Yakuza Saga: Like a Dragon. How Japan's Criminal Underworld Turned into a Video Game

The Yakuza gaming franchise, created by SEGA, has become popular worldwide, all thanks to its plot and setting that touch on a pressing topic — the criminal underworld of Japan. The author of the book, Victor Muazan, will help you explore the Yakuza saga deeper than ever before. You will learn all about the original concept of the series, its gradual development, legacy, and its creator Toshihiro Nagoshi. What is the unique style of the series? Why does organized crime serve as a bridge to a sociocultural exploration of Japan? How did the Yakuza saga break out of its home country and gain popularity in the West? Answers to these and many other questions await you!