'We Tried to Think of Someone Who Makes You Go, 'This Guy's a Creep'': Yakuza/Like a Dragon Director Addresses Controversial Casting

Yakuza 3 Kiwami director Ryo Ga Gotoku defended casting actor Teruyuki Kagawa—who has admitted to sexual assault—saying the studio chose him because he'd make audiences think "this guy's a creep." Fans have responded with anger, trending #REMOVEKAGAWA and launching a petition with nearly 10,000 signatures. Sega previously recast actors for drug offenses but has offered no comment on Kagawa's accusations.

Appeared in 2026-02-09.