New Yakuza

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YAKUZA / LIKE A DRAGON




List of Yakuza games

2005 - Yakuza
2006 - Yakuza 2
2008 - Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan!
2009 - Yakuza 3

2010 - Yakuza 4
2010 - Kurohyou: Ryu ga Gotoku Shinshou
2011 - Yakuza: Dead Souls
2012 - Kurohyou 2: Ryu ga Gotoku Ashura Hen

2012 - Yakuza 5
2012 - Binary Domain
2012 - Ryu ga Gotoku 1&2 HD Edition
2014 - Ryu ga Gotoku: Ishin!

2015 - Yakuza 0
2015 - Ryu ga Gotoku Zero: Free to Play Application
2016 - Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
2016 - Project X Zone 2

2017 - Yakuza Kiwami *
2018 - Kyoutou Kotoba RPG Kotodaman
2018 - Sega Heroes
2018 - Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise

2018 - Yakuza Kiwami 2 **
2018 - Judgment
2019 - Ryu ga Gotoku Online
2019 - The Yakuza Remastered Collection

2020 - Yakuza: Like a Dragon
2020 - Streets Of Kamurocho
2021 - Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania
2021 - Lost Judgment

2023 - Like a Dragon: Ishin! ***
2023 - Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
2024 - Like a Dragon: Infinite ∞ Wealth

2025 - Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza
2025 - Yakuza Wars / City of Wars Powered by Yakuza
2025 - Among Us

2025 - Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut
2025 - Dave the Diver (Ichiban’s Holiday DLC)
2025 - Initial D Arcade (Yakuza Kiwami Colab)
2025 - Sonic Racing CrossWorlds

2026 - Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties ****
2027 - Stranger Than Heaven

* Remake of Yakuza
** Remake of Yakuza 2
*** Remake of Ryu ga Gotoku: Ishin!
**** Remake of Yakuza 3

Articles : http://segabits.com/blog/tag/yakuza/

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Stage Play "Like a Dragon - Kamurocho Hachikenden" Character Visuals Revealed!

▼Official Advance Tickets On Sale Now (until 7/3 (Fri) 23:59)
https://l-tike.com/ryu-ga-gotoku-stage/

▼For details, please check the official stage website
https://marv.jp/special/ryu-ga-gotoku-stage

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SEGA Reveals Strong Sales for Persona, Sonic, and Yakuza Titles

In a June 15 presentation, Sega Sammy shared sales through March 2026, with Persona 5 Royal leading at 8.66 million units, Sonic Frontiers close to 5 million at 4.94 million, and other hits like Yakuza: Like a Dragon and Persona 3 Reload also performing steadily.

• Persona 5 Royal - 8.66M
• Sonic Frontiers - 4.94M
• Team Sonic Racing - 3.5M
• Yakuza: Like a Dragon - 3.12M
• Sonic x Shadow Generations - 3.07M
• Persona 3 Reload - 2.97M
• Sonic Superstars - 2.88M
• Metaphor ReFantazio - 2.46M
• Shin Megami Tensei V/ Vengeance - 2.44M
• Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth - 2.05M
• Like A Dragon The Man Who Erased His Name - 1.05M

Recent releases Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Shinobi: Art of Vengeance fell short of expectations despite high review scores of 82-87 from critics. Looking ahead, Sega plans at least four mainstay titles for the year ending March 2027, including new projects like Stranger than Heaven and Persona 4 Revival, while shifting marketing to influencers.

Full presentation report: https://www.segasammy.co.jp/cms/wp-content/uploads/pdf/en/ir/20260615_ManagementMTG_2026_All_e.pdf

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Here's what's waiting for you at the SEGA booth at Anime Expo 2026 this weekend!

ANIME EXPO 2026
Los Angeles, CA  |  July 2-5, 2026

Booth SH-1300, LA Convention Center

Join SEGA/ATLUS for exclusive panels & special guests, as well as booth programming, immersive experiences, special guests and merchandise including Persona and Sonic anniversary exclusives at Anime Expo 2026!

