Haruka Sawamura
Reporting and statements that mention Haruka Sawamura.
Latest coverage
Yakuza Needs to Let Players Scrap with Women, Too
This opinion piece argues that the Yakuza series, despite attempts at portraying strong female characters, ultimately perpetuates misogynistic tropes by preventing players from fighting women. The article criticizes how female characters are often deified or treated as plot devices, highlighting instances in Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth as examples of this problematic trend. It calls for the series to take women seriously as opponents, allowing for true gender equality in its narrative and gameplay.
Yakuza Powered by Nihon Touitsu Live-Action Drama Live
All episodes of the live-action drama Yakuza Powered by Nihon Touitsu, featuring characters like Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima, are now available with English subtitles on the official SEGA YouTube channel. The series follows Kiryu as he takes the fall for a murder and later encounters Haruka Sawamura and Goro Majima. Additionally, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is now available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Yakuza Powered by Nihon Touitsu Live-Action Shared With English Subs
Sega has released all three episodes of the live-action Yakuza Powered by Nihon Touitsu series on YouTube with English subtitles. These episodes cover events from the original Yakuza and Yakuza Kiwami games. The adaptation, which first aired on Amazon Prime Video in Japan in February 2026, details major plot points including Kazuma Kiryu's imprisonment and subsequent involvement in the Tojo clan's affairs.
