Like a Dragon Gaiden Says Farewell To Kiryu Kazuma (Analysis)

Well, not literally... yet anyway. An analysis of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, identity, and how it represents the point at which Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is finally ready to say goodbye to Kiryu Kazuma as the face of the long-running franchise. Spoilers for Yakuza 6, but if you've played Gaiden you've already had 6 spoiled for you.

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0:00 - Like A Dragon Gaiden is about identity
3:53 - The intro says it all
5:32 - The mechanics of Like a Dragon Gaiden
7:50 - My issues with the story structure and characters
10:33 - The existential disarray of Like A Dragon Gaiden
12:07 - Kiryu is a changed man
14:57 - Conclusion
16:21 - Outro

Text animation intro by Isaac Holland -   / drazgames