#yokoyama masayoshi

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SO TRUE

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yokoyama be like

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Amazon Prime Video has announced that it is producing a six-episode live-action series based on SEGA / Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's Like a Dragon (titled Ryū ga Gotoku in Japan and initially titled Yakuza in the West) game series titled Like a Dragon: Yakuza (Ryū ga Gotoku ~Beyond the Game~ in Japan). The episodes will debut on Amazon Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories in two batches on October 25, 2024 and November 1, 2024.

Overview

■ About

The series is a live-action adaptation with an original story based on SEGA’s global hit game franchise, Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Directed by the critically acclaimed Masaharu Take, the series will feature Ryoma Takeuchi as the lead character, Kazuma Kiryu. Like a Dragon: Yakuza is the latest addition to the Prime membership. Prime members in Japan enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership.

Released in 2005 by SEGA, the Yakuza game series was positioned as an entertaining game for adults, which found massive fanfare amongst its target audience. The series depicts the lives of fierce yet passionate gangsters and people living in a huge entertainment district, Kamurocho, a fictional district modeled after the violent Shinjuku ward’s Kabukichō, that acts as the backdrop of the gameplay. Like a Dragon: Yakuza showcases modern Japan and the dramatic stories of these intense characters, such as the legendary Kazuma Kiryu, that games in the past have not been able to explore. The much-loved game has captured the attention and hearts of fans not only in Japan but also internationally and will now be adapted, developed, and streamed worldwide on Prime Video.

In 1995 and 2005, spanning across two time-periods, Like a Dragon: Yakuza, an original crime-suspense-action series, follows the life, childhood friends, and repercussions of the decisions of Kazuma Kiryu, a fearsome and peerless Yakuza warrior with a strong sense of justice, duty, and humanity.

■ Cast and Staff Comments

Ryoma Takeuchi, Kazuma Kiryu Actor

“I am truly honored to be given the opportunity to play the role of Kazuma Kiryu, a beloved character and the game series. I strongly felt that I was willing to put my life on the line. Audience will enjoy the show’s human drama and conflict that unfolds around Kazuma Kiryu. Moreover, please take a look Kiryu’s intense fighting scenes with the Dragon tattoo on his back.”

Masaharu Take, Director

“I have poured out my heart, soul, and the experience that I have garnered over 35 years into Like a Dragon: Yakuza. The unbridled passion, talent, and countless hours of efforts from the entire team have helped bring this spectacular story to life in the form of a riveting series that will be launched this year, the year of the dragon. Please look forward to Kazuma Kiryu, played by Ryoma Takeuchi.”

James Farrell, Head of International Originals, Amazon MGM Studios

“We are thrilled and extremely excited to announce the Amazon Original action-drama Like a Dragon: Yakuza, based on the popular Japanese game series. The unfettered appeal for Japanese content from within Japan and other parts of the world has been growing exponentially. While Prime Video Japan continues to offer a variety of content across genres, adapting an internationally popular game franchise that has such deep resonance and layered characters presents a unique charm and makes for an extremely compelling watch. We are committed to augmenting our content library and are confident that Like a Dragon: Yakuza will strike a chord with audiences all over the world.”

Masayoshi Yokoyama, Producer and Studio Head, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio

“Since the day I first put pen to paper on the original Yakuza‘s script, I’ve never once thought about revisiting any of my work on the series. It’s because I understand all too well the challenges and hardships that come with remaking a finished title. However, if I were ever sent to the past through some kind of cosmic joke, this is the experience I’d want to create. If I had to go through the wringer anyhow, I’d want to make the most engaging versions of Kamurochō and Kazuma Kiryu I could—and this show has it all. There is no question that Prime Video’s Like a Dragon: Yakuza will become another landmark release for the Like a Dragon series. While the games let you experience their world through the subjective lens, this adaptation will be the ultimately objective way to enjoy the show. I have no doubt that fans of the series will be drawn to how it brings the games to life and adds new surprises. Newcomers, I’m sure will find themselves invested simply in the gritty realism of the show. If anything, I’d love to watch this version alongside audiences all around the world—experiencing all of its intensity and soaking in every single second.”

