Sega Co., Ltd. has released a video interview with Ayumi Tanida, who plays " Rodriguez," a member of the cult Parekana, in " Yakuza8 Gaiden Pirates in Hawaii," which will be released on February 21, 2025 (Friday). He talks about how he felt when he was chosen to play the role and his message to the fans.
The video interview with Ayumi Tanida, who plays Rodriguez in "Yakuza8 Gaiden Pirates in Hawaii" is now available!
PR TIMESActor Ayumi Yata appears in " Yakuza8 Gaiden: Pirates in Hawaii! In this interview, he talks about how he felt when he was chosen to appear in the film, the character he played, and the highlights of the film.
Q. How did you feel when you were cast?
Ayumu Yata: It had been my dream for a long time, so I was very happy! But when I heard the name of the role... "Rodriguez! But when I heard the name of the role... I thought, "Rodriguez! (You're not Japanese!) I thought, "You're not a yakuza!
Q. What kind of character was the Rodriguez you played?
Ayumu Yata: We just finished shooting today, and it's a hot story as usual, and he's a huge man in it. I also thought he was a lonely man who is on a treasure hunt alone for his father, but I've played a hot man.
Q. What are the highlights of this film?
Ayumu Yata: Yes, that's right. I thought that the main character is Majima, and since the game is set in Hawaii, it has a very different feel to it.
Q. What is your message to your fans?
Ayumu Yata: Yakuza... I think you will enjoy the hot dragon world as usual. I'm in it too! Please play the game! Please play!
Yakuza8 Pirates in Hawaii" will be released on Friday, February 21, 2025!
Yakuza8 Gaiden Pirates in Hawaii", in which Goro Majima goes on a rampage in the Hawaiian ocean, will be released for PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and PC (Steam) on February 21, 2025. It will be released on February 21, 2025 (Friday) for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and PC (Steam). The game will be released on February 21, 2025 for the Xbox 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and PC (Steam)! For the latest information, please check the official Yakuza8 Pirates in Hawaii website and Yakuza Studio's official X (@ryugagotoku ).