SEGA will broadcast the 44th episode of Ryu Ga Gotoku TV, the latest information program from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, which is responsible for the popular Ryu Ga Gotoku series, on YouTube Live and Niconico Live Broadcast starting at 8:00 PM JST on Friday, October 31, 2025! This broadcast is scheduled to announce a new project to commemorate the series' 20th anniversary and will feature fan-favorite discussions, focusing on behind-the-scenes development stories for Yakuza 4.
Ryu Ga Gotoku TV: Filled With Secret Development Stories Featuring Yakuza 4
Ryu Ga Gotoku TV is a talk show where developers and personnel from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio appear to discuss the development of their titles and anecdotes from that time. This 44th installment, titled 20th Anniversary Special Project! Super Behind-the-Scenes of Past Works, will delve into the making of the "Ryu Ga Gotoku" series by looking back at its timeline! The featured title is "Yakuza 4," which features four protagonists. The discussion will cover the secret story of the title's birth, which boasts high popularity among fans, and production episodes that can only be told now.
Furthermore, a new project to commemorate the 20th anniversary will be officially unveiled during the program. In addition, new information regarding the Kankonsousai exhibition and about Yakuza Kiwami 3 and Dark Ties is also scheduled to be announced! This broadcast is likely to be a milestone event, heralding the future of the series, which has continued for 20 years.

A pre-broadcast stream will be carried out by the members of the YouTube channel Girly Record Channel, starting 15 minutes before the main broadcast. They will play SEGA's racing game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and feature an advance playthrough of the character Ichiban Kasuga, who is being added in a free update! This content is a must-see for series fans and Sonic fans alike.
The new developments for the 20th anniversary, which have raised fan expectations, will finally be revealed. On the night of Friday, October 31, be sure to witness the new developments on either the YouTube "Ryu Ga Gotoku TV #44" streaming page or the Niconico Live Broadcast "Ryu Ga Gotoku TV #44" program page. Be sure to also follow the official X account of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio (@ryugagotoku)!
【龍スタTV#44】10月31日(金)20:00スタート!
📡YouTube:https://t.co/tRadrn2lqo
📺ニコニコ生放送:https://t.co/J3teuZw0ew今回は
✅『龍が如く4 伝説を継ぐもの』開発当時の裏話
✅「冠婚葬祭展」続報
✅『龍が如く 極3 / 龍が如く3外伝 Dark Ties』最新情報… pic.twitter.com/LjtyuHr8UB— 龍が如くスタジオ 公式 (@ryugagotoku) October 24, 2025
| Program Overview | |
|---|---|
| Program Name | "Ryu Ga Gotoku TV #44": "Yakuza 4" Secret Development Stories & 20th Anniversary New Project Start Announcement! |
| Broadcast Date and Time | Starting at 8:00 PM JST on Friday, October 31, 2025 |
| Streaming Platform | YouTube Live / Niconico Live Broadcast |
| Cast | Girly Record Channel (Keisuke Takai, Phoenix, Masaaki Amenomiya, Taro) Masayoshi Yokoyama (Head of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio / General Director) Hiroyuki Sakamoto (Chief Producer) Nanako (Merchandise Manager) Ayano Moriyama (MC / Promotion Manager) |
| Pre-Broadcast Appearance | H. Kidokoro (Ryu Ga Gotoku PR Manager) |