Like a Dragon: Yakuza is a mixed bag critically. A couple of reviewers really enjoyed Amazon's adaptation of Sega's and RGG Studios' beloved series of games, while most described it as an aimless crime drama. Though, an aspect of the show that many have praised is the adaptation of Kamurochō, a fictional district of Tokyo seen in the games.
A neat detail of the show is that it brings Goro Majima's fighting style from the game into the show, adding another layer of faithful adaptation. As spotted by Shoorehplppl, a discerning Yakuza fan on X, when Majima begins fighting in the show, he's using his thug stance from the games. This style has the left hand raised high and forward, while the right hand drops lower. It's a southpaw style in the vein of Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do.
We mostly see the Thug style in action during Yakuza 0, as Majima is one of the game's two protagonists. However, he has been seen using the style, including against Kiryu, in other games in the series. The style is a fast one, focusing on targeting weak spots and countering overeager attacks from enemies, rather than relying on brute force. Majima...
