RGG Studio generated excitement at Anime Expo by teasing their next project, promising fans a "surprising" new addition to their lineup. Let's delve into the details.
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During the third day of Anime Expo in Los Angeles, RGG Studio hosted the "Essence of Fandom: Like a Dragon & Yakuza Experience." The event, led by Linda "VampyBitMe" Le, featured Like a Dragon Chief Producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto and Ichiban Kasuga's voice actor, Kazuhiro Nakaya.
Attendees received a cryptic hint about the studio's upcoming game: "We can’t tell you what kind of game it is, but I will tell you, you’ll be surprised." This was reported by @TheYakuzaGuy on Twitter, who confirmed it's a new entry in the Like a Dragon franchise.
Given the series' shift to a JRPG format in the seventh mainline entry—a surprise in itself—the nature of this "surprising" new title remains wide open. Possibilities range from a rhythm game based on the popular karaoke mini-game, a spin-off featuring other series characters, or even a remake or sequel to past spin-offs like Yakuza: Dead Souls or the Japan-exclusive Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan. The anticipation is palpable!
