SEGA Corporation has announced the 46th episode of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio TV, the official show delivering the latest information about the Yakuza series developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. The livestream will air on January 23, 2026 (Friday) at 8:00 PM on YouTube Live and Niconico Live.
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio TV features developers and staff from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio sharing behind-the-scenes stories and engaging in free talk sessions. The 46th episode will showcase gameplay from Yakuza Kiwami 3 / Yakuza 3 Gaiden: Dark Ties, scheduled for release on February 12, 2026 (Thursday).
The episode will also feature the "20th Anniversary Special Project: Past Works Super Backstories" segment, designed for both newcomers to the Yakuza series and longtime fans. This segment offers a look back at previous titles with valuable development stories, and will spotlight Yakuza 5 in this episode.
In addition, the show will provide updates on the "Life Ceremony Exhibition" at its Osaka venue, along with information about new merchandise.
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio TV #46: Yakuza Kiwami 3 / Yakuza 3 Gaiden: Dark Ties Gameplay & Yakuza 5 Development Backstories
YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/SWYKNKYoFPM
Niconico Live: https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv349591746
Program Overview
Program Name: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio TV #46: Yakuza Kiwami 3 / Yakuza 3 Gaiden: Dark Ties Gameplay & Yakuza 5 Development Backstories
Broadcast Date and Time: January 23, 2026 (Friday) at 8:00 PM
Cast:
- Girly Record Channel (Keisuke Takai, Phoenix, Masaaki Amenomiya, Taro)
- Masayoshi Yokoyama (Representative of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio / Chief Producer)
- Ryosuke Horii (Producer/Director of Yakuza Kiwami 3 / Yakuza 3 Gaiden: Dark Ties)
- Nanako (Yakuza Merchandise Manager)
- Ayano Moriyama (MC / Yakuza Promotion Manager)
About the Yakuza Series
Launched in 2005 under the concept of "Entertainment for Adults," the Yakuza series depicts the lives of passionate men in a massive entertainment district, exploring themes of love, humanity, and betrayal. The series has portrayed realistic modern Japan that games had never dared to venture into before, with cumulative sales exceeding 27.7 million units/downloads (full games combined).
◆Yakuza Portal Site: http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/
◆Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Official X Account: https://x.com/ryugagotoku
◆Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Ryugagotoku_official
