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New Series: 'Real Outrage - Underworld and Politics'

A new series titled 'Real Outrage - Underworld and Politics' will be available on January 23, 2026, at 19:00 JST through the vertical short drama app TateDora. This exciting installment continues the Mr. Urban Legend series, where the enigmatic Akio Seki dives into urban myths that haven’t made it to mainstream media.

As a talk variety program, Mr. Urban Legend is known for exploring topics that defy belief, and this time, the series promises to take viewers into the depths of dangerous realities. With over a million subscribers and a vast audience drawn in by curiosity, Akio Seki will host a range of professionals from various fields, discussing urban stories that you won't hear anywhere else. Previous episodes have amassed over three million views, demonstrating the program’s enduring popularity.

The new theme, 'Real Outrage - Underworld and Politics,' will feature guests who have experienced the underbelly of society first-hand. Kei Inoue, who was embroiled with the Yakuza at a young age, and Kaguhiko Hanada, an underground writer, will discuss their gripping experiences in criminal networks and their insights on hidden truths behind political intrigues.

What to Expect: Key Topics of Discussion

The audience can anticipate a range of shocking topics likely to provoke thought and dialogue:

• - A harrowing account of FBI operations involving a 3-kilogram drug bust and the despair faced in a Hawaii hotel suite.
• - Features on a level-5 maximum security prison where violence reigns and the ceiling of despair is coupled with unexpected fan letters from supporters.
• - Insight into political corruption where gangs intertwine with electoral processes, unveiling how money can influence the outcome of elections.
• - Stories of hired killers and the dark web’s forays into shady international getaways.
• - A look at the shocking financial schemes involving Taiwanese mafia ties with politics and law enforcement.

Meet The Guests

1. Kei Inoue
- Once a Yakuza member at a young age, Kei was arrested by the FBI in a drug sting operation in Hawaii back in 1993. He spent over a decade in a high-security prison where he interacted with notorious gangs. Now, he engages in outreach for at-risk youth and advocates against child abuse utilizing his intense experiences.

2. Kaguhiko Hanada
- An underground writer with rich experiences ranging from biker gangs to extremist groups, Hanada exposes the brutal realities of the drug trade and political maneuverings. His daring undercover journalism has revealed drastic truths about organized crime operations.

These chilling accounts promise to unveil unreported events that can reshape how we perceive the intersection of organized crime and politics, California to Hawaii.

'Mr. Urban Legend' Overview

The series by Akio Seki invites audiences to question everything they think they know about urban legends. With his catchy tagline, ‘Whether you believe or not is up to you,’ he has curated a mix of storytelling that challenges the boundaries of reality.

Japan stands at a crossroads, where critical truths about society are often overlooked. This program aims to shed light on those dark corners, uncover stories that are too grim for mainstream media, and engage in dialogues that could inspire change.

Are you ready to embark on this journey into hidden realities? To learn more about what lies in the shadows, don’t forget to tune in on January 23, 2026!

For further details, visit the TateDora official site.

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