Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon - Karaoke: Baka Mitai (Namba) ENGLISH VER.

[@catfishhotdogtape9303]

...and you’ve been childish. YEEEEEAH Thats how I knew that smile was a lie... YOURE KILLING IT ...you could find the words to say goodbye. AAAAAAUAUUGHH ...still in love, still in love with you. YES

[@therookieva]

The killing it always gets me man hahaha

[@jaseaquino]

Also: I'm such a mess... HAAHAA!!

[@zimon85]

😂😂😂

[@mep15067]

They weren't wrong for a second, but there's a time and a place yknow?

[@butterbumpkin327]

@@jaseaquino HE SAID THE LINE

[@pexpo7650]

"This one's a Real hood classic"

[@Eltrine_scal]

oh yeah

[@duckyuu5900]

certified hood classic

[@richieplaysgames3087]

*Real

[@coppergolem8950]

Stolen comment

[@pexpo7650]

@@coppergolem8950 yes

[@aloe7718]

Ichiban hyping Nanba up while he sings about his depression has me wheezing-

[@manuelalbertoromero9528]

Homey needs support from his hommeys.

[@alybadry203]

*You're killing It !*

[@kingofpain11111]

*YAAAAASSS*

[@nikolascamilleri]

T H I S M O V E S M E

[@axilus_4012]

“I’ve been such a foooolll” “AAAYOO”

[@seebarino]

Namba: *Singing a really sad song he can relate to* Ichiban: *”YEAH!!!! YOURE KILLING IT!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!”*

[@AlmightyPolarBear]

*clap clap clap clap clap*

[@antic141]

@@AlmightyPolarBear AYO

[@greywalker505]

Who wouldn’t want Ichi as a hype man, though?

[@Judgement_Kazzy]

"I've been a fool~ and you've been childish" YES!

[@walkerofwind5371]

GO!!

[@delsin1126]

“YOURE KILLING IT”

[@johngreen8921]

“WOOO”

[@felixtetrex7571]

It also killed me xD

[@supadupa8088]

YES!

[@Max-lf3tx]

I'm dead

[@tri7661]

That killed me lmao

[@alittlebirdi]

It's always the magic hobo that has the sweetest singing voice.

[@Someonewholovesmusi1]

I prefer pigeon magician honestly. But yeah. This actually replaced the 0 version as a the constant earworm in my head.

[@Quantum1244]

Akiyama is a former hobo, he is the alpha

[@G4LV4Gaming]

I mean you can't go Wrong with Greg Chun

[@cmaster6042]

And now as promised,Nanba will lay egg in your mouth.

[@noahdavis7406]

Akiyama approves

[@HACHIAttack]

Even though this was released on 1988 (Yakuza 0), this song is still a smash hit for almost 30 years.

[@elijahfyffe5176]

This one’s a real classic Edit: I’ve thought the same thing too, maybe this is basically that universe’s fly me to the moon?

[@callie-flower3177]

OH YOU MEANT THE _SONG_ LMAO MY DUMBASS THOUGHT YOU MEANT THE GAME AND I WAS LIKE???? WHAT??????

[@jaseaquino]

Yeah. Feels like all of these 80s classic rock ballads.

[@justmichael468]

@@callie-flower3177 he had us in the first time, not gonna lie

[@onno3573]

This was not released in 1988, after kiryu sings in the first mission of yakuza 0 nishiki tells him he choses songs like an old man. Baka mitai is likely from the 70s

[@gman8D1]

Friend: i have depression The whole group: lets celebrate it!

[@downcastend11]

Let's celebrate because it's okay to be depressed and remind you that you have lovely friends to help you.

[@Solaire_of_Astora13]

He's not necessarily singing depressed at that very moment, but singing about a sad story, which is not the same thing. They're all having fun as I see it.

[@Devilmaycry-Joker]

One of us, One of us, One of us.

[@jr-yn4lk]

You're killing it

[@toktikpogi]

Me as a half depressed person: *sobs* why

[@guyofminimalimportance7]

This is the sole reason this game had an english dub.

[@HupCapNinja]

It’s also the reason why real Yakuza fans are gonna ignore this ever had an English dub in the first place. It really sucks

[@guyofminimalimportance7]

@@HupCapNinja I don't know; I think it's fine enough. It's a little awkward, but their changes to the lyrics made it smooth enough. It definitely works better than "Like a Butterfly".

