Yakuza 3 Remake Harassment Scandal Draws Backlash
Yakuza 3 Remake has made headlines with its brand new trailer, but this time, it’s not excitement but controversy. The casting of Goh Hamazaki, one of the game’s main characters, is generating significant backlash on social media. Fans are openly calling out the game’s publisher with intense criticism, and it’s expected that this controversy will only intensify.
Yakuza 3 Remake Hits the Spotlight with Actor Decision
The casting of Goh Hamazaki in Yakuza 3 Remake to Japanese actor Teruyuki Kagawa sparked a wave of backlash in the gaming community. This stems from the actor’s past sexual harassment allegations. The incidents, confirmed by Kagawa’s agency, were revived with the release of the trailer, further fueling fan outrage.
The hashtag #REMOVEKAGAWA quickly became a major campaign on social media. Thousands of comments were generated across platforms, and the actor’s appearance, particularly in the first seconds of the trailer, fueled criticism. YouTube and social media comments were flooded with intense calls for SEGA and RGG Studio. Despite this, the studio has remained silent, further intensifying the tone of the backlash.
Fans argue that, despite the heavy narrative themes within the Yakuza series, the inclusion of an actor with such a background in the project is contrary to the franchise’s direction. Some players, citing the series’ criticism of harassment and bullying, call the decision contradictory. The development team’s approach to this issue is being debated, and the fact that comments are being ignored even during the studio’s Live streams is further fueling the backlash.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 is scheduled for release on February 12th, and time is running out. While players argue that a role change is still possible, they argue that it would be very difficult due to the technical progress. However, the community appears resolute; The discussions are expected to grow even more leading up to the game’s launch.
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