ABEMA has greenlit a second season of its hip-hop crime drama "Keisatsu-cho Mayaku Torishimari-ka MOGURA" (Police Narcotics Division MOGURA), set to premiere this winter. The series continues to draw from the real-life experiences of rapper 漢 a.k.a. GAMI, who serves as the original concept creator.

The first season, which debuted in January 2025, marked a significant entry point for the hip-hop community into mainstream drama. Actor 般若 (Hannya) led the series in his drama debut, playing an undercover police officer infiltrating rapper collectives to investigate illegal drug operations. The show's narrative centered on undercover narcotics investigation work, blending crime procedural elements with authentic hip-hop culture.

Written and produced by screenwriter 鈴木おさむ (Osamu Suzuki), who worked directly with 漢 a.k.a. GAMI to adapt his accounts into fiction, the series gained traction for grounding its storytelling in verifiable events rather than pure fiction. This approach gave the drama credibility within both mainstream and hip-hop audiences.

漢 a.k.a. GAMI has been a central figure in Japan's hip-hop landscape since 2000, when he co-founded the MS CRU collective (now MSC) in Shinjuku. Beyond music, he's established himself as an arbiter of hip-hop culture—founding major MC battle competitions including "ULTIMATE MC BATTLE" and "KING OF KINGS," and appearing as an original monster on Abema's battle program "Freestyle Dungeon." More recently, he's ventured into entertainment media, hosting the YouTube cooking show "漢 Kitchen."

With the sequel in development, 漢 a.k.a. GAMI will continue as original concept creator, ensuring the second season maintains its roots in authentic hip-hop narratives. The drama represents a rare crossover moment where underground music culture receives mainstream platform treatment without sacrificing credibility, positioning ABEMA's series as a potential template for how streaming services can adapt niche communities for broader audiences.