RGG Studio recently unveiled a tantalizing tease of their upcoming title at Anime Expo, hinting that fans will be in for a "surprise" with their new entry in the Like a Dragon series. Dive deeper into their intriguing statement below.

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On the third day of this year's Anime Expo in Los Angeles, California, Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG) Studio captivated fans with their event, "Essence of Fandom: Like a Dragon & Yakuza Experience." The event, hosted by Linda "VampyBitMe" Le, featured Like a Dragon Chief Producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto and the voice actor for Ichiban Kasuga, Kazuhiro Nakaya.

During the event, studio representatives tantalized the audience with hints about their upcoming game, stating, "We can’t tell you what kind of game it is, but I will tell you, you’ll be surprised." This exciting revelation was captured and shared by @TheYakuzaGuy on Twitter, who confirmed that this will be a new entry to the Like a Dragon series.

The Like a Dragon series has already taken fans by surprise with the seventh mainline game transitioning to a full-on JRPG format from its traditional action beat 'em up style. With this new "surprising" entry on the horizon, possibilities abound. It could range from an innovative rhythm game centered around the beloved karaoke mini-game, a spin-off exploring other characters within the series, or even a remake or sequel to past spin-offs such as Yakuza: Dead Souls or the Japan-exclusive Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan.