A series of franchises representing Sega. On the 19th, information regarding the new work ‘Like Dragons 8 (working title)’ was revealed in a surprise. What is interesting is the source of the information. Ironically, it is through the personal YouTube of Japanese mixed martial artist Mikuru Asakura, not through Sega’s YouTube or SNS, that new information regarding ‘Ronga 8’ was released.
In the video titled ‘An absurd thing has been decided’, he met with Sega president Haruki Satomi and director Masayoshi Yokoyama, who is currently leading the studio like dragons, and talked regarding ‘like dragons 8’.
The full-fledged story began with the remarks of President Haruki Satomi. President Haruki Satomi said, “I heard that you were interested in Rise of a Dragon before. So, we had a lot of talk inside the company, and then we started talking regarding putting in an offer.” . Satomi Haruki wasn’t the only president.
Following the recommendation of President Haruki Satomi, Director Masayoshi Yokoyama also took an active role in this regard. Regarding the offer, he said, “This is the first offer among the main characters of ‘Like Dragon 8’,” and said, “I wish I might appear as a game character.” On the other hand, when asked what kind of role he will play, he said, “I will explain that part slowly later.”
After talking regarding the appearance offer, we went on a full-fledged studio tour. At the site visited for 3D scan, the in-game image of ‘Like Dragon 8’, which is currently under development, was unveiled for the first time. The short passing video is presumed to be in the middle of a cutscene, and it was possible to get a glimpse of the three main characters, Kasuga Ichiban, Adachi Koichi, and Namba Yuu, from ‘Like Dragon 7’.
Today’s video is the last 3D scan of Mikuru Asakura. On the other hand, director Masayoshi Yokoyama regarding ‘Ronge of the Dragon 8’ announced in April that new information would be released within this year, and announced the addition of a new area on the same day.
