The Yakuza franchise, now known as Like a Dragon, is taking its mix of high drama and absurdity from the digital world into reality with a unique event in Tokyo. Sega has announced an exhibition titled 'Like a Dragon: The Men Who Perished,' where fans of the series can pay their respects to fallen characters. This engaging experience offers attendees the chance to visit replica gravestones and leave flowers at the portraits of their beloved digital Yakuza members.

Fans can immerse themselves in this peculiar homage to the franchise's narratives at Ikebukuro's Parco, starting December 30, with subsequent events in Nagoya and Sapporo. The event ties into the narrative of the recent game 'Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.' In addition, visitors can purchase various merchandise, including face towels, tote bags, and T-shirts, all themed around the characters and the event.

Looking forward, the series will continue to grow with 'Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth' set for release in January 2024. This game, the 20th in the series yet considered the spiritual successor to Yakuza 7, will include a new map based in Hawaii, promising fans an even grander adventure than before. The Like a Dragon franchise maintains its popularity with its distinctive blend of storytelling, action, and quirky content, as demonstrated both in its video game releases and events like this exhibition.

What new gameplay experiences will 'Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth' offer?

'Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth' will take players to a brand-new Hawaii map that's three times the size of the previous game's setting, indicating a significant expansion of the playable world and the promise of a host of new activities and missions for players to explore.