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Back when Ryu Ga Gotoku ("Yakuza") was originally released in Japan, filmmaker Takashi Miike was roped in to make short promotional films, which were eventually cut into a forty-minute flick. The game went to be a smash, spawning a highly successful sequel, the cleverly titled Ryu Ga Gotoku 2.
Sega and Toei Studios teamed up for a feature length adaption, once again with Miike behind the camera and starring Kazuki Kitamura (in the title role), Goro Kishitani, Shun Shioya, Gong Yoo and Saeko. This actually could be an interesting game adaptation as Miike had practice making cinematic versions of the game. And they didn't seem to piss off anyone. What's more, he has made a handful of good films like Audition, Chakushin Ari and Ichi The Killer — Along with his fair share of garbage. So we shall see! Until then, check out the trailer here and pray that a possible international version is not dubbed.
Regular reader quiz: In the photo above, which of those gentleman is Ryu Ga Gotoku game producer Toshihiro Nagoshi?
Ryu Ga Gotoku Movie Hits Japan March 3 [Game Watch Impress]
