The Yakuza Saga: Like a Dragon: How Japan's Underworld Was Turned into a Video Game
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The Yakuza series is one of the most important franchises created by SEGA. The Yakuza series is one of the most important franchises created by SEGA, and it has earned its popularity thanks to its story and setting, which touch on a hot topic - the underworld of Japan.
Author Victor Moisan invites you to explore the Yakuza saga deeper than ever before. He will reveal the original concept of the series, trace its gradual evolution, and reveal the journey of franchise creator Toshihiro Nagoshi and how he achieved Yakuza's universal acclaim and cult status.
You will learn:
- how the idea for the series originated and how it acquired its unique style;
- why organized crime serves as a bridge to a sociocultural exploration of Japan;
- what themes, plots, and characters have been used in different parts of the franchise;
- how the Yakuza saga expanded beyond its home country and gained popularity in the West.
Author Victor Moisan invites you to explore the Yakuza saga deeper than ever before. He will reveal the original concept of the series, trace its gradual evolution, and reveal the journey of franchise creator Toshihiro Nagoshi and how he achieved Yakuza's universal acclaim and cult status.
You will learn:
- how the idea for the series originated and how it acquired its unique style;
- why organized crime serves as a bridge to a sociocultural exploration of Japan;
- what themes, plots, and characters have been used in different parts of the franchise;
- how the Yakuza saga expanded beyond its home country and gained popularity in the West.
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- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series Legendary computer games
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