#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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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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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth ‘Special Trial Version’ included with Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

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A “Special Trial Version” of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will be included with Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced.

“As you may have been surprised to see, we’re including a special trial version of next year’s Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth as bonus content with purchase of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name,” said Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio director Masayoshi Yokoyama in a developer update. “As the name implies, special content like scenes not included in the main game will be unlocked after completing Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.”

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on November 9. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is due out for the same platforms in early 2024.

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-Masayoshi Yokoyama and the RGG Development Team/Staff

literally every RGG board meeting

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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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So, uh...

Mine lived(?)

How Are We Doing.

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RGG really is old man yaoi

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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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Memories Under a Blue Sky

Her Blue Sky (Japanese: 空の青さを知る人よ, Hepburn: Sora no Aosa o Shiru Hito yo) is a beautifully crafted Japanese animated film that debuted on October 11, 2019. Produced by CloverWorks, the film kedai168 is directed by Tatsuyuki Nagai and written by Mari Okada, reuniting the creative team behind beloved series like Toradora!, Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, and The Anthem of the Heart. Character designs are by Masayoshi Tanaka, who also serves as chief animation director.

Synopsis:

Set in the picturesque town of Chichibu, the story begins with 18-year-old Shinnosuke Kanamuro (Shinno), an aspiring guitarist in a relationship with Akane Aioi. Shinno also forms a close bond with Akane’s younger sister, Aoi, and the sisters support his band with enthusiasm. Their plans are upended when a tragic car accident claims the lives of their parents, leading Akane to stay behind in Chichibu to raise Aoi, while Shinno moves to Tokyo to pursue his music career.

Fast forward thirteen years, and Aoi, now a high school student with dreams of becoming a bassist, is preparing to leave for Tokyo herself. Akane works for the city hall, and Masamichi Nakamura (Michinko), a former drummer from Shinno’s band, is organizing a music festival featuring the renowned enka singer Dankichi Nitobe.

Aoi encounters a mysterious figure who resembles Shinno from thirteen years ago, leading her to believe she’s seen a ghost. Her suspicion is confirmed when she discovers that Shinno is indeed a living ghost (ikiryō) bound to the hall where he practices. Shinno, who is now a changed man, seeks Aoi's help to reconnect with Akane in hopes of returning to his physical form. However, the task proves challenging as Shinno's current demeanor is far removed from the kind, supportive person Aoi remembers.

Characters:

Aoi Aioi (voiced by Shion Wakayama): A high school student and aspiring musician influenced by Shinno. She grew up believing her sister stayed behind in Chichibu because of her.

Shinnosuke Kanamuro (Shinno) (voiced by Ryo Yoshizawa): A struggling 31-year-old guitarist, now a living ghost of his 18-year-old self.

Akane Aioi (voiced by Riho Yoshioka): Aoi’s older sister, who has been supporting her after the loss of their parents.

Dankichi Nitobe (voiced by Ken Matsudaira): A famous enka singer.

Masatsugu Nakamura (voiced by Yō Taichi): Michinko’s young son who harbors feelings for Aoi.

Masamichi Nakamura (voiced by Fukushi Ochiai): Former drummer of Shinno’s band, now working at city hall and still interested in Akane.

Chika Ōtaki (voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki): Aoi’s classmate with a dream of dating someone in a band.

Production:

Announced by the Super Peace Busters team, Her Blue Sky was brought to life by CloverWorks with a soundtrack composed by Masaru Yokoyama. The theme song and ending theme, "Her Blue Sky" and "Mellow Blue," are performed by the talented Aimyon. The film delves into themes of love, regret, and reconciliation, set against the backdrop of Chichibu, Okada’s hometown, adding a personal touch to the narrative.

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Yakuza Dev to Announce New Game in September After Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Success

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will launch their new Yakuza game at the Tokyo Game Show in September. Several Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio employees, including studio director Masayoshi Yokoyama, confirmed that the developer’s next game will be shown at the Tokyo Game Show later this year via a livestream yesterday. The event will be held in Chiba from September 26–29. Developer rumors that the next Yakuza game…