Explore the Fascinating World of Urban Legends with Tatedra's New Series

Discover Urban Legends: New Tatedra Series Launch

Tatedra, a vertical short drama app developed by DONUTS, is set to release its latest original variety show titled Mr. Urban Legend: The Hidden Urban Legends on October 3, 2025. This new series will delve into the intriguing topic of Unidentified Mysterious Animals (UMA) and will feature a total of 17 episodes. Starting at 19:00 JST, viewers can expect a captivating exploration of urban legends that go beyond mainstream narratives.

In this show, Mr. Urban Legend, also known as Seki Akio, presents a unique talk variety program where he reveals urban legends that have rarely been discussed on television or YouTube. With over 1 million subscribers, Seki invites various professionals who are experts in the theme of the episode as guests, ensuring that viewers receive the latest and most profound insights into urban myths. This series promises to unveil theories and stories that are not available in standard media formats, making it a must-watch for fans of the unknown.

Episode Highlights

The upcoming series offers a plethora of themes that are sure to spark curiosity. Some highlights include:

- Did Rubber Man Really Exist?: An astonishing reveal of UMA sightings through gripping photographs.
- Cursed Spirit Photos: Featuring terrifying pictures sent by renowned people that are said to be indescribably cursed, leaving viewers questioning their reality.
- The New UMA - Typhoon Human: An exploration of how even famous anime has incorporated this mysterious entity.
- The Mystery of the Tsuchinoko: Why has this elusive creature remained hidden from humanity? This segment will investigate its brain-interfering abilities.
- The Historical Significance of Gorillas as UMAs: A look into the past that challenges our understanding of these creatures and their connections to history.

Throughout the show, viewers will witness engaging discussions led by Seki Akio, along with knowledgeable guests:

- Kazushi Taneii: A journalist from Tokyo Sports responsible for entertainment news. He is currently the deputy director of the digital business department and appears across various media outlets.
- Shinji Miura: A social department journalist who has worked at Tokyo Sports since 1997 and specializes in occult articles as the UMA desk editor.
- Ken Nakazawa: An accomplished novelist and screenwriter whose work ‘First Love Comedian’ has been adapted into a drama. Since 2013, he has been delving into UMA research, sharing insights on YouTube.