[@HupCapNinja]

Also you can tell the Dub was never intended due to the lip syncing being off at times and some scenes it’s really noticeable. My assumption is they rushed it. If you’re gonna do a game set in Japan with English dub you need Asian voice actors that clearly have an Accent an accent can go a long way like Ghost of Tsushima and Sleeping Dogs.

[@HupCapNinja]

@@LK_tutturu Yeah people who don’t have Yakuza in English because it’s cursed.

[@Motazza]

@@HupCapNinja Honestly a “real Yakuza fan” would keep their mouth shut and allow people to enjoy the games they want to.

[@jacoblong6864]

"Im still in love with you" Shows a old guy.

[@ayan1875]

His father.

[@Sadeness99]

I know you miss him..

[@MediaGhost_]

It's the elder of the homeless camp, usually it's a joke/reference to show a character from the game

[@Javer80]

@@MediaGhost_ That doesn't make Nanba singing that lyric at his picture any less weird, unfortunately

[@Christian-gr3gu]

@@Javer80 what, you never said I love you to your father?

[@ajakks6551]

"This moves me"- Korean Vergil

[@MrTheil]

More like “this MOTIVATES me”

[@thekillersandvich1150]

@@MrTheil I NEED MORE POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWER

[@HoloFlight_118]

@@thekillersandvich1150 I AM THE STORM THAT IS APPROOAAACHING

[@Alphion]

Never thought i'd hear this song in english

[@lonekirin905]

Me neither and I love it

[@HupCapNinja]

It’s cursed

[@bioshockgamer13]

@@HupCapNinja no. It's blessed

[@falsetitle6940]

@@bioshockgamer13 No. It's blursed.

[@yoelchris2596]

Same here

[@alrazzahussein1691]

This is truly a "I'm such a mess, I'm lost, I'm no good at this" moment

[@jadelapont6450]

Nan-ba!

[@exodescult]

"...And you've been childish." "GYEEEAGH"

[@YeCannibals]

Followed by a quiet "this moves me"

[@plzrngesus3923]

So it asacoco time huh?

[@Razzakk4561]

0:20

[@ReelRai]

Not gonna lie, the English version is actually pretty good.

[@redned4802]

Greg Chung is pretty awesome. Loved him as Yagami & Date from Ai:Somnium files.

[@kakadaka7125]

you are no longer an yakuza fan

[@dillankempter5780]

@@redned4802 didn’t have him sing in Judgement so they had to make up for it here. And they more than delivered.

[@smartprincedizzy8005]

@@kakadaka7125 Loser.

[@Blank-wm5tu]

@@smartprincedizzy8005 Couldn't put it better myself.

[@salazar84]

I feel the translation team said "We might fuck up the rest of the songs BUT WE CAN'T FUCK UP BAKA MITAI or else there will be riot."

[@slipangle3027]

@Dr Katz Real yakuza use what they want.

[@JunGaGotoku]

@@slipangle3027 Real Yakuza use a Gamepad because keyboard karaoke is hell

[@thedezzydez851]

@Dr Katz fax

[@Lanoman123]

@@JunGaGotoku I challenged myself to do all Karoake perfect on keyboard, it was hell

[@johnmehlman5195]

English machinegun kiss actually sounds good, just wish it was given to a younger character

[@NinjaWarotMCph]

I just wanna say... The in-game completion award for playing this song once is named "I'm Not Stupid, I Just Like This Song". They know the memes.

[@SirCheeseburgur]

I don't like being that guy but it's more likely just a play on the literal name of the song

[@nataliearsenault2486]

How do you get this song unlocked I’m desperate I can’t find the answer anywhere

[@aikotitilai3820]

​@@nataliearsenault2486well it's unlocked as soon as you have Nanba with you.

[@JujYFru1T]

The one guy going "YEAH!" at 0:21 destroyed me

[@galinmeric2149]

I think that's Ichiban in the background

[@Clever_man5]

YOU'RE KILLING IT!!!

[@punneedles8505]

Go! Go! Go!

[@baldvergil820]

It reminded me of that one guy that yells "YEAH" on the Eric Andre Show lol

[@Clever_man5]

@@baldvergil820 I mean, you play AS Eric Andre, so that sums up

[@ZanraiKid]

Get yourself a friend like Ichiban. You're singing the saddest song you can think of at karaoke. He's over there, hyping you up like the DDR announcer.

