LIKE A DRAGON GAIDEN | Opening Cinematic Theme Song "Katatoki" | Yojiro Noda x J.I.D

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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name theme song “Katatoki” by Yojiro Noda x J.I.D
Title: Katatoki
Artist: Yojiro Noda x J.I.D
Lyrics: Yojiro Noda, Destin Route
Composition: Yojiro Noda, John Welch
Producer: Yojiro Noda, Christo
Muzinto Records / EMI
Planning: Jamil Kazmi

[@shiorirei2038]

It's 2024 already. We neeeed this song on Spotify.

[@KaoticKraken]

I believe it will be on jids next album

[@anthonyodonoghue8254]

It better be

[@Rix1128]

@@KaoticKrakenstill nothing yet

[@cjllaylay2571]

cant agree more

[@Tomoyou]

It's gon be in JID's next album, he just said he turned it in today so we might see it sometime soon

[@drrnvevo]

im a fan of both rgg and jid but not in a million years would i expect them to crossover like that lol, this is fucking awesome

[@therickestrickthereis36]

The effeminate ghetto hiphopping about whiny life problems is mediocre at best 👌

[@Haddosan]

This was dope

[@az_iz_to7458]

Kiryu stop smking and Drinking please stop

[@unpredictable123]

To everyone asking when the song will on Spotify: It will be available on Spotify as part of Yojiro Noda newest album releasing in september called Wonder Boy's Akumu Club

[@gloriempaka9474]

Nice!

[@narutofanatic2342]

Yo this is a nice surprise. J.I.D is such a great artist. This is a great way of opening this game.

[@therickestrickthereis36]

Yeah bro fr fr ong love American ghetto rap in a Japanese game brooooo zoom zoom 😳

[@dubsteprainbow931]

​@@therickestrickthereis36 Def isn't ghetto rap but yeah keep ya head up homie

[@therickestrickthereis36]

@@dubsteprainbow931 whinycuckold rap*

[@Vuer89]

​@@dubsteprainbow931don't worry bro, he's a clown

[@therickestrickthereis36]

@@Vuer89 did you look in the mirror, milk dud?

[@user-fs3fu4jx1c]

like a dragon gaiden: the man who spits straight bars

[@bootlegspinjutsu9966]

Spittin' the mad bars of Shimano

[@hayasher]

bro has verbs in his speech when he flows

[@Garland846]

@@hayasherhe's not like a devil and he's searching for the dough or the drugs

[@subtheman2136]

@@bootlegspinjutsu9966bro Shimano himself was enough in Yakuza kiwami. He doesn’t need anyone spitting bars for him.

[@weedGato]

​@@Garland846so eager when he is driving a benz

[@bukanaddict]

I need this in Spotify

[@nameduser9143]

playing this game the moment i heard JID's voice i went. "there is no way is this JID". I'm really happy one of my favorite artist is so down in the gaming world and to make music, such as riot games.

[@therickestrickthereis36]

I quickly skipped. Pulled me out of the Japanese immersion. Keep your ghetto American terrible culture in that s-hole.

[@nataliecameron]

​@@therickestrickthereis36how can you be a fan of Yakuza and a racist? Kiryu would hate you

[@therickestrickthereis36]

@nataliecameron I'm married to a Japanese woman and she shares the same feelings. Idk man 🤷‍♂️

[@dashX75]

How is it ghetto

[@THENAMEISQUICKMAN]

@@therickestrickthereis36 and I'm the Queen of France lmao

[@hanahime--]

lyrics - english: You're not the man 'til you beat the master You got the plan, then we get the action I got the answers... to what you're asking But can you handle a hand to hand If you not advancing there's no advantages It bring madness, syncing up with the savages With bad habits by the way of the dragon A fight within get ignited from real passion That ties within heavy wind I been traveling Now you know me as somebody that you never knew A face you ain't ever seen, a ghost to my old truth Burning through the pages of my soul Leaving no proof Only ashes whisper for the memories of my past but It's no use And if I got a second chance I had no clue I'm in the shadows, hiding where I'm supposed to And you probably wouldn't believe it if I told you The only way you gonna see it if I showed you One man walking alone Lost in a land, running from home One chance righting the wrongs No one understands

[@ryangibson1578]

Guy can look up english lyrics but not bothered to do translate the Japanese part.

