At today's RGG Summit Summer 2023 livestream, SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio revealed the main cast of actors for Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name and unveiled the setting of the game. In addition to this, they also announced that more information about upcoming titles will be presented at the upcoming RGG Summit Fall 2023 event scheduled for September this year.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name has confirmed the participation of actors Yasukaze Motomiya, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, First Summer Uika, and Jae-wook Kim as the main cast. This game serves as a new addition to the Yakuza series, focusing on the protagonist Kazuma Kiryu and exploring the events that take place during the gap after Yakuza 6: The Song of Life. In addition to an enhanced action combat experience and new levels, the game incorporates entertaining mini-games and introduces captivating new characters portrayed by a talented cast, further enhancing its appeal.
The game takes place across Yokohama's Isezaki Ijincho and Osaka's Sotenbori, where the story unfolds. Get ready to experience a series of new stories set in these two locations!
Characters and voice casts introduction:
- Kazuma Kiryu / portrayed by Takaya Kuroda
A former legendary yakuza who has erased his past and name.
- Kosei Shishido / portrayed by Yasukaze Motomiya
A lieutenant of the Watase Family, an Omi Alliance subsidiary. Also the family's ace-in-the-hole.
- Yuki Tsuruno / portrayed by Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi
A captain of the Watase Family, also a yakuza sworn to the familiy.
- Akame / portrayed by First Summer Uika
An shadowy figure well-versed in the intricacies of Sotenbori.
- Homare Nishitani III / portrayed by Jae-wook Kim
Patriarch of the Kijin Clan, an Omi Alliance Subsidairy. Thidr partriarch of the Kijin Clan, a direct subsidiary of the Omi Alliance.
- Kihei Hanawa / portrayed by Hiroki Tochi
A veteran who makes valuable contributions through his silver tongue rather than relying on physical strength.
