Like a Dragon: Yakuza on Amazon Prime on October 24
Like a Dragon: Yakuza
Get ready to dive into the gritty underworld of Tokyo with Amazon Prime’s highly anticipated series, Like a Dragon: Yakuza. Based on the iconic Sega video game franchise, this series promises to deliver a thrilling blend of action, drama, and loyalty.
A Tale of Loyalty and Betrayal
Adapted from the original 2005 Yakuza game and its 2016 remake, Yakuza Kiwami, the series follows the story of Kazuma Kiryu, a former yakuza member who is wrongly imprisoned for a murder he didn’t commit. Upon his release, Kiryu finds himself entangled in a dangerous conflict between rival clans, forcing him to confront his past and the demons of his former life.
A Stellar Cast
The series boasts a talented cast, led by the charismatic Ryuoma Takeuchi as Kazuma Kiryu. Joining him is Kento Kaku, who portrays Akira Nishikiyama, Kiryu’s childhood friend and a key figure in the series’ dramatic narrative.
Check out the full cast and characters below.
- Ryoma Takeuchi as Kazuma Kiryu
- Kento Kaku as Akira Nishikiyama
- Munetaka Aoki as Goro Majima
- Yuumi Kawai as Yumi Sawamura
- Hinano Nakayama as Miho Nishikiyama
- Toshiaki Karasawa as Shintaro Kazama
- Kōichi Satō as Masaru Sera
- Subaru Shibutani as Makoto Date
- Saki Takaoka as Reina
- Ryudo Uzaki as Jin Goda
- Shōhei Uno as Koji Shindo
- Masaya Kato as Dojima
- Tomoya Maeno as The Florist of Sai
Mark your calendars! Like a Dragon: Yakuza premieres on Amazon Prime on October 24, 2024.
