October 10, 2025

Yakuza 0 (with Erik Morrison) | Bonus

4 hours 23 minutes

We're joined by Erik Morrison to finally talk at length about one of the many on-ramps into Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's huge Like a Dragon franchise: Yakuza 0.

Thank you to Erik for the doodles which became the basis of the episode art.
Find more of their work here: https://erikmorrison.com/

Check out RiaDoodles' excellent Yakuza fanart!
"Like a Gacha"
"Animal Crossing Tomizawa"
"Aliens"

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Yakuza 0 (Opening Theme) - by Hidenori Shoji, Yakuza 0 OST

(00:50) - The Big Game of bonuses

(02:03) - This segment will be spoiler-free!

(02:13) - Histories with the series

(21:34) - Framing the series for newbies

(42:54) - Thoughts about Yakuza 0

(59:38) - How much of Kiryu's games to play before Infinite Wealth

(01:05:48) - Trouble Shooting Star - Hidenori Shoji, Yakuza 0 OST

(01:06:16) - The second Big Game?

(01:06:43) - FULL SPOILERS FOR YAKUZA 0

(01:07:06) - Context for the setting and the plot

(01:17:19) - Kuze and Kiryu

(01:21:00) - Director's Cut scene #1

(01:23:05) - The series' habit of redeeming villains

(01:26:39) - Director's Cut scene #2

(01:28:27) - Director's Cut scene #3

(01:30:41) - Kiryu and Nishiki

(01:32:28) - Tachibana Real Estate

(01:45:58) - Goro Majima

(01:54:36) - Sagawa

(01:56:38) - Sotenbori and the care for the people and places of Japan

(02:05:20) - The food

(02:08:15) - Back to Sagawa and Makoto Makimura

(02:20:17) - Approaching the finale

(02:30:35) - Director's Cut scene #4

(02:32:10) - Saving Makoto

(02:37:29) - In Dojima HQ

(02:49:14) - Kiryu's ending

(02:50:53) - The ending of the video game

(03:06:27) - Yaoi: A Presentation by Erik Morrison

(03:19:56) - Taking a break

(03:27:06) - Actually taking a break

(03:27:10) - Try to have some fun for me!! - Hidenori Shoji, Yakuza 0 OST

(03:27:43) - Listener questions!

(03:27:54) - Lightning round! | From biscuitrogue

(03:28:18) - Favorite substories

(03:58:25) - RGG Summit? | From su

(04:04:20) - ITA Yakuza AU | From Ponk

(04:07:36) - What's your job and class? | From Brady

(04:09:31) - Updates to the play order? | From GJ

(04:16:53) - Hopes for the future | From GJ

(04:20:33) - Wrapping up

(04:21:06) - Follow Erik online!

(04:22:02) - See you next time!

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October 10, 2025

Yakuza 0 (with Erik Morrison) | Bonus

4 hours 23 minutes

We're joined by Erik Morrison to finally talk at length about one of the many on-ramps into Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's huge Like a Dragon franchise: Yakuza 0.

Thank you to Erik for the doodles which became the basis of the episode art.
Find more of their work here: https://erikmorrison.com/

Check out RiaDoodles' excellent Yakuza fanart!
"Like a Gacha"
"Animal Crossing Tomizawa"
"Aliens"

(00:00) - Yakuza 0 (Opening Theme) - by Hidenori Shoji, Yakuza 0 OST

(00:50) - The Big Game of bonuses

(02:03) - This segment will be spoiler-free!

(02:13) - Histories with the series

(21:34) - Framing the series for newbies

(42:54) - Thoughts about Yakuza 0

(59:38) - How much of Kiryu's games to play before Infinite Wealth

(01:05:48) - Trouble Shooting Star - Hidenori Shoji, Yakuza 0 OST

(01:06:16) - The second Big Game?

(01:06:43) - FULL SPOILERS FOR YAKUZA 0

(01:07:06) - Context for the setting and the plot

(01:17:19) - Kuze and Kiryu

(01:21:00) - Director's Cut scene #1

(01:23:05) - The series' habit of redeeming villains

(01:26:39) - Director's Cut scene #2

(01:28:27) - Director's Cut scene #3

(01:30:41) - Kiryu and Nishiki

(01:32:28) - Tachibana Real Estate

(01:45:58) - Goro Majima

(01:54:36) - Sagawa

(01:56:38) - Sotenbori and the care for the people and places of Japan

(02:05:20) - The food

(02:08:15) - Back to Sagawa and Makoto Makimura

(02:20:17) - Approaching the finale

(02:30:35) - Director's Cut scene #4

(02:32:10) - Saving Makoto

(02:37:29) - In Dojima HQ

(02:49:14) - Kiryu's ending

(02:50:53) - The ending of the video game

(03:06:27) - Yaoi: A Presentation by Erik Morrison

(03:19:56) - Taking a break

(03:27:06) - Actually taking a break

(03:27:10) - Try to have some fun for me!! - Hidenori Shoji, Yakuza 0 OST

(03:27:43) - Listener questions!

(03:27:54) - Lightning round! | From biscuitrogue

(03:28:18) - Favorite substories

(03:58:25) - RGG Summit? | From su

(04:04:20) - ITA Yakuza AU | From Ponk

(04:07:36) - What's your job and class? | From Brady

(04:09:31) - Updates to the play order? | From GJ

(04:16:53) - Hopes for the future | From GJ

(04:20:33) - Wrapping up

(04:21:06) - Follow Erik online!

(04:22:02) - See you next time!

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Snzzn

Bertito

J-Rock

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iceman

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Caleb H

Arden F

Eye of the Duck

Kale

Nathan E

J. H. A

joelchrono

Mellow

Matthew B

Robin LP

SeekingSeaking

Jimmers

zoey!

Vinny M

Matt

Kerry K

Brian M

Noah D

Zach D

Christopher TD

Hugo W

Todd

Chris B

Lukerfuffle

Stephen Y

Daniel G

Eric F

Taran W

Brendan O

Chris Z

Clayton M

Zach R

Griffin

Dylan N

Federico V

Tigerz Revenge

Logan H

Alan R

John A

Mike L

mattjanzz

David M

HeavyPixels

Kaleb H

Tyler J

Corey Z

Susan H

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