[@GhostPrototype900]

What a collaboration. I never thought i would hear JID on a RGG soundtrack in my life

[@JooshMaGoosh]

its amazing...

[@hadayimosi]

@@JooshMaGoosh ...ly bad.

[@ELyAvErEX]

2/10

[@BgYaannn]

​@@ELyAvErEX9.5/10

[@REDX3211]

I wasn’t a fan at first but the lyrics fit with the laidback and reclusive nature Kiryu has now post Yakuza 6 and it’s really grown on me and fits , I like the collaboration and has me very eager for LAD Gaiden

[@morkgin2459]

He had this "laidback and reclusive nature" since yakuza 3 actually

[@nameduser9143]

@@morkgin2459 Id say this is true, however in this kiryu is in all ways, a new man.

[@therickestrickthereis36]

Really don't care for American ghetto rap in a Japanese game. Foreigner out of Japan!

[@morkgin2459]

@@therickestrickthereis36 That isn’t the problem. You ever heard Yakuza 2 or 3's OST? But fading away is fitting

[@therickestrickthereis36]

​​@morkgin2459 I just dislike the whole talk-hiphop cringey "songs". Very feminine in nature.

[@VandalCabbage]

Never thought that I'd hear JID on a Yakuza soundtrack.

[@_X1M_]

I don’t know who he is, but yeah definitely not a song I would expect for this game, I like it though.

[@Sumblueguy41]

This is in collaboration with RADWIMPS too, one of the biggest Jrock bands out there

[@Soklay16]

@@_X1M_one of the most lyrical hip hop artists of our time, no hyperbole.

[@bananapeppers5105]

Literally

[@TheNYSamurai]

First Arcane theme song with Imagine Dragons now RGG?! JID GETTING THAT BAG MAN.

[@AGirlAndAGame]

I'm going to cry again. Thanks RGG.

[@tbmHQ]

This is gonna be a legendary game, and I can't wait to be a part of it when it comes out

[@Danny3vans]

I need this song on Spotify or something, please, it's been 2 whole months since the video came out Edit: 4 months now, why Sega why

[@antoniovidal9595]

JID and RGG is both the most random and the best combination ever

[@RandomArchivesOfficial]

Is no 1 gonna tlk 'bout how the intro transitions from IRL (in real life) footage, straight to in-game footage. Look closely from 0:04 - 0:14

[@Sai-it5bq]

OMG AS SOON AS I HEARD THIS I KNEW I RECOGNISED J.I.D'S VOICE!! Man you know this goes very well as a long time fan of the Yakuza games I really liked it 🥺💖 legit playing it right now and paused when I recognised his voice omg

[@32josephjones]

Same. Frfr

[@Kat-tu2dg]

i really cant wait for this game to release. i want the full version of this song so bad

[@LMiranic]

Ouch. Is there a full version at all? 😢

[@Kat-tu2dg]

@@LMiranic nope... no there isnt...

[@unpredictable123]

The song will be on Yojiro Noda album releasing in september

[@johnathonscutt4743]

People complaining absolutely not getting what it’s going for lol

[@renotv3860]

Unless what it's going for was just a bad idea.

[@bulletians]

@@renotv3860 how's it bad though? Because it's rap? Or did the story they showed is bad?

[@renotv3860]

@@bulletians Well, this sort of stuff is pretty subjective, but I don't like the music. This kind of rap doesn't fit the series at all, in my opinion.

[@ryangibson1578]

I think it sounds catchy af and listen to is like everyday

[@newalebro]

@@renotv3860to bad!

[@karma-le6fk]

To everyone who is hating on the song and to others saying it doesn't make sense, the song goes great with this if you pay attention to the lyrics you'll understand, especially when you play the game and if your not understanding this game go back to yakuza 6 itll explain then play this game then go to the like a dragon

[@gimonkey98]

God damn... the feels man.

[@idglet9565]

I appreciate how thematically relevant JID's verse is. Not that I would expect anything less from him.

[@rudeboyspodcast]

His lyrics are really, really good. I been a fan for the longest time, but ever since Forever Story, he's been on another level. I'm super happy for him.

[@MackyMan73]

Welcome back Kiryu-San. I have missed you! Can’t wait to crack more skulls on the streets of Kamurocho!!!

[@untitled01711]

He's not Kiryu anymore. Codename "Joryu" Erased his name.