[@TheWaitingFlame01]

Like Lil Jon supporting Mxmtoon as she sings "Prom."

[@ju2tunknown]

*YOU'RE GONNA BREAK THE METER*

[@rdavila4259]

He's easily the best singer in the dub.

[@dapperhorse4870]

So the best singer in the English dub is ok at best? Kind of sad

[@roberthata6732]

English dubs for japanese media are just ok at best in general, that's the industry standard

[@StormDracoX]

@@dapperhorse4870 Well, most of the seiyuus in Japan are singers too for some reason You can't compare some japanese who know how to sing to a simple english voice actor

[@oXDestroXo]

@@dapperhorse4870 it's pretty good, comparing VOs that voice over video games to people who actually sing in bands in Majima's case is pretty unfair

[@Lem1111]

@@roberthata6732 Okay bit we can admit that Yakuza 7's was fucking great

[@ExceedRed]

Singing Ike isn’t real, he can’t hurt you: Singing Ike:

[@KUNAIfever]

All I hear is Count(Ace Combat) in the Mess Hall Party

[@PSISilent]

All I hear is Date from AI or Jack from Code Vain

[@sanken21]

All I hear is Lowain and Carmine

[@jaydencooke1805]

@@PSISilent reminds me of the special ending of somnium files

[@pakiaki9775]

I didn’t even know Greg chun was Nambas voice actor lol! He’s got a great voice

[@pillowman3740]

Namba: singing a sad song Karaoke audience: YEEESSSSS!!!!!! You’re killing it!!!!!!!!

[@scrubbzz3611]

It’s weird how he’s singing his heart out and they’re just cheering on and clapping

[@jaydencooke1805]

NANBA YOUR KILLIN IT YEAH

[@someorclad9738]

That's when you know the dude's got true friends. Sure the cheering may not helped much in his concentration, but the thought, the passion, and that amiable joy is more than enough.

[@Ceelo_8]

It's better than everyone sitting there doing nothing and looking sad

[@endervslender]

Greg Chun got them PIPES! And with Baka Mitai? They didn't disappoint.

[@mqfii8992]

Most drama courses also teach some singing. Because, as you may guess, most medias still implement some musical numbers, like animations. So most competent voice actors know at least how to sing on note.

[@greywalker505]

If they mess up any other song, fans *may* riot, but if they mess up Baka Mitai, they *will.*

[@theobuniel9643]

He's actually a musician. :)

[@aacob2]

I love how he is singing about love and it zooms in on a photo of the homeless chief... 3:12

[@charcharmunr]

I mean, the same holds true for basically everybody's photo in this. Kiryu's never really looking at stuff to do with love, just at nostalgic stuff. Akiyama just looks at his old days as a homeless bum.

[@carllipsey1497]

What is Saejima looking at?

[@orpheus9098]

@@charcharmunr Back when money actually had value for Akiyama...

[@theunsmartasian1087]

@@carllipsey1497 Saejima is looking at a picture of the martial arts instructor who sucked at fighting (forget his name but he was in yakuza 4 as a optional mini game that Saejima could do where he teaches the guy’s student how to fight in the underground coliseum)

[@carllipsey1497]

@@theunsmartasian1087 Ah, see Yakuza 3 and 4 are the only main series titles I haven't played in some way.

[@Shadowfire204]

Meanwhile in the background *YOU'RE KILLING IT!*

[@StabYourBrain]

To be fair. He did.

[@WhatTheFnu]

The crowd noises are slaying me. The campy, b-movie energy in this is off the charts. Which I guess is the point.

[@jonathanmercado963]

"YOURE KILLING IT!"

[@angelusvastator1297]

I love how this game is even crazier and campier than the previous Yakuza games.

