Summary
AYakuzafan recently found a knife in a tourist shop that sports artwork based on the tattoo of the series' iconic protagonist, Kazuma Kiryu. Sega’sLike a Dragonfranchise, formerly known asYakuzain the West, has been getting a lot of attention in the past decade, becoming one of its most well-known properties, bringing it on par with the likes ofSonic the Hedgehog. TheYakuzafranchise likely wouldn’t be where it is today without its compelling characters, most notably Kazuma Kiryu.
Kazuma Kiryu is a legendary character in theLike a Dragonseries, and is a well-known member of the Japanese criminal underworld. Kiryu is not only incredibly strong, but has an incredibly righteous heart and sense of honor. Kiryu has been the protagonist of many mainlineLike a Dragongames, before his story was put to rest in bothYakuza 6andLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. While Sega has passed the role of protagonist from Kiryu to Ichiban Kasuga, the Dragon of Dojima is still an integral and iconic character in the franchise. One fan recently found an item in a tourist shop directly based on Kiryu.
A photograph of this item was posted by Reddit user Fusion_Fear on the r/yakuzagames subreddit, claiming that they saw it in a tourist shop, and it was compelling enough to make a purchase. The item was a Wartech brand folding knife, with the handle being decorated withKazuma Kiryu’s legendary Seiryu back tattoo. Kiryu’s tattoo is a rising dragon that clutches a pearl, symbolizing wisdom and power. Kiryu isn’t the only tattooed character in theLike a Dragonseries, with each tattoo usually holding its own special meaning.
Fan Finds Knife Based On Kazuma Kiryu from Yakuza In Tourist Shop
Fans replied to the post complimenting how the knife looked and how it managed to incorporate Kiryu’s tattoo artwork into it. Jokes on the post erupted about how the knife was “like a dragon,” referencing the series' title. Others joked that the knife actually belonged toKiryu’s rival Goro Majima, or that the poster was Majima himself, and that it could be used as if it was an in-game weapon. When asked about how much the poster spent on the knife, Fusion_Fear replied that they bought it for $30, noting that they bought it for novelty, and it likely won’t ever be used.
TheLike a Dragonfranchise is doing incredibly well, having just released the latest mainline game in the series,Infinite Wealth, earlier this year.Infinite Wealthwas a critical and commercial hit, with much praise being given to how it was the swan song for Kiryu. The brakes on the train don’t seem to be stopping any time soon, asthe nextLike a Dragongame will likely be revealed this Septemberat the upcoming Tokyo Game Show event.
Yakuza
Sega’s Yakuza franchise is a series of action-adventure and role-playing games that revolve around characters who are a part of or associated with dangerous criminal organizations.The various games in the series tend to be led by gripping, emotional narratives but are supplemented by hilarious side stories and enjoyable mini-games that give players a welcome break from the drama.
