Summary
- A Yakuza fan has found boots similar to Majima's in the real world, creating excitement in the fan community.
- The poster noted they had found the boots on eBay and marveled over their similarities to Majima’s steel-toed boots from the game series.
- Majima is a beloved character in the Yakuza series, known for iconic clothing and a unique storyline.
A Yakuza fan has shown off a pair of boots that eerily resemble the garments worn by series protagonist Goro Majima, and the community had a lot of questions. Sega’s Like a Dragon series, also known as Yakuza outside of Japan, has produced several main titles and spin-off projects since its debut in 2005 for the PlayStation 2, and Majima has graced many of these entries to become a fan-favorite character.
The most recent title in the franchise is the upcoming action-adventure game Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, which is deemed a spin-off starring Majima, who is stranded on an island after losing his memory to take up the pirate life. As a post-launch treat, Sega is offering rewards for players who sign up for the new Sega Account system, including a special DLC outfit for Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. The account will allow players to track their progress in Atlus and Sega games, and the rewards are redeemable between January 22 and March 7.
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Posted on Reddit by Saltycapss, a picture of the Yakuza fan wearing black leather, silver-toed boots was posted in the Yakuza Games subreddit. The fan noted they had found the boots on eBay and marveled over their similarities to Majima’s steel-toed boots from the game series. They also acknowledged that the boots were real and thought they were “eerily identical” to Majima’s accessories, even though the real boots weren’t officially licensed or attributed to the character in any way. Majima has accumulated a healthy timeline in the Yakuza series, and is known for his iconic clothing, making this discovery in the real world one to remember for the fandom.
Yakuza Fan Discovers Majima Boots in the Real World
The character has become a popular, recurring protagonist in the franchise, so much so that the Like a Dragon producer was shocked by fans’ extreme fondness for Majima. Naturally, the Yakuza community had a lot of questions, with one Redditor asking if the boots were comfortable and if anyone recognized them. The original poster replied saying they wore them almost every other day, and they fit like a glove, and another comment said they should be named “One Piece,” after the ambiguous treasure from Eiichiro Oda’s manga and anime.
Majima was introduced to the series as a Tojo Clan member and goes on to develop what the community calls a “sadomasochistic” infatuation with protagonist Kazuma Kiryu. The “clown” character, described by the developer, became a playable protagonist alongside Kiryu in the prequel Yakuza 0, and Yakuza fans are hopeful Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is not Majima’s swan song appearance.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 84%
- Released
- February 21, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol
- Developer(s)
- Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
- Publisher(s)
- Sega
WHERE TO PLAY
A new legend begins as you step into the steel toe boots of Goro Majima, a man who has lost his memory and reinvents himself as a pirate on the open sea.
Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain and his crew as they engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and a legendary treasure.
PIRATE YAKUZA ADVENTURE AHOY!
Goro Majima, a notorious ex-yakuza suddenly finds himself shipwrecked on a remote island in the Pacific. Unable to remember even his own name, he sets sail in search of clues to his lost memories, accompanied by a boy named Noah who saved his life. Before long, they’re caught up in a conflict between cutthroat criminals, modern-day pirates, and other scoundrels over a legendary treasure.
GET YOUR SHIP TOGETHER
Assemble a one-of-a-kind crew while upgrading your ship as you explore the open sea and forge your legend in the cannon fire of foes, unexpected friendships, and immense riches made along the way.
When an enemy pirate ship catches you in their sights, an exhilarating real-time cannon battle breaks out. Quickly maneuver into position while avoiding fire, then deliver devastating damage to board the enemy ship and take down the captain in all-out crew vs. Crew brawls. Conquer the seas, discover hidden islands and acquire loads of loot like a true yakuza pirate!
KICK ARRRSS WITH CREATIVE COMBAT
Dynamically switch between the “Mad Dog” and “Sea Dog” fighting styles to mix-up attacks and deliver explosive combos, juggles, and aerial takedowns that reward your creativity with over-the-top action.
With “Mad Dog” style, utilize speed, agility, and flair to deliver precise yet powerful blows that stun your enemies into submission. Or make enemies walk the plank with the “Sea Dog” style that has you dual-wielding short swords and deploying tricky pirate tools to kick some serious booty.
- Engine
- Dragon Engine
- Franchise
- Yakuza
- Number of Players
- Single-player
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- February 21, 2025
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- February 21, 2025
- PS5 Release Date
- February 21, 2025
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