[@jadelapont6450]

@@angelusvastator1297 "just like in dragon quest"

[@kyleocto485]

1:07 "I'm such a mess" "HAHA"

[@lynk172]

I swear, i lost it there

[@literallymemoviesenjoyer]

scout got into yakuza 7

[@SkyHakym]

“This one’s a real classic” ;)

[@cantufekci23]

It really is a classic

[@SolidN8]

@@cantufekci23 *literally and canonically too*

[@mbank3832]

this song is almost 10 years old, way before the deepfake thing

[@Dunsparce99]

THIS IS A CERTIFIED HOOD CLASSIC

[@moonieland]

I CAN'T HANDLE THE FACT THAT ICHIBAN IS CHEERING NANBA ON LIKE HE'S NOT SINGING ABOUT DEPRESSION I WANT A HYPE MAN LIKE ICHIBAN

[@tmma1869]

Greg Chun: **starts singing** Judgment fans that love hearing him as Yagami and are not cool with said game lacking karaoke who are also happy he voices Nanba: *YOU'RE KILLING IT*

[@davisbowe8668]

Then they proceed to blue ball us by putting Survive Bar in Lost Judgment but still no karaoke. Why can't they just let Yagami sing?

[@tmma1869]

@@davisbowe8668 All I can think of is KimuTaku's agency messing him up, and that KimuTaku himself might be expensive to deal with.

[@bruhman9111]

All I hear is Gi Hun singing after the events of Episode 9

[@davidtimmer596]

@@davisbowe8668 KimuTaku is very expensive and having him sing would require Sega to pay more money. But hey, least we have the dancing minigame as a substitute.

[@WhiskeyP]

That's how I knew... that smile was a lie... *YER KILLIN IT* 10/10 dub

[@NoblePunk]

Sad Somber Song Plays: Ichiban: YEEEAS!!!

[@indefinableification]

Ichi yelling "you are killing it" gets me everytime

[@samuelsalvatore4511]

the dub in yakuza 7 is amazing, it's been a long time since a game made me feel like if i was watching a movie, even after playing many cinematic games.

[@luqhakim5711]

Im just talking outta my ass here but maybe its because its been a good while since we've had an action adventure japan-made game with english dub. Now that there's plenty of cinematic adventure type english games in .. well.. english.. so its a nice change of pace to see a japanese game dubbed in english. Ofc there are exceptions of japanese game series still ongoing with english language like the ATLUS lineup of games (SMT, Persona) but im talking campy stuff like God Hand Feels like its the 2000s all over again.

[@MariusBoss11458]

Sad Danganronpa and maybe Phoenix Wright noises. Phoenix Wright don't got as many voices as Dangan that's why.

[@angelusvastator1297]

It's so refreshing when they manage to do the dub well.

[@queuedjar4578]

It's probably an acquired taste but after playing 7 yakuza games before in Japanese I could only take about 5 seconds of Y7's dub before I alt f4d the game and made sure the Japanese dub was enabled before I started the game.

[@Xuepreme69]

wow you work fast! the English version is so good! This is very 70's ballads!

[@thebluerover4517]

the song was from '88

[@onno3573]

@@thebluerover4517 No it wasn't, in the first mission of yakuza 0 Nishikiyama tells kiryu he choses songs like an old man after singing baka mitai. Its from the 70's

[@ilikemusic4367]

‘You’ve been childis-‘ **Y E S !** *violent rattle*

[@thelaughingrouge]

So long have I waited to hear this officially in English!

[@deathcanfindyounarut]

just waiting for the 4min full english translation and my life will be complete

[@maulanaaja2162]

Yes

[@yingyangorsomethingidontknow]

"i've been a fool...and you've been childish..." "YEAH!!!!!!!!"

[@TalleyBellum]

Greg Chun knocked this out of the park

[@raddoob]

"I cant drink this pain away" As people cheer in the background

[@prasunkumar1125]

sounds like my homies whenever we go to the pub.

[@DangerAngelous]

*man’s love life falling apart* *his mates screeching and cheering for no reason*

[@glowing_purple_girl]

The chorus hit me like a truck. Holy crap this is such a good translation!

[@Weirdgirl213]

Anyone else think it would have been funnier if the picture was a pigeon instead of the chief?

[@sgtrevolver]

Sheeeesh, Greg Chun is amazing at both voice acting and singing. I could imagine Yagami singing this, too.

[@Leinad44]

"I've been a fool and you've been childish" ...... "YEAH!"

[@QuickTimeFailure]

0:40 *YOU'RE KILLING IT*

[@vangelangel]

The english version is suprisingly good, now I can have a mental breakdown while listening to this version!

