I didn't want this buried inside the Yakuza Kiwami 2 announcement thread, so thought it deserved its own thread. Gaffer YakuzaArk92 takes us around Kabuki-cho in Tokyo to show us the locations they use in the games. The virtual tourism on offer in the Yakuza games is one reason many fans love this series. The videos are definitely worth checking out.
I'm making this thread for him because he's a junior at the moment. Original message below...
I'm making this thread for him because he's a junior at the moment. Original message below...
In November 2016, I travelled to Kabukicho, Tokyo to film a new documentary series comparing real-life Kabukicho Tokyo to the fictionalized Kamurocho Tokyo featured in the Yakuza series by Sega.
In 2012, I filmed a documentary series, Yakuza Locations Tour 2012 to celebrate the release of the upcoming Yakuza 5 (Ryu Ga Gotoku 5). The documentary was met with overwhelming positive response from the fans and the Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios team.
To celebrate my 5th year anniversary on YouTube, this is my tribute to the Yakuza (龍が如く franchise and the amazingly talented team at Sega. This video was a labor of love, made by a fan for the fans.
Yakuza Locations Tour 2016 (龍が如く : 場所のツアー 2016) :
Episode 1 Welcome to Kabukicho/Kamurocho: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MilVxavlXMc
Episode 2 New Serena/Serena: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DolLL2J-e0
Episode 3 Akiyama's Sky Finance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oElZAPUsjLs
Episode 4 Kazama Family Office: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBx9n1ZMBbc
Episode 5 Yakuza 6's Kamurocho Restaurants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5FLANpQH_U
Episode 6 Yakuza 6's Apple Pie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzVcgc0uXD8
Episode 7 Stardust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_neZgfQ77FI
Episode 8 Poppo Mart/RIZAP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBCr_KdGqms
Episode 9 Karaokekan Karaoke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoRPGGVg_5k
Episode 10 Don Quijote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2GrUT3PX7Q
Episode 11 Millennium Tower/Hotel Gracery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQefQvG_vDE
Episode 12 Yakuza 6's Millennium Tower Side Entrance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWO4d4iRZy8
Episode 13 Theater Square: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hk7mvxkFlKo
Episode 14 Club SEGA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqe72sNx4RM
Episode 15 Bacchus/Bantam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IuIyNMTjbU
Episode 16 Shinjuku Batting Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsW2ijXjbAg
Episode 17 Matsuya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIUpN3qSXwc
Episode 18 CP Shrine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YuM7Tlh6vI
Episode 19 APA Hotel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHW9Dz36_Hk
Episode 20 Hostess Clubs/Pink Street: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWo5Cf329K8
Episode 21 Nadai Fujisoba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-Xc4p7f6oE
Episode 22 Kamuro Castle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqjlMbI9G98
Episode 23 Yakuza 5's Bee Dining Darts Bar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzVXDzxwA-g
Episode 24 Coin Locker Keys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4bvPdoqGiw
Episode 25 Gindaco Takoyaki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gbyhh7GWVk
Episode 26 Shoten Shogi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKFBSRa299E
Episode 27 Purgatory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9cF5g30Yn0
Episode 28 PRONTO Shibuya: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW1FCZEBZEg
Episode 29 Gary's Bootcamp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2ntIcy5fgY
Episode 30 Telephone Booth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M1ZJsvUR3c
Episode 31 Kanrai Korean BBQ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P734Q0pDkN8
Episode 32 Host Clubs/Shichifu.ku Parking Lot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF3JMNXukkw
Episode 33 Ebisu Pawn Shop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlldG8-hr3M
Episode 34 PIZZA LA EXPRESS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nJRdGhrBXk
Episode 35 Tokyo Vending Machines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhhTWU08t1g
Episode 36 Pink Street Alley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzCYWcFCIw8
Episode 37 Gelateria/Highball Sakaba: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kTR2Ktzm7o
Episode 38 Daikoku Drugstore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx9wRcHx5cs
Episode 39 Hotel District: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww0NbYqVqnw
Episode 40 Divine Dragon Tattoo Parlor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPpWU-a7U8c
Episode 41 Yakuza Dead Souls' Universal City : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk397MYpy24
Episode 42 BAGUS Billiards, Darts, Golf, Table Tennis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PuJdo4lz7s
FINALE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p7LwB3UTlA
I also took the liberty of translating some of the cutscenes and interactions of the game as well.
Tune in every Saturday and Sunday for new episodes!
No written script was used in the making of this documentary.
I've created a playlist for all episodes of my weekly Yakuza Locations Tour 2016 (龍が如く : 場所のツアー 2016) series for viewers to catch up on episodes they might have missed.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0HKt-kbL9salfM8AniFF6VEkIygbcP_1
Thanks for watching, everyone!