emole Inc. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Naomichi Sawamura, hereinafter referred to as emole), which operates the short drama app "BUMP," will exclusively stream the original urban legend variety show "Urban Legend University Series" on BUMP starting July 8, 2026, at 7 PM.

This series will simultaneously release two seasons: "Season 1: People Possessed by Curses" (18 episodes) and "Season 2: The World of Immortality Known Only to the Privileged Class" (15 episodes).

With Umadula as the "Dean" and host, a "Forbidden Urban Legend Lecture" will be held for one night only, featuring leading figures in the urban legend and occult fields such as Tackoo, Toshidensetsu Boys' Yasuhito Hayase, and Toshiyuki Tanaka, who will share their raw, firsthand experiences.

The themes for this series are "curses" and "immortality." Combining the fast-paced nature of a short drama app with the overwhelming amount of information and episode talks from experts, this series delves into dangerous territory that might be better left unknown. It is a program for urban legends that viewers should approach with caution and at their own risk.

Cast Introduction

Professionals in the field of urban legends gather, bringing real cursed objects and secrets based on true stories.

The Dean is Umadula, the central figure of the YouTube channel "Umadula Video," who has been creating content on urban legends and the occult since 2011. As a leading figure who has long driven this genre, he boasts a combined subscriber count of over 1.9 million.

The storytellers are three individuals who command an overwhelming presence in the urban legend and ghost story genres. Tackoo, a radio YouTuber with over 3 million YouTube subscribers, is a skilled performer who won the "Junji Inagawa's Ghost Story Grand Prix Returns 2024" (Kansai TV) and holds the title of the scariest ghost storyteller. Yasuhito Hayase of Toshidensetsu Boys, with over 300,000 YouTube subscribers, combines his skills as a broadcast writer with a deep understanding of the occult and has also won the Ghost Story Grand Prix. In addition to his YouTube activities under the name "Toshidensetsu Boys" with his partner Kishimoto, he is known for his realistic storytelling based on his personal experiences of living in various haunted properties. Toshiyuki Tanaka calls himself an "occult collector" and has collected over 500 cursed objects. He is a leading figure in the world of cursed objects and ghost stories, with impressive achievements including winning "Junji Inagawa's Ghost Story Grand Prix 2013" and "Scariest Ghost Story Battle 2021." In this work, Tanaka and Hayase will bring actual cursed objects they own to the studio and present them along with their origins.

Special guest is Yui Okada, an actress and TV personality. Starting her career as a child model at the age of one, she has built a solid career, including her first starring role in a drama series in "Shizuka Obaachan ni Omakase" and her appearance in the NHK serial TV novel "Come Come Everybody." In this work, she participates as a talent interested in urban legends and takes on the role of a listener, reacting honestly to the experts' knowledge.

Synopsis

Season 1: People Possessed by Curses The first theme of the Urban Legend University Series is "curses." Occult collectors Toshiyuki Tanaka and Yasuhito Hayase go wild with real cursed objects. The forbidden "methods to curse people close to you" that can be done starting today, and even an infiltration mission to a professional cursing site are featured. Furthermore, a "cursed audio recording" leads to an unexpected situation where recording must be halted!?

Season 2: The World of Immortality Known Only to the Privileged Class Why do humans desire eternal life? Does eternal life even exist? Cryopreservation, the metaverse, chemical experiments, the evolution of AI – in today's rapidly advancing technological world, methods for immortality may already be complete. The urban legend members, well-versed in the hidden sides of society, will successively expose the secrets of the unknown world of immortality.

Work Overview

Work Title

"Urban Legend University Series"

Streaming Start Date and Time

July 8, 2026 (Wednesday) 19:00~ (Simultaneous streaming of Season 1: 18 episodes / Season 2: 15 episodes)

Streaming Platform

Short Drama App "BUMP" (Exclusive distribution on BUMP)

▶Work Details Page:

Season 1 https://emolebump.go.link/2HB74

Season 2 https://emolebump.go.link/kBdon

Cast

Umadula (MC), Tackoo, Yasuhito Hayase (Toshidensetsu Boys), Toshiyuki Tanaka, Yui Okada

Production Staff

Director: Wokatoru / Norito

Executive Producer: Naomichi Sawamura

Producer: Kosaburo Kaneko (OneAcreShortDrama Inc.) / Tomoha Yamashida

Production Copyright: emole / One Acre Short Drama Inc.

Official Profile / Comments

【Umadula Profile】

Urban Legend YouTuber "Umadula Video" with a cumulative 2 million subscribers. Covers a wide range of urban legends from ancient to future times. Operates a DMM online salon. His book "Shin Jinruishi" has sold over 45,000 copies. His new book "Kinkin Kin" is now on sale.

【Umadula Comment】

Urban Legend University is finally opening! I believe this will be a wonderful program where I, Umadula, as Dean, along with students who are fantastically imaginative and deeply knowledgeable about the occult, will discuss all sorts of urban legends and ghost stories from around the world!

I was taken aback by an unexpected development during the first recording (lol). I hope everyone can experience the depth of the occult and the joy of how stories expand the more you talk about them!

About the Short Drama App "BUMP"

"BUMP" is a new short drama app operated by emole with over 3 million total downloads*. Users can enjoy dramas that are 1 to 3 minutes per episode, similar to a manga app, with "free to wait" options. Dramas can also be enjoyed by purchasing episodes for 97 yen (tax included), watching ads, or through an all-you-can-watch subscription. The app offers a variety of genres, from romantic comedies and revenge stories to mysteries and pure youth romance, and action. Clip videos for promotional announcements posted by the official BUMP account have exceeded 5 billion views*, delivering stimulating short drama content to a wide range of users, primarily young women.

*As of the end of January 2026

BUMP Official Page: https://www.bump.studio/

▶ App DL: https://emolebump.go.link/jNFF5

▶ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bump_drama

▶ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bump_drama

▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bump_drama/

▶ X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/bump_drama

About emole

Company Name: emole Inc.

Location: 3F, Meguro Yamatecho Building, 2-23-18 Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo

Established: November 15, 2018

Representative: Naomichi Sawamura, President and Representative Director

Company HP: https://emole.co.jp/home

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