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they "retired" and now live together and work at daigo's cute little sotenbori crime syndicate security company. they also go grocery shopping on thursdays with a senior discount. it's actually entirely true and canon, masayoshi yokoyama texted me last night in perfect english for some reason and said so

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I haven't even gotten to do anything yet how is this game already so good

Masayoshi Yokoyama knows how to tell a killer crime story is the thing

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii release date moved up to February 21, 2025, ‘Naval Combat’ trailer - Gematsu

Publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have moved up Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii from its previously planned February 28, 2025 release date to February 21, 2025. It will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, and Microsoft Store.

“This [new release date] is party because development is progressing more smoothly than expected, but we also want to deliver the game to players around the world as soon as possible,” said Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama in a video message. “With the support of everyone involved at SEGA, both internal and external, we have been able to make this a reality.”

For more information, Xbox Wire has also published an interview with Like a Dragon series chief producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto.

Watch a new trailer and the video message below.

Naval Combat Reveal Trailer

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Japanese

Release Date Update

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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

This article will discuss spoilers for Yakuza 6 Before we talk about Gaiden, we need to establish that Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio went under some changes after the last main game entry. Studio and series founder Toshihiro Nagoshi had a title change in January 2021, and then left a month after Lost Judgment released with series director Daisuke Sato to form a new studio at NetEase. Another big shake-up this would lead to is the main series writer Masayoshi Yokoyama taking the reins of the studio, meaning the guy in charge of scripts and story direction now had a lot more responsibilities. All of that might explain the weird place the modern series has found itself in. Gaiden was announced alongside Infinite Wealth and the Ishin remake, all released within the span of a year. That is, frankly, insane. Hearing that they apparently finished the dev cycle on this one in six months on the tail end of Infinite Wealth‘s development also helps explain a lot about this smaller scale entry for the series. An experiment in creating a more compact Like A Dragon that was somewhere between a Kaito Files style DLC and a full release, Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a curious beast that it a bit troubling as a possible blueprint for future smaller releases from RGG, but a surprisingly solid entry in its own right – even if it is still as padded out as most major releases.

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Considering how much crap Localizers get, it's nice to see something like this.

(Here's the article link for anyone who wants more details:)

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today's playlist:

Yasuyuki Okamura - Dog Days

Chisa Yokoyama - Natsu ga Kita! Natsu ga Kita!

Kazusa Murai - Steppin' to Love

Akihisa Matsuura - The Wreck of the Lady Binsense

Masayoshi Takanaka - Dancing to Cat Guitar

Izumi Kobayashi - Feeling Free

Umi no Sachi - Chibarayaasai

Mika Uchizato - Hounen Ondo

Kabushikikaisya Okinawa Entertainment Group (?) - Haisai Ojisan

Qujila "Dragon" Orchestra - Coconut

Haruko Momoi - Oyo・ge・na・i -Body Beat Board Version-

Dialogue+ - Meccha Only You

Yosui Inoue - Feminist

Eiichi Ohtaki - Manatsu no Hiru no Yume

Pardon Kimura - Zen

thanks for listening!

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-Masayoshi Yokoyama and the RGG Development Team/Staff

literally every RGG board meeting

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So, uh...

Mine lived(?)

How Are We Doing.

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RGG really is old man yaoi

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There is this cadre of yakuza fans who just fucking hate Masayoshi Yokoyama and i have no idea why

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gamer moment of all time Yakuza series producer Masayoshi Yokoyama said he personally believed Kiryu was still a virgin letsgooooooooooooooo

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Yakuza Kiwami “sta vendendo come il pane” su Nintendo Switch, a quanto pare

Yakuza Kiwami “sta vendendo come il pane” su Nintendo Switch, a quanto pare Il director Masayoshi Yokoyama ha rivelato che la versione Nintendo Switch di Yakuza Kiwami “sta vendendo come il pane” e lui stesso è rimasto sorpreso dall’ottimo riscontro del gioco. Powered by WPeMatico Il director Masayoshi Yokoyama ha rivelato che la versione Nintendo Switch di Yakuza Kiwami “sta vendendo come il…