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But as Japanese swords are most often associated with samurai in western culture, the name has stuck. In Japan, such films are more likely to be called chanbara (sword-action) films. This includes ...

Taking the best bits of Yakuza (well, apart from Kazuma Kiryu ... It’s not the longest game in the world, but Katana Zero makes up for by simply being packed full of stylish action.

Discovery has unveiled July 3 as the release date for DC anime sequel Batman Ninja Vs. Yakuza League on Max. Reimagining DC’s Dark Knight through the lens of Japanese anime, Batman Ninja Vs.

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. It's more or less agreed that Yakuza 0 is really good--many will even say the best in the whole series. But with the Switch 2's launch lineup ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Developer Ryu Ga Gotuko has been working on its Yakuza/Like a Dragon series since 2005.

One of the best Yakuza games is remastered for the Nintendo Switch 2 with new content and features, but is it worth the inflated price tag? Another one of these titles is Yakuza 0 Director’s ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. When Yakuza Kiwami was released on Nintendo Switch last fall, fans anticipated Yakuza 0 would finally make its way to the Nintendo platforms too.

Yakuza 0 was the first Yakuza game — after many, many attempts on my part — that finally and fully opened my eyes to the magic of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's long-running (and entirely bats**t ...

Sega has released a new trailer for Yakuza 0: Director's Cut in Japan and it's an absolute doozy. Rather than just showcase the game and be done with it, the trailer instead features actual actors ...

One of the biggest success stories of the past decade has been the breakout popularity of the Yakuza franchise. The success of Yakuza 0 in the West spurred Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio to ...