On June 4, 2024, Amazon made the surprising announcement that it was partnering up with Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio to bring the acclaimed Yakuza video game franchise to the silver screen, in the form of a live action TV show titled Like a Dragon: Yakuza. This upcoming adaptation is set to span six episodes that'll be released in two parts, with the first batch launching on October 25 and the second airing on November 1. Additionally, Amazon revealed that this Yakuza TV series, which is helmed by directors Masahiru Take and Kengo Takimoto, stars the famous Japanese actors Ryoma Takeuchi and Kento Kaku. While Takeuchi takes up the role of series protagonist Kazuma Kiryu, Kaku plays the part of his blood brother, Akira Nishikiyama.