{"product_id":"yakuza-5-龍が如く5-夢-叶えし者-original-japanese-video-game-promotional-poster-2012-nagoya-version-sega-playstation-3-b2-format-c-51-73-cm-t142-copy","title":"“Yakuza 5” (龍が如く5 夢、叶えし者), Original Japanese Video Game Promotional Poster 2012, Osaka Version, SEGA \/ PlayStation 3, B2 Format (c. 51 × 73 cm) — T143","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese B2 promotional poster for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYakuza 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originally titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRyū ga Gotoku 5: Yume, Kanaeshi Mono\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Produced for the game’s original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2012 PlayStation 3 campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOsaka version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrates the bustling entertainment district of Sōtenbori, one of the principal settings in SEGA’s iconic crime-drama series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in Japan on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 December 2012\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYakuza 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e expands its story across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Nagoya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, intertwining the ambitions and struggles of five playable protagonists. Kazuma Kiryu begins the game living under an assumed identity as a taxi driver in Fukuoka, while events across the country draw the separate narratives into a wider underworld conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOsaka’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSōtenbori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, inspired by the real city’s Dōtonbori district, provides the setting for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHaruka Sawamura’s pursuit of an idol career\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a major part of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShun Akiyama’s story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its canal, illuminated restaurants, oversized signs, and crowded shopping streets make it one of the series’ most recognisable urban environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone B2 sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the design centres on an imposing portrait of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKazuma Kiryu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, wearing his familiar grey suit and open burgundy shirt. He holds a cigarette near his face, with smoke rising through the scenes above. His serious expression contrasts with the lively streetscape behind him, giving the composition the atmosphere of Japanese crime-film advertising.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe background is arranged as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ediagonal strips of film frames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, filled with views of the game’s Osaka setting. Canal-side buildings, restaurants, bars, and brightly illuminated shopfronts appear within black borders, while oversized sprocket-hole graphics reinforce the cinematic theme. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“RYU GA GOTOKU 5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e repeats in gold across the upper strip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA broad bronze-gold band decorated with fine dragon linework crosses the centre, carrying the regional designation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「大阪 OSAKA」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Osaka.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surrounding montage includes the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZuboraya pufferfish sign, Kani Dōraku’s giant crab, and the Daruma restaurant figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, alongside shop signs and advertising for businesses such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaikoku Drug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These details capture the series’ distinctive blend of fictional storytelling and recognisable Japanese commercial culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm evening light and colourful night scenes give this version a particularly rich palette, with the gold city banner complementing the reds, yellows, and browns of the restaurant displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower section is anchored by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e龍が如く5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e logo, with its sweeping red numeral and pale lettering. Beneath it appears the Japanese subtitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「夢、叶えし者」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Those Who Fulfil Their Dreams.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRyū ga Gotoku Studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e logo occupies the lower-left corner, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e©SEGA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the lower right. The Osaka designation, detailed city montage, and commanding Kiryu portrait make this an appealing example for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYakuza \/ Like a Dragon, SEGA, PlayStation, and Japanese video game advertising\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good+ to Excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small pinholes and associated surface wear are visible near the upper corners, together with light handling creases and minor edge wear. The reverse shows gentle paper undulations and a few faint marks. The colours remain strong, and the principal artwork presents very well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce framed, this poster will display excellently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall photographs, including the reverse and close-ups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as they show the exact poster for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2 format: approximately 51 × 73 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock code: T143.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Japanese B2 promotional posters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese B2 posters, typically measuring around 51 × 73 cm, have been widely used for film and video game advertising. 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