The Worst Episodes of Like a Dragon: Yakuza

#1 Worst Episode
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6.4/10(265 votes)
#1 - Departure／Return
S1:E110/24/2024
In 1995, eager to escape their restrictive lives, Kiryu and his friends plan a heist at a local arcade. However, the arcade is under the control of the Doujima Family, a powerful yakuza organization that rules Kamurocho. Meanwhile, in 2005, with Kiryu set to be released from prison, he learns from Detective Date that his friends are in danger and he decides to return to Kamurocho to protect them.
Director:Masaharu Take
Writers:Sean Crouch, Yugo Nakamura
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Director:Masaharu Take
Writers:Sean Crouch, Yugo Nakamura
6.4/10(208 votes)
#2 - Ambition／Desire
S1:E210/24/2024
1995. Kazama, who runs the Sunflower orphanage, had hoped that Kiryu, Nishiki, Yumi, and Miho would lead honest lives. However, contrary to his wishes, the four are ultimately plunged into the underworld of the yakuza. Meanwhile, in 2005, tensions between the Omi Alliance and the Tojo Clan are at a boiling point over a 10 billion yen heist.
Director:Masaharu Take
Writers:Sean Crouch, Yugo Nakamura
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Director:Masaharu Take
Writers:Sean Crouch, Yugo Nakamura
6.5/10(139 votes)
#3 - Fate／Showdown
S1:E610/31/2024
1995. The bond between Kiryu, Nishiki, Yumi, and Miho, who had been there for each other like family, tragically falls apart. 2005. Can Kiryu prevent a war between the Tojo Clan and the Omi Alliance? How will Kiryu and Nishiki resolve their 10-year-old conflict? And what is the true identity of the Shinjuku Devil? With rising tensions, they face the final battle in Kamurocho.
Director:Masaharu Take
Writer:Yasuhiro Yoshida
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Director:Masaharu Take
Writer:Yasuhiro Yoshida
6.6/10(129 votes)
#4 - Betrayal／Promise
S1:E410/31/2024
In 1995, an overworked Miho falls seriously ill. Nishiki, deeply concerned for his sister, finds himself at the mercy of Doujima's scheme that exploits his vulnerability. In 2005, while Kiryu and Yumi continue their search for Aiko in Osaka, they encounter Chairman Goda of the Omi Alliance, who forces them to promise to return the 10 billion yen by midnight the next day.
Director:Kengo Takimoto
Writer:Kana Yamada
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Director:Kengo Takimoto
Writer:Kana Yamada
6.7/10(200 votes)
#5 - Brothers／Sisters
S1:E310/24/2024
1995. The Doujima Family closes in on Edgar's younger sister, who was entrusted with the official seal necessary for selling his land. Meanwhile, Yumi travels to Osaka in search of her estranged older sister. At the same time, the battle over Edgar's seal escalates. In 2005, Aiko disappears, leaving her daughter Haruka behind. Kiryu and Yumi decide to protect Haruka, but they soon make a discovery.
Director:Masaharu Take
Writers:Sean Crouch, Yugo Nakamura
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Director:Masaharu Take
Writers:Sean Crouch, Yugo Nakamura
6.7/10(130 votes)
#6 - Despair／Hope
S1:E510/31/2024
In 2005, Kazama meets with Chairman Goda of the Omi Alliance in an effort to prevent a war with the Tojo Clan. The unresolved conflict between Kiryu and Nishiki from ten years ago resurfaces, once again driving a wedge between them. In 1995, Kiryu, who had been on a winning streak in underground fighting to fund Miho's surgery, finally reaches the pinnacle with a high-stakes title fight.
Director:Kengo Takimoto
Writer:Yasuhiro Yoshida
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Director:Kengo Takimoto
Writer:Yasuhiro Yoshida