Yakuza series chief director carries a spreadsheet of the karaoke songs he's sung—all 7,964 of them By Jody Macgregor published 27 November 22 News That explains a lot.
Yakuza 8's first official trailer reveals Kiryu, Ichiban, and that it's not called Yakuza 8 By Joshua Wolens last updated 5 October 22 News Devs say the game will explore the theme of Kiryu's past and Ichiban's future.
The Yakuza series will be called Like a Dragon going forward By Jonathan Bolding last updated 5 October 22 News The series name change brings it in line with the Japanese naming.