'Ishin!' Revealed at RGG Summit

RGG Studio recently unveiled a cryptic teaser for their next game at Anime Expo, promising fans a "surprising" new entry. Let's delve into the details.

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During the third day of Anime Expo 2024 in Los Angeles, RGG Studio hosted "Essence of Fandom: Like a Dragon & Yakuza Experience." The event, moderated by Linda "VampyBitMe" Le, featured Like a Dragon Chief Producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto and Ichiban Kasuga's voice actor, Kazuhiro Nakaya.

Attendees were treated to a tantalizing hint about the studio's upcoming project: "We can't tell you what kind of game it is, but you'll be surprised," stated studio representatives. This was confirmed by @TheYakuzaGuy on Twitter, who also noted that it's a new addition to the Like a Dragon franchise.

The shift to a full JRPG in Like a Dragon 7 was already a significant departure from the series' action roots. The promise of another "surprising" entry fuels speculation about various possibilities, ranging from a rhythm game based on the popular karaoke minigame, a spin-off featuring other series characters, or even a remake or sequel to past spin-offs like Yakuza: Dead Souls or the Japan-exclusive Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan.