'Mr. Urban Legend Seki Akio's Untold Stories', New 15-Episode Series 'Real VIVANT Beyond the Drama: Truth of the Secret Organization Beppan' Starts Streaming on Tatedora from June 12

The vertical short drama app 'Tatedora', developed and operated by DONUTS Co. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Keisei Nishimura), will begin streaming a new theme for its currently airing original variety project, 'Mr. Urban Legend Seki Akio's Untold Stories'. The new series, 'Real VIVANT Beyond the Drama: Truth of the Secret Organization Beppan' (15 episodes in total), will premiere at 19:00 on Friday, June 12, 2026.

This talk variety show features Mr. Urban Legend Seki Akio introducing the untold stories behind various urban legends that cannot be discussed on TV or YouTube. By inviting guests well-versed in each theme—including popular YouTubers with over a million subscribers and professionals from various fields—the show thoroughly explores the latest and deepest urban legends exclusively available on 'Tatedora'. With over 4 million total related video views within the app and a book published on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the program has boasted enduring popularity since its launch.

The current theme is 'Real VIVANT Beyond the Drama: Truth of the Secret Organization Beppan'. The discussion unfolds with guests Buntaro Kuroi, a military journalist, and Kenji Yoshinaga, a national security journalist. They unravel the mysteries of the organization by examining how the secret unit that served as the model for the hit drama 'VIVANT' was formed and operated, based on truths revealed by historical incidents. Furthermore, they engage in an in-depth debate from a unique perspective on the current issues facing Japan's intelligence agencies and the real dangers the country faces today.

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New Theme: 'Real VIVANT Beyond the Drama: Truth of the Secret Organization Beppan'

[Release Date and Time] 19:00, Friday, June 12, 2026

[Streaming Platform] Vertical short drama app 'Tatedora'

[Number of Episodes] 15 episodes in total

<Main Content> - The secretly filmed true face of the 'Beppan' leader - They basically don't go overseas!? The reality of 'HUMINT' (Human Intelligence) which differs from imagination - Police bureaucrats dominate the Ministry of Defense's organization 'SIGINT' (Signals Intelligence)? The dark side of Japan's intelligence structure - Connections between former Beppan members operating behind historical incidents and major investigation firms - The future of intelligence in Japan

[Cast] Mr. Urban Legend Seki Akio - Untold Urban Legend Broker

Sumipon - Guest

Buntaro Kuroi Resigned from Kodansha after working as a weekly magazine editor. He subsequently served as a special correspondent for the monthly 'Gunji Kenkyu' (Military Research) and as editor-in-chief of 'World Intelligence'. Leveraging his experience reporting in about 30 countries, mainly in conflict zones, he is currently active as a military journalist.

Kenji Yoshinaga An intelligence officer who served for over 30 years at the forefront of HUMINT, engaging in counterintelligence and overseas information gathering at the Ministry of Defense, Self-Defense Forces, and Public Security Intelligence Agency. He is currently active in the media as a national security journalist and economic security consultant, and also researches Korean Peninsula issues.

Program Overview 'Won't you join us in creating a new legend that transcends urban legends?' Urban legends—they are the 'public stories' that everyone knows. But there are 'untold stories' that haven't surfaced yet. Within them might hide clues to approach the truth. Many people might have thought, 'I can't believe that,' regarding what Mr. Urban Legend Seki Akio has shared so far. But think back. Don't you feel his words are surprisingly 'not a lie'? Japan is currently standing at a major turning point. Won't you take a new step with people who are seriously considering the future? There are truths that TV cannot convey and deep stories that other streams cannot express. There is a 'true story' that can only be delivered through this show. Now, let's change the world together!

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