Yesterday, the Yakuza: Like a Dragon series launched on Amazon Prime Video to very mixed reviews. The show is currently at 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, which is respectable, but many critics were quick to pan it, calling it a "criminally lackluster adaptation."
Six episodes just isn't enough to capture the heart of the series, let alone the richness of its world.
It seems, however, that while critics are mixed on the series, fans of the show are a little less warm, with much of the discussion online focusing on the negative aspects of the show.
The Yakuza subreddit is awash with multiple threads of people discussing Amazon Prime's latest series.
Replying to a thread citing IGN's 4/10 review, one viewer said, "A generic crime drama slapped with Yakuza name and branding to trick loyal fans into giving it the time of day. It's sad that Sega did this," prompting a response from another, who said, "They saw all the goodwill they were getting from the great games they were putting out all year and decided they had to end the year on a piece of s**t for old times sake."
This Kiryu is someone the real Kiryu would beat up...
