Like a Dragon 8 and its spin-off Like a Dragon 8 Gaiden: Pirates in Hawaii are in a discount and merchandise phase. RGG Studio is also on record mourning Hiroshi Tsuchida, who voiced Kazuki in the series.
Coverage of Like a Dragon 8 in this cluster is not about the game's release or story. It is about the game's commercial afterlife and its supporting cast. The most recent story is a memorial: RGG Studio posted a statement on its official X account after the death of Hiroshi Tsuchida, who played Stardust owner Kazuki. The studio offered condolences and prayers. Tsuchida's Kazuki appeared in the Ending Note content in Like a Dragon 8, and the role ran from Like a Dragon Kiwami through that appearance.
The other stories track discounts. During Amazon Prime Day 2026, a Steam code for Like a Dragon 8 Gaiden: Pirates in Hawaii was discounted to 1,733 yen, 75 percent off, on Amazon Japan for a limited time. That spin-off stars Goro Majima as a pirate in Hawaii, with two battle styles and the series' side content. A summer sales roundup also listed Like a Dragon 8 at 75 percent off, with most discounts ending by late August.
Merchandise is the third thread. DIG announced a DIGSTA PVC statue of Goro Majima from Like a Dragon 8 Gaiden: Pirates in Hawaii in pirate costume. It stands about 180mm including the base, costs 15,400 yen including tax, and ships in December 2026. The DIG online store bonus is a Goro (Monochrome) Figure that swaps between two styles. The statue is painted PVC, ABS, and acrylic resin, with digital modeling used for costume textures, and the photos are of prototypes.
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4d ago
RGG Studio posted a memorial statement on its official X account after the death of voice actor and actor Hiroshi Tsuchida, who played Stardust owner Kazuki in the Like a Dragon series. The studio offered condolences and prayers for his soul. Tsuchida's roles also included Igazu in ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON, Grisha Yeager in Attack on Titan, and NinjaBlue in Ninja Sentai Kakuranger. In Like a Dragon 8, Kazuki appeared in the Ending Note content.
Aug 21
As summer sales wind down, GAME Watch rounds up deals across the Nintendo eShop, PS Store, and Steam. Featured titles include "Little Nightmares 3," "Capcom Belt Action Collection," "KINGDOM HEARTS III" at 60% off, "Like a Dragon 8" at 75% off, and more, with most discounts ending by late August.
Jul 26
DIG has announced two new entries in its DIGSTA PVC statue series. From the anime Bocchi the Rock!, Nijika Ijichi appears in a maid outfit based on her appearance during the Shuka Festival cultural festival episode. The figure stands approximately 175mm tall including the base, is priced at 12,100 yen including tax, and is scheduled for release in December 2026. A purchase bonus exclusive to the DIG official online store includes a replacement face part with an intimidating expression. Separately, Goro Majima from the game Like a Dragon 8 Gaiden: Pirates in Hawaii joins the series in pirate costume. That figure stands approximately 180mm tall including the base, is priced at 15,400 yen including tax, and also ships in December 2026. The DIG online store exclusive bonus for Majima is a Goro (Monochrome) Figure that can be swapped between two styles. Both statues are painted PVC, ABS, and acrylic resin finished products. DIG uses digital modeling to reproduce costume textures and details. Photos shown are of prototypes and may differ from the final product.
Jul 13
Sega's Like a Dragon 8 Gaiden: Pirates in Hawaii Steam online code is discounted to 1,733 yen (75% off) during Amazon Prime Day 2026. The spin-off stars Goro Majima as a pirate in Hawaii, featuring two battle styles and the series' signature side content. The deal is available for a limited time on Amazon Japan.