Amazon Studioscontinues to mark the calendar with its upcoming cult video game saga coming toPrime Video. The seriesLike a Dragon: Yakuzawill make the big leap fromSEGAvideo games to the small screen, with six episodes launching this year worldwide in two batches between October and November.
Like a Dragon Is Making The Leap to Live-Action
As far as we know, the plot of the first season ofLike a Dragon: Yakuzawill revolve around two specific dates: in 1995, we will see the youth and decisive events in the life of Kazuma Kiryu, and in 2005, we will see him become a powerful member of the yakuza with an overwhelming sense of honor.
Make the choice to take the next step. Like a Dragon: Yakuza comes to Prime Video October 24.pic.twitter.com/Pn2gKQzqlK— RGG Studio | Like a Dragon & Yakuza Series (@RGGStudio)July 15, 2025
This is a smart move because, according to Masayoshi Yokoyama, the goal is to reach both those who have not played the saga and fans, with many nods and a few surprises along the way.
Kamurochō, the pleasure district that is the fictional version of Kabukichō in Shinjuku, will once again be a protagonist in the franchise through the Prime Video adaptation.
Divided Into Two Parts
Like a Dragon: Yakuzawill arrive next fall on Prime Video, divided into two parts, but you won’t have to wait long for the series to be complete. The first half will arrive in the catalog on August 14, 2025, while the second half will follow on November 1.
The intricate and often wacky world ofLike a Dragonseems perfect for the leap to live-action, and after the results ofFallout, there is great interest in seeing ifPrime Videocan replicate that success with the Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio saga.
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