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Like a Dragon: Yakuza Live-Action Series Premieres October 25 on Amazon Prime

Jun 4, 2024 1 min read

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Amazon Prime Video is set to release a live-action adaptation of SEGA's popular game series, Like a Dragon, also known as Yakuza. The six-episode series, titled "Like Dragon: Yakuza," will be available in over 240 countries and territories. The show will be released in two segments, with the first three episodes premiering on October 25, 2024, and the remaining three episodes following on November 1, 2024. The series will be directed by Masaharu Take and Kengo Takimoto, with Ryoma Takeuchi cast in the lead role of Kazuma Kiryu.

The narrative of the series will span two timelines, 1995 and 2005, focusing on the intertwined lives of childhood friends within the Yakuza world. The show will be available with subtitles and dubbed in 30 languages, ensuring a broad international audience. Produced by The Fool, the series will also feature executive producers Erik Barmack, Roberto Grande, and Joshua Long. This adaptation is part of Amazon Prime's strategy to expand its content library and provide diverse entertainment options to its global subscriber base.

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