[@MackyMan73]

@@untitled01711oh I see thank tou

[@suscat6301]

​@@MackyMan73 And the second problem he's not going to kamurocho in this game

[@wildstyle04]

People saying “the rap doesn’t fit yakuza” are treating Kenzan like chopped liver 😂

[@dalelumina3]

is this _the_ yojiro noda from makoto shinkai's favourite band radwimps

[@TheDeceptiveHero]

Yes, it’s him.

[@Jacquelinejj]

The opening looks😍. Was hoping we’d get Judgement 3 at the summit too but hopefully one day. So glad this game is real time battle though!😊

[@Twatman_21]

If we get a third Judgment, we likely not getting Yagami again. I wouldn't mind Sugiura as the protagonist this time around if that does indeed happen to be the case.

[@hectorharris8909]

@@Twatman_21or Kaito

[@MackyMan73]

I’m all in for both Kaito or Sugiura. Just give me Judgement 3. First two games was AMAZING.

[@GetterRay]

Good, gimme a protag who can actually sing kareoke.@@Twatman_21

[@phantomyoongi8339]

​@@hectorharris8909why not all three for the true judgment 3

[@Khai6060]

WHY IS THIS SONG NOT ON SPOTIFY ITS RUINING MY LIFEEE

[@z64gionnoryu]

Lyrics (jid part): You not the man 'till you beat the master. You got the plan then we get the action, I got the answers. Do what your asking but can you handle a hand-to-hand if you not advancing there's no advantages. It bring madness Singing no with the savages (?) We bad habits by the way of the dragon And fight within get ignited from real passion And tires within heavy wind, I've been traveling Now you know me as somebody that you never knew A face you aint never seen A ghost to my old truth Burnin' through the pages of my soul, leavin' no proof Only ashes whisper for the memory of my past but it's no use. And if I got a second chance, I had no clue. I'm in the shadows hidin' where I'm supposed to And you prolly wouldn't believe it if I told you The only way you gon see it is if I showed you

[@Swiftcantleave]

People need to stop whining about this, it’s really a good song as it keeps a nice balance of western and Japanese to it so learn to appreciate it.

[@arthurdent9745]

Opinions on any music are completely subjective. You like it, good for you, I dont see why you should be going around and telling others what they should do just to please yourself. Learn to appreciate that not everyone likes what you like.

[@FentyMixx]

@@arthurdent9745 there's a lotta people sayin rap doesn't belong in yakuza...Those people aren't smart, the first games were mainly funk and rap. It's alright to dislike it though

[@THENAMEISQUICKMAN]

Weebs somehow thinking that rap and hip-hop isn't super popular in Japan and that it's just the West messing with their glorious Nihongo media is fucking hilarious ngl

[@DragONheart27X]

I gotta finish 6 and Judgement already, these games just pile up hahaha

[@la912]

This is sad knowing what will happen to Kiryu 😥

[@hayasher]

The Receive You reference at the end of JID's verse actually shows they care.

[@shirayom]

Which part?

[@hayasher]

​@@shirayom"the only way you gon receive is if i show you"

[@nickr3526]

​@@hayasherhe quite clearly says "that only way you gonna see it is if I show you"

[@jeffreyw901]

cant believe so many people are deaf here @@nickr3526

[@Swiftcantleave]

@@nickr3526sorry but id agree with Hayashi

[@Ock_mantis]

Some of these comments got me so happy that the yakuza community isn't just one hive mind of idiots lol. Man i hope this is the actual intro. Or even in the end credits. Please dont let this track go to waste.

[@SuniGakure]

Its even better, the transition in game is so smooth its criminal. 🔥

[@Ock_mantis]

@SuniGakure seriously?? Ahhh. Ima play soon.

[@AlwyZsensei]

It is the game is amazing

[@Ock_mantis]

@@AlwyZsensei yea it is. I'm so happy they let that rock. Such a dope transition 🙌

[@NOTnightowl]

I didn’t see this before trying the game and I’ll just say lol you will NOT be disappointed with the way they implemented it. Absolutely love it

[@FERNANDES-oi7ei]

The end of that game is damn hard....😢😢😢😢...

[@BICHUoHuck]

WHEN IS THIS BANGER GONNA BE ON SPOTIFY

[@Twatman_21]

Ikr 😂

[@WildDanHibiki]

Fr fr.

