Project Century already has clear connections to the Like a Dragon franchise.

Fans of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have a bright future to look forward to after The Game Awards revealed two new projects from the developer in the works. Like a Dragon: Yakuza Pirates in Hawaii It is scheduled for release on February 21, 2025. RGG Studio is also developing a new version. virtual fighter Games just like the newest titles Century Project– while still little known Century Project At this point, fans are abuzz with speculation about a potential connection to the wideout. like a dragon universe.

From the few details that can be gleaned from this example. Players seem to be dealing with the criminal underworld of 1915 Japan as a protagonist that is more brutal than anything. like a dragon Series already watched. While this level of violence is a departure for RGG Studio, the character's resemblance may be familiar to some. like a dragon fans, although it is unclear whether Century Project is part of like a dragon This protagonist's canon already has a link to the franchise.

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Project Century's clear male lead played the role of Kiryu in Takashi Miike's 2007 Yakuza film adaptation.

Kazuki Kitamura has a history with the Like a Dragon series.

Although this has not yet been firmly confirmed. But the unnamed protagonist is also shown in the trailer. Century Project It bears a striking resemblance to Japanese actor Kazuki Kitamura, which means he provided the model for the character's likeness. This isn't Kitamura's first time working with RGG Studio, as the actor voiced the character Kurosawa in the 2012 third-person shooter game. Binary domain Developed by RGG, however, Kitamura has direct connections to like a dragon Franchise

Before Amazon Prime Like a Dragon: Yakuza A live-action adaptation of the franchise, director Takashi Miike produced his own series with the 2007 film. Yakuza: Like a dragon– The film stars Kazuki Kitamura as the protagonist of the famous series Kazuma Kiryu and follows the events of the original. Yakuza game. With this role under his belt It's nice to see Kitamura embrace this world again. Century Project Be a part of like a dragon universe.

Although he is a film actor with many works But Kitamura's only video game credits come from his work.
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Regardless of the canon, Project Century has clear roots in the Like a Dragon franchise.

Until more information is shared about Century ProjectRGG's internal status has widened. like a dragon The franchise is likely to continue to be debated, however, even if the title becomes its own spin-off IP, it's clear that Century ProjectIts identity can be traced back to like a dragon Along with RGG's past work, Kitamura's clear role as the game's protagonist shows that RGG is willing to delve into history and bring Kitamura back for a new project.

Aside from this obvious casting choice, The battle also appears in the trailer for Century Project Go back to the classic turn-based days of like a dragon A series that RGG has been cultivating over the years. Commitment to maintaining the uniqueness of like a dragon A series that RGG is known for while telling new stories bodes well. Century ProjectRegardless of whether it is set internally or not. like a dragon universe. Relying on an actor like Kitamura also lends credence to the concept that RGG intends to use. Century Project It is a bridge to the classic style of like a dragon The game gets a glimpse of Kiryu from his past. This could give the game another path for the franchise to take. If not an entirely new franchise in itself.

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