime
6.
ocean
7.
Exit 8
8.
Another exit 8
Translator's Note
Detailed image
Into the book
[ Information ]
Don't miss a single anomaly
Do not overlook any anomalies.
If you discover any abnormalities, return immediately.
If you find an anomaly, turn back immediately.
If there are no abnormalities, proceed forward.
If you do not find any anomalies, do not turn back.
Exit through Exit 8
Go out from Exit 8.
--- From the text
Looking straight ahead, a long, straight corridor stretches out before my eyes.
The pure white square tiles densely packed into the wall reflect the cold light of the fluorescent lights.
In the center of the ceiling, there is a sign with the words [↑Exit 8] written in bold Gothic letters on a yellow panel.
--- p.31
[Exit 3]
I exhale deeply when I see a sign with a number swell up.
I feel relieved, but sweat starts to run down my temples and I put my hand to my face.
My forehead and cheeks were damp with sweat.
This space, with its exit signs and [Guide] indicating 'correct/incorrect' answers, appears to be a 'safe zone'.
Does the 'abnormal phenomenon' reset every time here and the game starts over?
--- p.65
He answered with a trembling voice.
"I can finally get through on the phone.
… … Where are you now?
The voice I heard was undoubtedly hers.
--- p.73
The sight before my eyes completely took my breath away.
"ah…….
Black… … .”
Only pitiful groans echo through the passage.
Before my eyes, there was an underground passageway where everything was dyed yellow.
--- p.86
"no…….
That person… … .”
He slumps his shoulders in disappointment.
“That… is no longer human….”
I look at the man coming towards me with a sigh, but the boy next to me is still pointing at it.
What the hell is going on? Are the boy and I seeing different things? What happened between the boy and the man?
Even while I was lost in such thoughts, the man walked towards me with a steady rhythm, his expressionless face still, and soon he passed me and disappeared.
--- p.95
“Every day, I take the crowded 10,000 won subway to go to work and repeat the same thing.
“Isn’t that more hellish? Poor thing!!!”
Why is it like this… … .
It's my voice... ... .
--- p.109
“I went missing on purpose.”
"why?"
“I wish my mom would find it for me.”
Perhaps that is the boy's only sin.
--- p.145
“Don’t miss this unusual phenomenon.”
After muttering like that, he stared at me, pretending not to see me, then let out a cough and took a deep breath.
“Exit through Exit 8.”
Don't miss a single anomaly
Do not overlook any anomalies.
If you discover any abnormalities, return immediately.
If you find an anomaly, turn back immediately.
If there are no abnormalities, proceed forward.
If you do not find any anomalies, do not turn back.
Exit through Exit 8
Go out from Exit 8.
--- From the text
Looking straight ahead, a long, straight corridor stretches out before my eyes.
The pure white square tiles densely packed into the wall reflect the cold light of the fluorescent lights.
In the center of the ceiling, there is a sign with the words [↑Exit 8] written in bold Gothic letters on a yellow panel.
--- p.31
[Exit 3]
I exhale deeply when I see a sign with a number swell up.
I feel relieved, but sweat starts to run down my temples and I put my hand to my face.
My forehead and cheeks were damp with sweat.
This space, with its exit signs and [Guide] indicating 'correct/incorrect' answers, appears to be a 'safe zone'.
Does the 'abnormal phenomenon' reset every time here and the game starts over?
--- p.65
He answered with a trembling voice.
"I can finally get through on the phone.
… … Where are you now?
The voice I heard was undoubtedly hers.
--- p.73
The sight before my eyes completely took my breath away.
"ah…….
Black… … .”
Only pitiful groans echo through the passage.
Before my eyes, there was an underground passageway where everything was dyed yellow.
--- p.86
"no…….
That person… … .”
He slumps his shoulders in disappointment.
“That… is no longer human….”
I look at the man coming towards me with a sigh, but the boy next to me is still pointing at it.
What the hell is going on? Are the boy and I seeing different things? What happened between the boy and the man?
Even while I was lost in such thoughts, the man walked towards me with a steady rhythm, his expressionless face still, and soon he passed me and disappeared.
--- p.95
“Every day, I take the crowded 10,000 won subway to go to work and repeat the same thing.
