Prime Video will immerse us in the world of the Yakuza with a new series that already has a premiere date

It is based on the Sega video games now known as ‘Like a Dragon’.

In 2005 Sega, the popular Japanese company known worldwide for Sonicthe hedgehog who will soon return thanks to his third film in which Keanu Reeves will have his role, launched the video game to the world Yakuzawhich was reminiscent of shenmue for its freedom, one of the flagships of the ill-fated Dreamcast, but in which we played a member of the Japanese mafia known as the Dragon of Dojima.

In time they came many more deliveriesalmost all of them starring Kazuma Kiryuthe Dragon of Dojima, and not long ago we even witnessed a name change, the franchise already being known as Like a Dragonin order to avoid negative connotations, although the series that Amazon has now presented for its video-on-demand platform Prime Video has remembered its origins.

Everything you need to know about the series

Like a Dragon: Yakuza is the name of a series that will arrive this same year and that all Prime Video subscribers will be able to enjoy and of which we also already have the first data, including release dates, in what periods it will take place, number of episodes, director and protagonists.

For a start, Kamurochō, the fictional district based on the Shinjuku neighborhood, it will be, as in video games, the location in which the action takes place, always between neons which can be seen better at night, venues of all kinds and large buildings. Of course, in Like a Dragon: Yazuka we will attend two different moments in historysince the series will continue Kiryu’s footsteps in 1995, at the height of the Yakuza, and in 2005with the Dragon far away, although it seems to be more of a utopia, from this life of excess and violence.

In the protagonist role we will be able to see Japanese actor and model Ryoma Takeuchi (Pokémon Detective Pikachu, Kamen Rider Drive), who has stated that he is “truly honored to have the opportunity to play the role of Kazuma Kiryu, a beloved character from the game series.”

Ryoma Takeuchi will play the Dragon of Dojima

A few words that complement director Masaharu Take (Underdog, The Gun 2020), who claims to have “poured my heart, soul and the experience I have accumulated for 35 years in Like a Dragon: Yakuza“.

Like a Dragon: Yakuza release date

With only 6 episodes behind them, although given the large number of games in the franchise we would not be surprised if there were more if things worked out, Like a Dragon: Yakuza It will not take long to arrive on Prime Video, something that will happen this year, although its premiere will take place in two partsthus following in the footsteps of several recent productions such as The Bridgertons.

Thus, the first three episodes can be seen starting Friday October 25 this year 2024while for the next three we will have to wait another week, since they will be issued on November 1stalso Friday.

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