Amazon Prime's 'Like a Dragon: Yakuza' Series Debuts
The new adaptation of Sega's hit RPG series will feature intense action and a dual-timeline narrative set in Tokyo's underworld.
- The series is based on the 'Yakuza' video games by Rya Ga Gotoku Studio, focusing on the character Kazuma Kiryu.
- Actor Ryoma Takeuchi stars as Kazuma Kiryu, with the series exploring his life in 1995 and 2005.
- The show will be available in Japanese with subtitles and will premiere on Prime Video in two parts, starting October 24 and concluding on October 31.
- Early reception to the trailer is mixed, with fans noting a shift towards a more serious tone compared to the games' blend of humor and action.
- The adaptation includes familiar elements from the games, such as the fictional Kamurocho district and fan-favorite character Goro Majima.