Kotobukiya Unveils New Ichiban Kasuga Figure from Yakuza: Like a Dragon
Kotobukiya has officially revealed that it is developing a new figure of Ichiban Kasuga, the protagonist from the latest entries in the Yakuza series, titled Like a Dragon. The announcement coincides with Ichiban’s birthday, celebrated on January 1, 2025. However, fans will need to wait a bit longer, as the figure is still in the early stages of development and no images have been released yet.
Details Still Under Wraps
At this point, specific details regarding the Ichiban figure remain scarce. There is no concept art available, nor have any details about its scale or materials been disclosed. What we do know is that this new figure will follow the release of two other highly anticipated Yakuza figures: Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima.
Official Announcement
Fans can find the official announcement on Kotobukiya’s social media. Here is the message directly from the source:
🎊 NEW INFO 🎊Happy birthday to Ichiban Kasuga from Like A Dragon!In celebration of his birthday (1/1), we have a special announcement!Following up after Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima, Ichiban Kasuga will be released as a figure by Kotobukiya! ✨️Stay tuned for updates!… pic.twitter.com/ftMcbexgCT
— Kotobukiya Official (@Kotobukiya_EN) January 2, 2025
Upcoming Yakuza Figures
In addition to Ichiban Kasuga, Kotobukiya is also focused on producing figures of Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima. The development of these figures was confirmed in June 2024, but as of now, none are available for pre-order. The latest update on their status was shared in September 2024, though only unpainted prototypes were shown. Notably, those prototypes have been designed to complement each other in display poses.
Sneak Peek at the Prototypes
Below are images of the unpainted prototypes for Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima:
Release Timeline
Currently, there is no confirmed release date for the Ichiban Kasuga figure. Fans of the franchise can enjoy Yakuza: Like a Dragon and its sequel, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, both available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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