[@icallum17x7]

Probably when Gaiden releases

[@Twatman_21]

@@icallum17x7 LAD and Kiwami 2 are not on Sega's Spotify. We'll see.

[@collisions4615]

It's on KZbin music

[@franckateba2970]

This is totally a surprise, bring in JID on this project it is just awesome

[@randydonovan7844]

I didn’t watch this when it was released cause I wanted to see it while playing the game. JID in this intro is such a vibe I love it. Been listening to him for years along with playing these games😊

[@Flipz137]

Now you know me as somebody that you never knew A face she never seen, a ghost to my own truth Burning through the pages of my soul, leaving no proof Only ashes whisper for the memory of my past, but it's no use And if I got a second chance I had no clue I'm in the shadows hiding where I'm supposed to And you probably won't believe it if I told you That only way you gonna see it if I showed you

[@onewindyyy926]

Yojiro’s part 😍

[@deciosousa1011]

Just finished the game, what a masterpiece! ❤

[@wolfder6661]

Hmm not as good what ado did for Lost Judgement but it's aight

[@fabiannunes2168]

The song hits hard after finishing this and IW. Kiryu really is a man with nothing to live for in gaiden, just living on a leash.

[@Oxhhs]

JID the goat

[@theholynope7081]

Lots of Nujabes vibes from the vocals and beat. This song needs to be on Spotify.

[@ducky4605]

1:56 It's nice to see some more unique models instead of the generic models that I see so often.

[@lavitz95]

I've been listening to this for months, great great song

[@KaitoCam]

Still not on spotify or itunes shame.

[@andrewo8334]

Hearing J.I.D in this is amazing

[@Ars-Nova258]

SEGA + Hip Hop OSTs = Take my money. Now please add this to Phantasy Star Online New Genesis!

[@Civic1109]

Sadly can’t find it on Spotify

[@JayVillain]

bro this song is not on spotify and I'm torn af

[@TheNyion912]

why is this not on Spotify?

[@HARAxCLARA]

JID and Yakuza is crazy but I'm loving it so far.

[@Hokage-Alpha]

Yakuza never fails to surprise us 🔥

[@curixthewolf3153]

This song is good and I won't pretend it's not.

[@JonathanHarrisNews]

SEGA does not miss when it comes to music in games.

[@jettgoldberg1015]

Lyrics: You're not the man 'til you beat the master You got the plan, then we get the action I got the answers... to what you're asking But can you handle a hand to hand If you not advancing there's no advantages It bring madness, syncing up with the savages With bad habits by the way of the dragon A fight within get ignited from real passion That ties within heavy wind I been traveling Now you know me as somebody that you never knew A face you ain't ever seen, a ghost to my old truth Burning through the pages of my soul Leaving no proof Only ashes whisper for the memories of my past but It's no use And if I got a second chance I had no clue I'm in the shadows, hiding where I'm supposed to And you probably wouldn't believe it if I told you The only way you gonna see it if I showed you One man walking alone Lost in a land, running from home One chance righting the wrongs No one understands **I don’t know Japanese so I can’t help you on these lyrics**

[@therickestrickthereis36]

Lyrics: I'm a cuck I'm a cuck

[@jettgoldberg1015]

@filaaa2171 the other reply won’t load, am I the based British man or is the other person the based British man? All I know is you replied ‘based British man’ to some comment AND KZbin SUCKS SO IT WON’T TELL ME WHAT THAT COMMENT IS

[@yaboimeelo9785]

I was pretty surprised when I heard JID. I thought it was dope. And guys calm down hes a spy hes doing the things kazuma wouldnt do. 😂

[@davidserrano233]

Just started this game 5 mins ago and was smacked by JID. I didn't expect this intro to slap so hard🔥🔥🔥

[@gloriempaka9474]

I absolutely love this intro song it's so smooth

[@mahamarif4741]

Can someone explain why this banger is not on spotify?

[@THENAMEISQUICKMAN]

Insanely good opening track, up there with stuff like Bloody Moon for me. Also LMAO at all the clowns whining about rap/hip-hop in Like a Dragon, as if this kinda track doesn't perfectly fit the mood of Kiryu's setting alongside the "alone in a crowd" nature of Japanese nightlife. Grow up ya 14 year olds.

