I like the part where Ichiban is in denial where he find out about the cancer. He keep saying that "We should get him to the hospital" while Kiryu is saying "I already done that"
An underrated part of that is that it was Ichiban that pissed Kiryu off with the "leash" line. Like holy shit, he just pushed the detonate button real quick.
so he got cancer from one of those substories... damn... Also, hearing Ichiban argue with Kiryu takes me back to 0 when Nishiki argue with Kiryu, trying to end his life so the Tojo did not capture him
Ichiban and Tomizawa reacting just like the fanbase. Honestly It's good thing for Kiryu to reveal he has cancer early in the story, rather than revealing it during the final act.
I doubt it was the radiation that was the only culprit, it would've been decades of physical stress that would've been the fuse, but the radiation that set it off.
Okay. This was made perfect. That music when he's in the shower. The whole argument between Ichiban and Kiryu was very much like that of Kiryu and Nishiki back in 0, and to put it in there...These devs DON'T hold back any punches.
@@Hollowichigo7 I recall reading somewhere that Like a Dragon has brand deals with alcohol and cigarrete companies, so they probably had to find a way to justify his cancer that didn't involve those.
kiryu is just japanese workaholic person. ain't nothing gonna stop him from working. i'm sure he'll get chemo and linac stuff and drink some staminan spark and tiger drop the cancer in no time. after that he'll retire with sayama and live a beautiful life until the end. after all he's been through, he at least deserves a happy ending right?
There was ALOT of smoking references in Like a Dragon Gaiden (that's saying something for this franchise), like the writers was setting it up for this scene.
I imagine Kiryu’s immune system is just as overpowered as he is and held back the cancer caused by his smoking and drinking. But radiation poisoning made him immunocompromised
GUYS DONT WORRY IT WAS A MIX UP. See the doctor IN Radiology thought it was cancer in the images. But thats just how Kiryu's Brain and organs look after all the beatings, bullets, and stabbings Its also why his memory is so bad that he forgot to ask the Florist for help looking for Haruka instead of a homeless Kickboxing Loan shark in 6...
I really love when Kiryu says "we'll decide who gets the floor with a game of rock, paper, scissors." Shows he doesn't want special treatment even while sick or dying
Does anyone know what the name of the track that plays when Tomi and Ichi are talking after Kiryu goes to shower? I’ve been looking and can’t find it on the soundtrack
It's called "The Only Way Out." Though some uploads refer to the track as Sad 1, so either option should help you find it. I doubt you'll read this comment after all these months but thought I'd help a fellow fan out!
Kiryu too stubborn and serious about his life and Yakuza stuff. In fact lots of things and tragic CAN actually avoid if kiryu just accept it or loosen a bit his life
All the same, i will call BS he dies from cancer judging by the end of the game. Maybe no longer in anything but a side role, maybe main main non playable role, but sure as shit not dead.
I don't know. This is the same franchise that brought up the whole "rubber bullets" shit. That is still the worst plot line in the series. This is quite tame by comparison.
@@shadowmamba95 sure but considering it's been years since that, one would hope the series and writing would grow rather than dive off a cliff, the whole cancer thing pissed me off but it's just one of my many problems with infinite Wealth as whole
All jokes side. This scene got to me personally. I recently lost my grandma from cancer January 2024 and the timing that Yakuza is one of my favorite series and the newest entry releases a month after she passes. I had to stop playing for a moment cause it hit me.
I love how Kiryu brings up the radiation leak as if he hadn't spent over 30 years non-stop drinking, smoking and eating street food.
When he said in the trailer he had cancer i was sure it was because of how much he smokes... Wasn't expecting to be because a radiation leak.
tbf if it was from smoking than how is akiyama still okay
Akiyama is simply on a different power level he just doesnt realize it
@@masayuki2133Kiryu fumbled him and tanimura like a morning breakfast
@@oliverolson5243 but does Akiyama have cancer?
His visor must've cracked when that barrel fell on him. Must've taken enough or what little to do the harm in.
I like the part where Ichiban is in denial where he find out about the cancer. He keep saying that "We should get him to the hospital" while Kiryu is saying "I already done that"
Well Kasuga is right tho. I mean the game litteraly ends with kiryu in hospital hence
@@amitojsingh7583 TBH If my friend says that to me that he has cancer, I would do exactly the same just like Ichiban
Kiryu now reminds Snake in MGS4
They both have half a year left
The fact they’re both dying from there conditions. Kiryu dying from cancer and Snake from his rapid aging.
So by any chance, Ichiban will supplex a giant robot next game?
@@Nobody-xx6mm with his schizophrenic mind, I would be surprised if he didn't think about it once
Kiryu to Kiwami 2 Fake Kiryu: Now do you remember? Who you are? What you were meant to do?
@@TheMagicalHuynah not just Ichiban mind. Yakuza game as a whole
im gonna say that kiryu already was getting lung cancer but the exposure to radiation caused it to progress faster.
The radiation likely caused Kiryu cancer to happen quicker
Ichiballs kasuga almost shit his pants when kiryu got up
Best moment in this scene. Intimidation is insane
An underrated part of that is that it was Ichiban that pissed Kiryu off with the "leash" line.
Like holy shit, he just pushed the detonate button real quick.
so he got cancer from one of those substories... damn...
Also, hearing Ichiban argue with Kiryu takes me back to 0 when Nishiki argue with Kiryu, trying to end his life so the Tojo did not capture him
He failed a qte in that one substory and got cancer
@@cantufekci23 which one?
Ichiban and Tomizawa reacting just like the fanbase.
Honestly It's good thing for Kiryu to reveal he has cancer early in the story, rather than revealing it during the final act.
