Prime Video’s ‘Like a Dragon: Yakuza’ gets a new story trailer

‘Like a Dragon: Yakuza’ , the live-action adaptation of the Sega game franchise of the same names by Prime Video, is getting closer and closer to its release on the streaming platform. And while we’ve seen snippets of the various characters being brought to life, this new trailer is the first time the showrunners have delved into the actual story of the show.

What is the Like a Dragon: Yakuza series about?

According to the official synopsis, this Japanese action drama plunges into the dark underworld of the yakuza, exploring the universal theme of family not only through bloodline but also through ties between yakuza bosses and their underlings, orphans and their caretakers, as well as mentors and students. These relationships are marked by deep affection at times, and by intense conflict at others, all intricately intertwined. Set in the fictional town of Kamurocho, the story unfolds across two intersecting timelines—1995 and 2005.

In 1995, eager to escape their restrictive lives, Kiryu and his friends, Nishiki, Yumi, and Miho plan a heist at a local arcade. However, the arcade is under the control of the Dojima Family, a powerful yakuza organization that rules Kamurocho. They dive into the yakuza-controlled underworld of 1995 Kamurocho. Meanwhile, in 2005, Kiryu is set to be released from prison. He learns from Detective Date that his friends are in danger and decides to return to Kamurocho to protect them. However, their friendship has deteriorated, as tensions between the Tojo Clan and the Omi Alliance are at a boiling point.

Like a Dragon: Yakuza is releasing exclusively on Amazon’s Prime Video on October 24, 2024.

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