Don't worry, Kiryu's iconic suit is in the upcoming Like a Dragon: Yakuza show – here's the first look
Aug. 30, 2024The first look at Kiryu actor Ryoma Takeuchi in the character’s gray and red suit
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Kiryu actor Ryoma Takeuchimay not have played the games, but he certainly looks at home in the trademark gray-and-red suit of Like a Dragon: Yakuza’s hard-hitting protagonist.
During aRGG livestream on YouTube, viewers caught a glimpse of Takeuchi donning Kiryu’s iconic threads during filming. See for yourself below.
The behind-the-scenes footage – which starts from around 37 minutes, for those who don’t want to skim through an 80-minute long video – also showcases how the crew behind the Prime Video series are recreating the fictional district of Kamurocho, which is based on the real Tokyo location of Kabukicho.
Long-time fans will be able to spot several familiar spots, including the entrance gates, Theater Square, and what looks to be a slightly different take on Millennium Tower, the high-rise skyscraper which has a pivotal role to play in several Yakuza titles.
Speaking to GamesRadar+ at SDCC, Takeuchi revealed why he didn’t play the Yakuza series – which have been a gaming mainstay for almost two decades – before taking on the role of Kiryu.
The first three episodes of Like a Dragon: Yakuza will premiere on Prime Video on October 24, with new episodes following weekly.
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