There’s a New Live Action Yakuza Adaptation, and You Can Watch It for Free

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We’ve seen a lot of live-action Yakuza movies and shows lately, almost as many as the times Kazuma Kiryu has returned in the games! Luckily, you can watch this one without paying anything.

Don’t mistake this film for the poorly received 2024 Amazon adaptation. This version stars actors from the popular Japanese gangster series, Nihon Touitsu.

The first episode is out now and you can watch it for free on IGN, complete with subtitles. We know it’s a bit of an unusual place to find it, but you won’t need to create a new account or subscription!

There’ll be three episodes in total, and these will roll out over the remainder of the week.

Here’s the summary for the series:

Kamurocho: a city brimming with both passion and danger. Kazuma Kiryu, a famous former yakuza known as the Dragon of Dojima, sacrificed his freedom to protect his friend after a family tragedy. A decade later, he’s drawn back to Kamurocho, only to find himself facing enemies within his old organization, a deadly conspiracy, and a string of unsettling events that threaten to trap him.

We’re about halfway through the first episode, and it’s already clear this adaptation understands the original story really well – even though it’s made with a limited budget. It’s going the extra mile by including things from the games, like cutscenes and backgrounds that were created directly within the PS5 game engine.

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2026-03-18 20:06