Full Catalog here: https://sega-ax-merch.com

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Famitsu’s most wanted games – June 21, 2026

1. [NS2] Pokemon Winds / Waves – 678 votes
2. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders – 562 votes
3. [PS5] Persona 4 Revival – 456 votes
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27. [PS5] Stranger Than Heaven – 58 votes
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29. [NS2] Anomalith – 51 votes
30. [PS5] Village in the Shade – 50 votes

Article : https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsus-most-wanted-games-june-21-2026/

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Famitsu’s most wanted games – June 28, 2026

1. [NS2] Pokemon Winds and Waves – 795 votes
2. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders – 726 votes
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4. [PS5] Persona 4 Revival – 514 votes
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27. [PS5] Stranger Than Heaven – 80 votes
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29. [NSW] Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World – 74 votes
30. [PS5] Resident Evil Veronica – 69 votes

Article : https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsus-most-wanted-games-june-28-2026/

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A collaboration between the Like a Dragon series and Tokyo's real Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, which resembles the iconic Millennium Tower from the games set in fictional Kamurocho, has been announced.

The tie-in features AR content where smartphone cameras recreate specific in-game scenes, promotional visuals with raining banknotes, and a pop-up store selling merchandise including Majima Construction bath towels.
The announcement highlights the series' deep roots in Kabukicho's real-world setting, blending virtual yakuza drama with physical Tokyo locations for fans.

📅 Event Period
July 31, 2026 (Fri) to August 30, 2026 (Sun)

Source: https://x.com/ryugagotoku/status/2075535518042145249

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More Character Visuals Released for Like a Dragon/Yakuza Stage Play "Kamakurocho Hachiken Den"

Official X account for the Like a Dragon stage play "Kamakurocho Hachiken Den" released more character visuals, showing actors in stylized neon portraits matching the Yakuza game aesthetic.
Cast features Masaru Kato as protagonist Ichiban Kasuga with his signature wild hairstyle, Masamichi Satonaka as Nishikiyama Akira in a sharp suit, and James Yamada as Eric Tomizawa in a floral shirt. Ryunosuke Matsumura portrays Daigo Dojima with shoulder-length hair and a serious expression in a black double-breasted suit, while Yuya Sunakawa plays Yoshitaka Mine in a pinstripe suit with an intense gaze.
The Tokyo run is set for August 21-30, 2026, with pre-request ticket sales ending July 11, 2026, driving high engagement from fans.

Source: https://x.com/ryugagotoku_st/status/2075505310081434017

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"RYU GA GOTOKU THE LIVE -IKIZAMA-" After Sales Merchandise

Official RGG Studio account has announced after-sales for "RYU GA GOTOKU -IKIZAMA-" merchandise, available at SEGA STORE TOKYO in Shibuya and SEGA STORE ONLINE.
In-store display photos show t-shirts featuring characters like Goro Majima, towels with series branding, keychains, acrylic stands, and other apparel tied to the live event.
SEGA STORE TOKYO additionally screens a super digest version of the live performance footage on a large monitor to promote the goods.

Source: https://x.com/ryugagotoku/status/2072977090132234675

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SEGA Unveils Exciting Lineup for Gamescom 2026 Return

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iE9P_47zfU

SEGA announced its Gamescom 2026 presence in Hall 7 from August 26 to 30, featuring playable builds of Alien: Isolation 2, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, Stranger Than Heaven, Persona 4 Revival, and Total War: Warhammer 40,000.
The booth also offers free play for Metaphor: ReFantazio on Nintendo Switch 2, Total War: Warhammer III DLC, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds updates, and Sonic Pico Park co-op.
Visitors with a SEGA Pass can collect stamps from the five game worlds for a limited-edition collectible, while producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto and director Mikinobu Abe host signing sessions ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2026/07/16/sega-announces-gamescom-2026-line-up/

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Famitsu’s most wanted games – July 05, 2026

1. [NS2] Pokemon Winds / Waves – 837 votes
2. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders – 717 votes
3. [PS5] Persona 4 Revival – 594 votes
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17. [PS5] Persona 6 – 148 votes
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26. [PS5] Stranger Than Heaven – 95 votes
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29. [NS2] Dragon Quest 11 S – 90 votes
30. [NSW] Culdcept Begins – 88 votes

Article : https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsus-most-wanted-games-july-5-2026-xenoblade-genesis-makes-first-appearance-zelda-moves-up/

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Yakuza Portal Site (JP Version) has been Updated now

New content "CAST" and "STORY" pages now available!
A must-see for anyone looking to get started with Yakuza, or who's unsure which title to dive into first👀

🐉CAST
https://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/cast/

🐉STORY
https://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/story/