Like a Dragon is set to arrive on Prime Video soon, but as is often the case in the streaming era, it’s hard to pinpoint the exact release schedule for your favorite show. It’s becoming increasingly difficult.
To help you prepare for Kiryu’s live-action Amazon debut, we’ve answered all the questions you’ve asked us leading up to the release of Like a Dragon. This includes speculation about the first episode’s release date, (slightly weird) release schedule, number of episodes, and expected release time.
For more, check out our picks for the best anime to watch right now and the best Prime Video shows.
Like a Dragon Release Date – When can I watch Episode 1 on Prime Video?
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Like a Dragon Episode 1 will be released on Prime Video in the US and UK on October 24th and in Japan on October 25th.
A release time has not yet been released, but it does mean that the show’s opening episode (multiple episodes will be available, more on that later) will be streamed starting at midnight JST (Japan Standard Time). I think that means.
In that case, Like a Dragon will premiere at 8 a.m. Pacific/11 a.m. Eastern. This is 4pm BST in the UK.
For other regions, be sure to use a time zone converter. Next, take a closer look at the biggest releases on the way with the Dragon Ball Daima release schedule and the Dan Da Dan release schedule.
Like a Dragon: Ryu ga Gotoku Release Schedule – When will new episodes be released?
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The first three episodes of Like a Dragon: Yakuza will be released this Thursday, and the last three episodes will be released next week.
As such, the complete Like a Dragon serves as a kind of middle ground between Netflix’s all-out streaming distribution and Amazon’s staggered, front-loaded releases.
The release schedule for “Like a Dragon: Yakuza” is as follows:
Ryu ga Gotoku: Ryu ga Gotoku Episode 1: October 24th Ryu ga Gotoku: Ryu ga Gotoku Episode 2: October 24th Ryu ga Gotoku: Ryu ga Gotoku Episode 3: October 24th Ryu ga Gotoku: Ryu ga Gotoku Episode 4: October 31st Ryu ga Gotoku: Ryu ga Gotoku Episode 5: October 31st Ryu ga Gotoku: Ryu ga Gotoku Episode 5: October 31st Episode 6: October 31st
How many episodes does “Like a Dragon: Yakuza” have?
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Like a Dragon: Yakuza only has six episodes. According to Amazon’s press release, Season 1 “depicts the life, childhood friends, and impact of the decisions of Kazuma Kiryu, a formidable and unparalleled yakuza warrior with a strong sense of justice, duty, and humanity.”
Kiryu will be played by Ryoma Takeuchi and Nishikiyama will be played by Kento Kaku, characters that will be familiar to those who played 2005’s “Ryu ga Gotoku” or its remake “Ryu ga Gotoku Kiwami.”
Where to watch and stream Like a Dragon: Ryu ga Gotoku
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“Like a Dragon: Yakuza” is now available exclusively on Prime Video. Therefore, you will need a valid Amazon Prime subscription to access the episodes.
Need something to do while you wait? Why not wander the streets of Kamurocho with a ranking of the best Ryu ga Gotoku games?
