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Like a Dragon: Prologue

龍が如く 〜序章〜

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2006-03-24
43m
JA
Released
SEGA

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In 1970s-era Japan, three children, Kazuma Kiryu, Akira Nishikiyama, and his younger sister, Yuko Nishikiyama, are raised together in Shintaro Kazama's Sunflower Orphanage. In the summer of 1980, Yumi Sawamura, a young girl whose parents were accidentally shot and killed during a gang's shootout, joins them in the orphanage. Following a yakuza tradition, the honorable Kazama secretly raises orphans whose parents he has directly or indirectly killed. In return, the children love him as a father and he eventually inducts the teenage Kiryu and Nishikiyama into the Dojima Family, a Tojo Clan affiliate of which he is a senior officer.

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Stream Like a Dragon: Prologue online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A popular drama and crime movie originally produced in Japanese and released in 2006, it's earned a solid 6.3/10 from 13 viewers worldwide.

About Like a Dragon: Prologue

In 1970s-era Japan, three children, Kazuma Kiryu, Akira Nishikiyama, and his younger sister, Yuko Nishikiyama, are raised together in Shintaro Kazama's Sunflower Orphanage. In the summer of 1980, Yumi Sawamura, a young girl whose parents were accidentally shot and killed during a gang's shootout, joins them in the orphanage. Following a yakuza tradition, the honorable Kazama secretly raises orphans whose parents he has directly or indirectly killed. In return, the children love him as a father and he eventually inducts the teenage Kiryu and Nishikiyama into the Dojima Family, a Tojo Clan affiliate of which he is a senior officer. Running 43 minutes.

Like a Dragon: Prologue Cast and Characters

The cast features Masakatsu Funaki (as Kazuma Kiryu), Mikio Osawa (as Akira Nishikiyama), Ayaka Maeda (as Yumi Sawamura), Harumi Sone (as Sohei Dojima), and Hirotaro Honda (as Shintaro Kazama). Their performances are a major reason Like a Dragon: Prologue has built such a passionate audience.

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Like a Dragon: Prologue flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Like a Dragon: Prologue?

Like a Dragon: Prologue runs for 43 minutes (about 0.7 hour).

Is Like a Dragon: Prologue good? What's the rating?

Like a Dragon: Prologue holds a 6.3/10 rating based on 13 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.

Who is in the cast of Like a Dragon: Prologue?

The main cast includes Masakatsu Funaki, Mikio Osawa, Ayaka Maeda, and Harumi Sone, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Like a Dragon: Prologue available in Japanese?

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When was Like a Dragon: Prologue released?

Like a Dragon: Prologue was released in 2006.

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What is Like a Dragon: Prologue about?

Like a Dragon: Prologue is a Drama/Crime film. In 1970s-era Japan, three children, Kazuma Kiryu, Akira Nishikiyama, and his younger sister, Yuko Nishikiyama, are raised together in Shintaro Kazama's Sunflower Orphanage. In the summer of 1980, Yumi Sawamura, a young girl whose parents were accidentally shot and killed during a gang's shootout, joins them in the orphanage. Following a yakuza tradition, the honorable Kazama secretly raises orphans whose parents he has directly or indirectly killed. In return, the children love him as a father and he eventually inducts the teenage Kiryu and Nishikiyama into the Dojima Family, a Tojo Clan affiliate of which he is a senior officer.

When was Like a Dragon: Prologue released?

Like a Dragon: Prologue was released on March 24, 2006. It has a runtime of 43m. The film was produced by SEGA.

Who stars in Like a Dragon: Prologue?

Like a Dragon: Prologue stars Masakatsu Funaki, Mikio Osawa, Ayaka Maeda and Harumi Sone. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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