It feels like Ryu ga Gotoku Studio just can’t seem to let Kiryu go. 2016’s Yakuza 6: The Song of Life was meant to be the end of his story, removing him as the face of the franchise after nearly two decades. Yet, then we had Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and now here we are again with the legendary yakuza in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name – a spin-off for the series that’s a return to form for those who have missed those bare-knuckle brawls in the streets of Japan. And while some may find it refreshing to jump back into the shoes of the legendary yakuza, Gaiden cheapens previous send-offs by yanking Kiryu back into the spotlight.
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