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Produced for the game’s original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2011 PlayStation 3 campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this particular example is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epersonally hand-signed in silver marker by Toshihiro Nagoshi (名越稔洋)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the creator of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYakuza \/ Like a Dragon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series and the game’s credited \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egeneral director\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagoshi’s signature is a particularly significant collecting feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As the central creative figure behind the series’ origins and development, his autograph gives this poster a direct personal connection to its creator. Combined with the original campaign artwork and handwritten shop dedication, it makes this an exceptional piece for a serious \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYakuza \/ Like a Dragon collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe poster advertises the originally scheduled Japanese release date of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17 March 2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The launch was subsequently postponed, and the game was released in Japan on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 June 2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The printed March date preserves the campaign artwork prepared before that postponement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKamurocho\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the series’ fictional Tokyo entertainment district, the story imagines the city overrun by zombies and sealed behind military barricades. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKazuma Kiryu, Goro Majima, Ryuji Goda, and Shun Akiyama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e confront the crisis, with gun battles giving this entry a distinctive character within the series.\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 places large character portraits around a commanding central title. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKiryu and Majima occupy the upper corners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoda and Akiyama appear below\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Smaller scenes of illuminated streets, armed characters, and encounters within Kamurocho create a cinematic montage around them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe oversized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e龍が如く OF THE END\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e logo combines pale Japanese lettering with distressed English typography and a vivid red brushstroke. Across the top, the Japanese slogan reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「伝説の男達 最後のケジメ」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The legendary men’s final reckoning.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlongside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagoshi’s handwritten signature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the silver-marker dedication reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「ぶらくり丁店様」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“To the Burakurichō store.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handwritten series title also appears:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「龍が如く」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Like a Dragon.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe accompanying message reads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e「よろしくお願いします！」\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Thank you in advance for your support!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dedication preserves an individual connection to a Japanese retail setting, adding character and context to this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erare creator-signed promotional example\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayStation 3 branding appears at the top, while the lower section includes cast and music credits, SEGA branding, the advertised release date, and a reservation-bonus CD announcement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagoshi’s printed general-director credit also appears on the poster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a compelling connection between the campaign design and his personal autograph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The printed artwork retains strong colour and clear detail, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNagoshi’s silver-marker autograph, dedication, and handwritten message prominently visible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce framed, the poster will display superbly.\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 of the signature and dedication\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: T154.\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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