Like A Dragon: Yakuza, which adapts Sega’s popular video game saga, is coming toPrime Videoat the end of October, packed with action and drama.
Like A Dragon: Yakuza Shows New Trailer
Video game adaptations are not slowing down. After getting a sneak peek at season 2 of ‘The Last of Us’ on Max, and with Amazon still savoring its success with ‘Fallout,’ a new trailer forLike A Dragon: Yakuzahas been released, bringing the essence of Sega’s popular saga to the small screen with a wide array of renowned actors.
The project is set to premiere at the end of October on the platform, which also hosts ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,’ and the latest trailer shows thatPrime Videoaims to satisfy both fans of the original titles and attract new viewers, such as fans of the now-canceled series ‘Tokyo Vice.’
Like a Dragon: Yakuzapromises to be a treat for Sega fans and an essential addition to Amazon’s catalog.
Like a Dragon: Yakuzafollows the story of Kazuma Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima. Directed by Masaharu Take and starring Ryoma Takeuchi, the series covers a narrative that takes place between 1995 and 2005.
Viewers will follow Kiryu’s life and his childhood friends, exploring the consequences of their decisions within the world of Japanese organized crime.
Amazon Prohibited The Main Cast From Playing Videogames
Capturing the essence of the original games, the adaptation promises to include new and exciting elements from the franchise, aiming to reach the widest possible audience for success. It will feature subtitles and dubbing in up to 30 languages to ensure a seamless global expansion.
Amazon prohibited the main cast from playing Sega’s video games to ensure that the performances were as authentic and natural as possible, uninfluenced by the original material. This approach sought to give the actors the freedom to dive deeper into their characters more independently.
“I know these games, everyone knows them. But I haven’t played them. I would like to try them, but they had to stop me because they wanted, for the script’s character, to explore from scratch. That’s why I decided not to play,” explained Ryoma Takeuchi, who plays Kazuma Kiryu in the series.
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