ABEMA recently announced exciting news for fans of police dramas and hip-hop culture: its original drama “警視庁麻薬取締課 MOGURA“ will be globally released on Netflix starting March 13, 2025. This series, which has generated significant enthusiasm in Japan, offers a bold blend of police suspense and rap music inspired by a true story.
MOGURA is based on a shocking true story shared by rapper 漢 a.k.a. GAMI: that of a police officer with exceptional rapping skills who infiltrates a community of rappers to dismantle a drug trafficking network. This unique approach to the police drama genre gives the series remarkable authenticity and depth. Hannya, a prominent figure in Japanese hip-hop, plays the lead role. His portrayal of Shokichi Izanagi, a police officer facing moral dilemmas and constant danger, has been widely praised. He is joined by a talented cast including 成海璃子 (Riko Narumi), 吉村界人 (Kaito Yoshimura), 眞木蔵人 (Kuroudo Maki), 吹越満 (Mitsuru Fukikoshi), and 風間俊介 (Shunsuke Kazama), who bring this gripping universe to life.