I kinda find it funny how Tomi was in shock too as if he knew Kiryu for a long time
so it was exposure to radioactive waste... _on top_ of the _many decades_ of chronic drinking and smoking, right?
Pretty much
He was always gonna get cancer, maybe when he is in his 70s or 80s. The radiation probably sped up the cancer by at least a decade.
Kiryu got cancer
Arthur morgan got TB
These characters :'(
Dw guys its rubber cancer
I doubt it was the radiation that was the only culprit, it would've been decades of physical stress that would've been the fuse, but the radiation that set it off.
Or expediated the process.
Okay. This was made perfect. That music when he's in the shower. The whole argument between Ichiban and Kiryu was very much like that of Kiryu and Nishiki back in 0, and to put it in there...These devs DON'T hold back any punches.
0:19
lmao, for a second I thought Tomizawa's whistle was the sound effect for Kiryu drinking
All those years of smoking and drinking finally got em
Radiation actually
@@gorillaguy042 i know but can you believe thats what got him not the ungodly amount of booze and smokes he scarfed down
@@Hollowichigo7 I recall reading somewhere that Like a Dragon has brand deals with alcohol and cigarrete companies, so they probably had to find a way to justify his cancer that didn't involve those.
@@KieranHarris44 cool fact bro
@@KieranHarris44kiwami 2 theres a bottle of ballentyne
kiryu is just japanese workaholic person. ain't nothing gonna stop him from working. i'm sure he'll get chemo and linac stuff and drink some staminan spark and tiger drop the cancer in no time. after that he'll retire with sayama and live a beautiful life until the end. after all he's been through, he at least deserves a happy ending right?
Kiryu: *Saying that he got cancer because of radiation leak.*
Also Kiryu: *Non-stop alcohol drinking and cigar smoking.*
There was ALOT of smoking references in Like a Dragon Gaiden (that's saying something for this franchise), like the writers was setting it up for this scene.
It is well-documented that working in nuclear waste facilities has a high risk of contracting cancer from radiation poisoning.
Cant help but find it funny they went for that and not just the smoking lol
@Tintelinus
Like someone else said, smoking and drinking definitely started it, but the radiation sped it up.
I imagine Kiryu’s immune system is just as overpowered as he is and held back the cancer caused by his smoking and drinking. But radiation poisoning made him immunocompromised
@@Tintelinushonestly, I genuinely thought that it was going to be related to smoking or drinking. Was not expecting it to be from radiation exposure.
TBF, even Kiryu notes even he isn't sure exactly where the cancer came from@@DaFro3713
GUYS DONT WORRY IT WAS A MIX UP. See the doctor IN Radiology thought it was cancer in the images. But thats just how Kiryu's Brain and organs look after all the beatings, bullets, and stabbings Its also why his memory is so bad that he forgot to ask the Florist for help looking for Haruka instead of a homeless Kickboxing Loan shark in 6...
I'm going to fucking cry.
If you can see yellow fume, it's probably not low level radiation.
No wonder. He's working as a biohazard containments Depot.
To think this might be his end, I always wanted him to end up with Kaoru…It’s sad to see him so thin and tired.
Kiryu: *absorb radioactive
Also Kiryu: "That's rad"
New fighting style unlocked: The Cancer of Dojima
That’s the shocking effect
I really love when Kiryu says "we'll decide who gets the floor with a game of rock, paper, scissors." Shows he doesn't want special treatment even while sick or dying
Majima is gonna come up with a cancer cure just so he can keep fighting Kiryu
Dispsite all that, Kiryu stay strong. He honestly amazing. It sad tho because of cancer.😢
Damn when Kiryu will be happy from Yakuza 1 to 8 he run into problem and more problem
Does anyone know what the name of the track that plays when Tomi and Ichi are talking after Kiryu goes to shower? I’ve been looking and can’t find it on the soundtrack
It's called "The Only Way Out." Though some uploads refer to the track as Sad 1, so either option should help you find it. I doubt you'll read this comment after all these months but thought I'd help a fellow fan out!
Arthur Morgan has TB and dies on top of mountain
Kiryu has cancer and lives short life in misery
I mean it's not in misery. It's a game about teaching Kiryu to actually have fun before that happens.
Kiryu too stubborn and serious about his life and Yakuza stuff. In fact lots of things and tragic CAN actually avoid if kiryu just accept it or loosen a bit his life
My goodness
pero que mierda !!!! CANCER !!! EL DRAGON DE DOJIMA !!!????? no kiryu ,tu no
Bro's gonna die a virgin💀
Rip tho.
All the same, i will call BS he dies from cancer judging by the end of the game. Maybe no longer in anything but a side role, maybe main main non playable role, but sure as shit not dead.
Bite me, Sega.
Kiryus so strong only mutated cancer kiryu cells can kill kiryu
will Kiryu ever recovered from cancer
Kinda, he did it at the end.
Kasuga is Nishiki 2.0 😂
We all thought that he got cancer from drinking and smoking
I still think this is one of the stupidest fucking plot points I've ever seen for this series
Thank God I'm not the only one.
I don't know. This is the same franchise that brought up the whole "rubber bullets" shit. That is still the worst plot line in the series. This is quite tame by comparison.
@@shadowmamba95 sure but considering it's been years since that, one would hope the series and writing would grow rather than dive off a cliff, the whole cancer thing pissed me off but it's just one of my many problems with infinite Wealth as whole
All jokes side. This scene got to me personally. I recently lost my grandma from cancer January 2024 and the timing that Yakuza is one of my favorite series and the newest entry releases a month after she passes. I had to stop playing for a moment cause it hit me.