RGG Studio generated excitement at Anime Expo by teasing their next project, promising fans a "surprising" new entry. Details remain scarce, but the announcement has ignited speculation.
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At Anime Expo in Los Angeles, RGG Studio hosted the "Essence of Fandom: Like a Dragon & Yakuza Experience." Chief Producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto and Ichiban Kasuga's voice actor, Kazuhiro Nakaya, were present.
During the event, attendees received a cryptic hint about the upcoming game: "We can’t tell you what kind of game it is, but I will tell you, you’ll be surprised." This was confirmed by @TheYakuzaGuy on Twitter, who further clarified it's a new addition to the Like a Dragon franchise.
Given the series' shift to a JRPG format in the seventh mainline game, the nature of this "surprise" remains open to interpretation. Possibilities range from a rhythm game based on the popular karaoke mini-game, a spin-off featuring other series characters, or even a remake/sequel to previous spin-offs like Yakuza: Dead Souls or the Japan-exclusive Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan. The anticipation is palpable.