This is not hyperbole. I am being serious. The audition this gentleman gave for Sega's upcoming Yakuza game is most unusual.
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But that seems to be the point, because this happened:
And then this:
This hopeful's name is Habu. He's actually a comedian in Japan—though, not a well-known one. This is the first I've heard of him!
But, as you can see in this comedy video (and this one and this one) from his talent agency, he says he's very flexible and has "the most fantastic body in Japan." Just what the next Yakuza game needs!
Watch all the auditions in Sega's official link below—none of which surpass the ping-pong ball trick. None.
『龍が如く』最新作 男の出演者オーディション二次審査ムービー [Yakuza Channel]
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