Anna Daniels
Prime Video has unveiled an exciting teaser for its new live-action series, “Like A Dragon: Yakuza,” based on SEGA’s popular video game franchise. Scheduled to premiere on October 24th, 2024, this highly anticipated series will delve into the gritty and action-packed world of Yakuza, much to the delight of eager fans.
The teaser, debuted at San Diego Comic-Con, provides a glimpse into the intense atmosphere and character-driven narrative of the series. Viewers get to see iconic figures like Kazuma Kiryu, played by Ryoma Takeuchi, navigating the dangerous streets of modern Japan. The show also features Kento Kaku as Akira Nishikiyama and Munetaka Aoki, comprising a stellar cast that fans are sure to love.
The Yakuza series, originating in 2005, is renowned for its compelling storylines and intricate characters. The narrative follows Ichiban Kasuga, a yakuza member who gets wrongly accused of a crime, spending 18 years in prison. Upon his release, he becomes an unconventional hero for the city’s marginalized. This series shifts the focus to Kiryu’s tumultuous life in the criminal underworld, bearing the title “Like A Dragon: Yakuza.”
Creators Sean Crouch and Yugo Nakamura, alongside directors Masaharu Take and Kengo Takimoto, bring a fresh yet faithful perspective to the series, ensuring a unique vision for the audience. The production team, led by Erik Barmack, Roberto Grande, and Joshua Long, guarantees top-tier quality for the show.
Set in Kamurochō, a fictional locale inspired by Shinjuku’s Kabukichō district, the series delves into the lives of passionate yet fierce gangsters amidst a lively entertainment district backdrop. The teaser, though brief, is brimming with action and drama, offering a close-up of a tattoo needle, teasing the intricate details to come.
Like a Dragon: Yakuza – Director of RGG Studio / Executive Producer – SDCC Interview | Prime Video
Sit down with Director of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio / Executive Producer Masayoshi Yokoyama to hear his thoughts about the new Prime Video series Like a Dragon: Yakuza, premiering October 24th.
Anticipation heightens as the premiere date draws near. Whether you’re a fan of the video game or a newcomer, “Like A Dragon: Yakuza” promises an immersive journey into Japan’s criminal underworld. Save the date for October 24th, 2024, and get ready for an exhilarating experience.
With its captivating plot, talented ensemble, and high-quality production, “Like A Dragon: Yakuza” is shaping up to be a standout series this fall. Make sure not to miss out on this epic adaptation of a beloved video game classic.
Like A Dragon: Yakuza – Teaser Trailer | Prime Video
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, Kamurochō, a fictional district modeled after the violent Shinjuku ward’s Kabukichō, that acts as the backdrop of the gameplay.
