Series synopsis
Yakuza Powered by Nihon Touitsu, also known as 龍が如く Powered by 日本統一 is a Japanese action & adventure crime drama television series that premiered on Prime Video on February 10, 2026. It ended on February 10, 2026. It stars Yasukaze Motomiya, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, Kazuhiro Nakaya and Kenji Matsuda.
The first installment in the Yakuza/Like a Dragon franchise, which has shipped over 30 million copies worldwide, has been adapted into a live action work that remains almost faithful to the original. Produced by the cast and staff of the hugely popular franchise Unification of Japan, which depicts the Japanese underworld, the adaptation is fully supervised by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. The story follows the events leading up to the video game Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties.
Premise
The first installment in the Yakuza/Like a Dragon franchise, which has shipped over 30 million copies worldwide, has been adapted into a live action work that remains almost faithful to the original. Produced by the cast and staff of the hugely popular franchise Unification of Japan, which depicts the Japanese underworld, the adaptation is fully supervised by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. The story follows the events leading up to the video game Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yasukaze Motomiya as Kazuma Kiryu
- Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi as Goro Majima
- Kazuhiro Nakaya as Akira Nishikiyama
- Kenji Matsuda as Makoto Date
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | February 10, 2026 | February 10, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 1995, Kamurocho... An up-and-coming yakuza takes the fall for the murder of a crime boss to protect his sworn brother and his childhood friend. This man is none other than Kazuma Kiryu, the legendary Dragon of Dojima. After a decade, Kiryu is released from prison to a world he no longer recognizes. His own organization has turned against him, and various conspiracies threaten to tear the streets of Kamurocho apart. |
February 10, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A mysterious young girl named Haruka Sawamura suddenly appears before Kazuma Kiryu. Having come to Kamurocho in search of her mother, Mizuki, Haruka reveals crucial information that cuts to the heart of the case. As Kiryu continues his search for Yumi, he seeks out the aid of the Florist of Sai. A brutal clash with Goro Majima, mounting pressure from the police, and the wild ambitions of Akira Nishikiyama draw Kiryu ever deeper into a web of conspiracies far greater than he ever imagined. |
February 10, 2026 |
| 3 |
Final Episode As Kazuma Kiryu closes in on the truth, Terada, the Fifth Chairman of the Omi Alliance, leads him to a reunion with Shintaro Kazama. There, Kazama reveals his convictions, the truth behind Yumi's disappearance and the missing 10 billion yen—including the identity of the shadowy mastermind responsible. The situation quickly spirals as a clash with the Shimano Family turns deadly. Returning to Kamurocho, Kiryu and Haruka must press on, but what will they find at the end of their journey? |
February 10, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 10, 2026 |
| Last aired | February 10, 2026 |
| Status | ended |