Unlike the canonical episodes of the license, this Gaiden operates a return to the source in the genre of beat ’em up action – but also brings Kazuma Kiryu, the former star protagonist of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, back to the fore. However, do not call him by his first name: the former chairman of the Tojo clan has now abandoned his surname to live in total anonymity as a private protection agent. Professional retraining nevertheless has its limits and “Joryu” by his new first name continues to show his appetite for well-placed mandals, pacing the streets of Sotenbori in Osaka and Yokohama, this Tokyo suburb which made its debut in Yakuza: Like A Dragon (the seventh episode, you follow?).
Agents are GO!
When he’s not busy beating up chinpara in public place, Joryu will indulge in his usual activities: Like a Dragon Gaiden already promises the return of karaoke, model car racing and even cabaret – with a twist since it will be game sequences in live action. There is no doubt that the Japanese youtuber Kson, the last confirmed guest star, will take service as a hostess. The output of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is expected for November 9 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and PC.