“Isn’t that more hellish? Poor thing!!!”
Why is it like this… … .
It's my voice... ... .
--- p.109
“I went missing on purpose.”
"why?"
“I wish my mom would find it for me.”
Perhaps that is the boy's only sin.
--- p.145
“Don’t miss this unusual phenomenon.”
After muttering like that, he stared at me, pretending not to see me, then let out a cough and took a deep breath.
“Exit through Exit 8.”
--- p.205
Publisher's Review
It's more fun than a movie!!
The original novel of the movie that set a new box office record in Japan in 2025 with 3.22 million viewers and 45 billion yen in revenue!!
Reprints will begin immediately after publication!!
What about the novel 'Exit 8'?
The liminal space game "Exit 8" has become a worldwide smash hit, with a total of 2 million downloads since its release in 2023 by game creator KOTAKE CREATE.
A live-action film based on this game was produced and released, starring Kazunari Ninomiya and written and directed by Genki Kawamura.
The novel "Exit 8," which was released specifically before the release of the film, is an original story written by director Genki Kawamura based on the film's story.
The protagonist's mental turmoil, which was difficult to properly portray in the movie, and the special 'abnormal phenomenon' from the original game also appear, and the protagonist's deep inner self, which is difficult to accurately express in the movie, is depicted.
Additionally, special 'abnormal phenomena' and the protagonist's mental thirst that did not appear in the movie are newly introduced in the novel, and this is being highlighted as an advantage that only the novel has.
The author took the approach of gradually relieving the thirst for mystery surrounding 'me' that was not resolved in the movie by unfolding the story in the novel.
In the development of the novel's story, the space of 'Exit 8' is depicted as a metaphor for the wandering and conflict of the protagonist, 'I'.
The main character's struggle with past trauma and the alienation of modern society, his recognition of his own responsibility, and his eventual escape through Exit 8 are the key points of this story.
Another thing that can be a great source of enjoyment for reading "Exit 8" as a book is solving the mysteries the author has hidden within the book's content and format.
Finally, the author clearly impresses upon readers the connection and difference between the novel and the film through the following guidance.
Don't miss a single anomaly
If you want to enjoy the movie first, go back immediately
If you want to enjoy the novel first, don't go back.
Exit through Exit 8
The original novel of the movie that set a new box office record in Japan in 2025 with 3.22 million viewers and 45 billion yen in revenue!!
Reprints will begin immediately after publication!!
What about the novel 'Exit 8'?
The liminal space game "Exit 8" has become a worldwide smash hit, with a total of 2 million downloads since its release in 2023 by game creator KOTAKE CREATE.
A live-action film based on this game was produced and released, starring Kazunari Ninomiya and written and directed by Genki Kawamura.
The novel "Exit 8," which was released specifically before the release of the film, is an original story written by director Genki Kawamura based on the film's story.
The protagonist's mental turmoil, which was difficult to properly portray in the movie, and the special 'abnormal phenomenon' from the original game also appear, and the protagonist's deep inner self, which is difficult to accurately express in the movie, is depicted.
Additionally, special 'abnormal phenomena' and the protagonist's mental thirst that did not appear in the movie are newly introduced in the novel, and this is being highlighted as an advantage that only the novel has.
The author took the approach of gradually relieving the thirst for mystery surrounding 'me' that was not resolved in the movie by unfolding the story in the novel.
In the development of the novel's story, the space of 'Exit 8' is depicted as a metaphor for the wandering and conflict of the protagonist, 'I'.
The main character's struggle with past trauma and the alienation of modern society, his recognition of his own responsibility, and his eventual escape through Exit 8 are the key points of this story.
Another thing that can be a great source of enjoyment for reading "Exit 8" as a book is solving the mysteries the author has hidden within the book's content and format.
Finally, the author clearly impresses upon readers the connection and difference between the novel and the film through the following guidance.
Don't miss a single anomaly
If you want to enjoy the movie first, go back immediately
If you want to enjoy the novel first, don't go back.
Exit through Exit 8
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: October 15, 2025
- Format: Hardcover book binding method guide
- Page count, weight, size: 214 pages | 436g | 128*188*20mm
- ISBN13: 9791138441254
- ISBN10: 1138441252
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