Kiryu's New Voice Actor Unites Yakuza Fans in Anticipation of Like a Dragon Release

Yong Yea, the new English voice actor for Yakuza protagonist Kazuma Kiryu, has called on fans to reserve judgment until the release of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. Some fans expressed uncertainty and criticism after hearing a preview of Yong Yea's voice at Anime Expo 2023, with comments ranging from the voice not matching Kiryu's character to sounding too young. Yong Yea defended himself on Twitter, stating that the preview was not an official recording and urged fans to wait for the final game to see how it all comes together. The game is set to launch on November 9, 2023.