{"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","title":"“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","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 rare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagoya version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrates one of the five cities featured in SEGA’s acclaimed crime-drama series. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular example was displayed in a store at the time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving a direct connection with the game’s original Japanese promotion.\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 the series across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Nagoya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, intertwining the lives and ambitions of five playable protagonists. Kazuma Kiryu begins the story living under an assumed identity as a taxi driver in Fukuoka, while a developing conflict between criminal organisations draws the separate narratives together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagoya is represented by the fictional entertainment district of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKin’eichō\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where former professional baseball player \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTatsuo Shinada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e becomes central to a story involving his ruined sporting career. The game’s detailed urban environments combine fictional locations with recognisable businesses, restaurants, and advertising, giving each city its own character.\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 poster centres on a large 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 a narrow trail of smoke rising through the montage above. His stern expression and sharply lit features give the design the atmosphere of Japanese crime-film publicity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind him, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ediagonal strips of film frames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e contain streetscapes, illuminated landmarks, restaurant fronts, billboards, and shop displays from the game. Black borders and oversized sprocket-hole graphics turn these scenes into a cinematic backdrop, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“RYU GA GOTOKU 5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e repeated in gold along the upper strip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the centre, a dark green band decorated with fine dragon linework carries the prominent regional designation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「名古屋 NAGOYA」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Nagoya.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible signs include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSekai no Yamachan, JOYSOUND, and aucfan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reflecting the series’ distinctive use of real-world commercial branding within its virtual streets. The mixture of daytime shopfronts and illuminated night scenes emphasises the pleasure of exploring these densely detailed environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower section is anchored by the bold \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e龍が如く5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e logo, its sweeping red numeral contrasting with the green background and Kiryu’s pale suit. 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. Together, the Nagoya designation, cinematic montage, and imposing Kiryu portrait make this a distinctive 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+.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An original store-displayed example with handling creases, surface scuffing, and edge wear. Small punctures and areas of surface loss are visible near the upper corners, with tape remnants at the lower corners and paper undulations visible on the reverse. The artwork remains strong and the lettering clear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce framed, the poster will display very well.\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: T142.\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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