The developer behind the Yakuza series and upcoming spin-off Judgment has revealed the latter's redesigned bad guy. Kyohei Hamura is a feared yakuza captain in the game, but the actor who originally played him -- giving him both his Japanese voice and facial features -- was arrested for supposed drug use. Hey, it's a big deal in Japan.
When the arrest happened, Judgment was removed from sale in Japan, and the Western release was placed "under consideration". Fortunately, the title wasn't delayed or cancelled over here, and now, we get to see Hamura's redesign.
Apparently, Hamura no longer has the face of an actual actor -- this one's been crafted from scratch. The dialogue has also been re-recorded.
It's been a bit of a farce, but at least it's all sorted for Judgment's launch on the 25th June.
[source uk.ign.com]
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Some people said its stupid.
but to me its very strong message.
Drugs is bad.
No matter where country you are in.
But not yet "Bad", until it ruins your family and future. because people too stupid and always regret late.
this man losing his career is one strong example.
@NintendoFan4Lyf That only applies if you are famous. Although I'd recommend a nice beer or whiskey over drugs.
I don't think some people know how strict the laws are in some Asian countries. People get the death penalty in some countries for smuggling them, even having a tiny bit of pot can put in you jail for years.
It's ridiculous in my opinion. Just glad we don't have this kind of overreaction to drug use in western society.
Don’t do drugs
I don't feel it, you can use drugs in a safe way if you don't over do it. Also depending on what kinda drug you use. Alcohol kills lots of people but because society says it's ok, it's generally accepted.
@RogerRoger @Sevenifity I think it's considered a farce only because it's a harsh punishment for something that's pretty minor compared to other crimes. For example, Nobuhiro Watsuki, creator of Rurouni Kenshin, was caught with child pornography. His punishment was as far as I can tell, only a 200,000 yen fine (about 1,870 USD), and his series resumed publication. The titular character even appeared in Jump Force this year. In the west, this would be a career destroyer, and his series probably would be erased from publication.
I don't support drug use, I'm only willing to live and let live if people don't abuse it. But there's far worse you can do to get your career wrecked.
@RogerRoger Seven years for testing positive for Cocaine is pretty nuts. I’m pretty sure dealers get less in the UK so part of me feels that the dealers are more the problem than the people who get hooked. That being said, maybe there’s something to be said for scaring potential addicts into positive action.
@RogerRoger I can get down with that. As well as helping any drug users overcome it. The less potential addicts, the better.
@roe @NintendoFan4Lyf Japan has the highest life expectancy in the world and one of the lowest crime rates.
Seems harsh to us, but they gotta be doing something right.
Even if you're as some people are saying not hurting other people when taking drugs but at the end of the day you're still supporting crime because you bought drugs from drug dealers.
Personally, I like Sega's stand on this.
Winners Don't Use Drugs
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