[@policesquad]

Do you know the term for the sort of person who types comments like this, calling out other commenters who had the temerity to not align perfectly with your opinion? An authoritarian dictator in waiting... with an intellect that would shame a 10 year old with special needs.

[@OctopusPotato11]

JID AND LIKE A DRAGON IM GONNA DIE

[@MrAwesomeness121799]

Yakuza 5 vibes from this

[@ActuallyAcce]

Did not expect to hear JID when i loaded up this game. Pleasantly surprised.

[@OrenjiMura]

Yakuza and rap is the last thing i thought would go together lol. Interesting choice

[@Skerp129]

You're new, huh

[@Wayra_]

​@@Skerp129we've had rap since kenzan!

[@Skerp129]

@@Wayra_ thanks for pointing out my statement, sherlock

[@prithyachan333]

New kyodai spotted!

[@Wayra_]

@@Skerp129 i prefer poirot

[@Hokage-Alpha]

Who's loving the game so far?? 🔥

[@jasonthai5188]

When this song gonna be on Spotify???

[@Android480]

This is wild. This is like 2011 kendrick writing the opening for MGS4. Never in a million years. Is JID a fan, or just paid well?

[@yungpipecleaner]

jid and yakuza is a crossover i didn’t expect but i fw it

[@omegaphoenix2044]

Spotify when?

[@coreycasciano3255]

JID 🔥🔥🔥 Surprised to see this in a Yakuza game

[@Kaligroan]

I immediately knew it was JID and my search brought me here lol..A banger, as usual

[@nuraf1qh]

Lads its still not in spotify how is this real

[@NihilistCoomerLord]

Not a big fan of rap but I like the slower vibe this song has. Seems like this game is going to explore how lonely kiryu is now that he’s “dead” and can’t talk with anyone. EDIT: platinumed it in a week after release, holy shit this was an amazing game. 3rd best game after judgement and 0

[@drnash]

Spotify please

[@tobiasd9934]

I cant find this song on Spotify 😭

[@konmaiquality417]

Watching this made me want a highball

[@plopolip01]

Ayo now frfr yall cant say JID is underrated this mf in every song nowadays , dude poppin up in most unexpected tracks. Im all for it tho , glad to see where he got through hard work

[@Itsalisya.猫咪]

Dang hes fine…

[@metal4summer]

I want this song released 😭

[@HamadAlkitbi]

Anyone has the lyrics

[@grizzerz64]

I WAS SO SHOOK WHEN I HEARD J.I.D BUT GOD DAMN WHAT A GREAT SURPRISE.

[@Kudejikashi]

JID!?!?

[@Chromacyy]

This is so good.. My god the feels

[@HALO_NOAH_117]

When's this coming to spotify I can't find it

[@OnVamNeSteem]

Glad to see judgment graphic features such as volumetric light.BUT, please, increase resolution of DoF.

[@RealSavageJoeyGaming]

This is truly dope AF

[@BaruGaming]

Any other songs like the second part of this one? Love It.

[@RandellyInRealLife]

Soo good

[@catsseeghosts7452]

It was crazy af hearing JID daaamn

[@tylerroach928]

I'm not really a JID listener but yet I recognized him immediately

[@SOLIDSHEDD]

THERE'S A WHOLE IN A BUCKET, YOU A BLIND MAN

[@tuxlgames9048]

Bro, we got some bars by JID and Yakuza, this couldn't be better.

[@leavyonblake4188]

Those lyrics hit hard, i felt like someone threw a Cinder block!

[@Yasser_Elhamdi]

Sounds good But i like the Judgement anime style intro more because it suits the games

[@xavierpeterson7139]

I kinda of disagree with this one for the feel here is so supposed to be depressing.

[@SamLoki]

I knew that sounded like JID when I saw the intro just now, had to look it up to confirm

[@YetiCoolBrother]

JID the best rapper out, never thought I'd see the day this is 🔥🔥🔥

[@GianGianThaDon]

Jid collaborating with RGG for a Like a Dragon game was not on my 2023 bingo card but i’m glad it happened

[@hayashiii2717]

JID never misses

[@ubergoober4665]

AS soon I heard J.I.D. this game was gonna be 🔥 🔥

[@JefferyBradley-xw2uo]

JID!!! Soon as I heard I knew it was him & he did this crossover 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