[@JohnJ99]

That’s how I knew that smile was a lie …YOU’RE KILLING IT

[@47wan]

Nanba: I am singing about my sad life Ichiban and others: Yeah!!!! Wooohooo!!

[@tetsuyatsurugi9250]

This is so beautiful without noises

[@5persondude]

Johnny & Associates: “We do not want Kimura-san singing karaoke in the Judgment games” Greg Chun: “😡 Fine, I’ll do it myself”

[@swearonyayeezys]

*singing about grief and relationships” Ichiban: **YOURE KILLING IT!**

[@Spootnik]

While I think Kiryu and others sing it perfectly, this is easily the best English version, and holds it weight well.

[@Dylamn]

Keep in mind, Greg Chun also voiced Yagami in Judgement, so you can pretend he could also do karaoke.

[@davidtimmer596]

I think because Yakuza Like A Dragon's also on PC, there are plenty of modders that probably put Yagami in Nanba's place.

[@Dotmw]

Nanba: I'm very sad, actually Ichiban, drunk off his ass: YEAH MAN YOU GO NANBA!

[@Slimo1908]

"I'm in love, still in love, still in love with you" ... "YEEEESS!!!"

[@Abrakillo]

time to make fanart of Ike doing baka mitai

[@Andrewking-cu4yb]

Ike and Namba share the same VA?

[@Abrakillo]

@@Andrewking-cu4yb yes

[@Artemas_16]

@@Andrewking-cu4yb Also Lukas and Ephraim, insert Ephraim crying at Eirika's photo joke.

[@mqfii8992]

@@Andrewking-cu4yb Greg Chun, In case you don't know. The guys Is pretty good.

[@davidtimmer596]

What about Yagami?

[@Leefamily146]

Someone mod this game and replace namba with yagami model from judgement.

[@The_Big_Jay]

You're either going to have ugly lip flaps, or none at all. But yes, we need that.

[@matthewlumibao7057]

@@The_Big_Jay ​ You're talking about the older engines. The dragon engine can easily swap models. Here's a Yagami and Kiryu swap for example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJC1nKSooNxjg9U

[@DerpySnake]

@@The_Big_Jay If you edit the skeletons then you can make it look at least decent.

[@The_Big_Jay]

@@DerpySnake True. But lip flap editing is difficult. It would definitely turn into a time sink.

[@DerpySnake]

@@The_Big_Jay Oh yeah, 100%. They didn't even re-do the English karaoke lip syncing which goes to show that yeah, lip syncing is a massive pain in the ass and not worth it to do every little detail in a small timeframe.

[@E_blanknamehere]

Nanba singing about failed love And Ichiban hyping him up the entire time Kills me. "I've been a fool, and you've been childish..." " *YEEES!!* " "This Moves me"

[@ronhorton395]

Ichiban is the best hype man without a doubt

[@_r._7513]

Dude: *Singing Baka Mitai, a sad romance song* Audience whenever the player hits triangle: *CHEERS*

[@kitestar]

Ngl, the english version is actually good, and the lyrics really match up with the original extremely well

[@AwkCrafty]

YOU'RE KILLING IT

[@codymcdaniel1773]

“ YOU’RE KILLING IT!”

[@anerdwithamic]

Nanba: (singing his heart out to an emotional ballad) Ichiban: Oh, SICK lyrics dude! Sick song!

[@TheGuru6447]

This song will live on forever it seems lol. I love it.

[@Lanoman123]

HOW DID YONG F THIS UP SO MUCH LMAO

[@masonmccauley9158]

Say what you will but these lyrics hit so hard. This is sushi a truly good song. I think I'm going to go play my first Yakuza game now.

[@greywalker505]

I *will* say what I will: this song is awesome and you’re correct.

[@Kevin-irish]

It's actually so great from the start of the game where its just kinda ichiban there and then at the end you see everyone present and cheering. Makes the whole journey worth it, able to kick back with karaoke and a drink.

[@FJthehedgehog]

I sing for you.

[@DerpySnake]

Wonder why they re animated the cutscenes and everything but not the karaoke? He clearly still is lip syncing to the original lyrics.

[@ceriani1234]

To be fair, they have been using the same animation for it since the 1st version, just swapped the models and location.

[@PandemicCat7]

And? It's still awesome!

[@JujYFru1T]

ceriani1234 oh my god. why is that so goddamn funny 😂

[@DerpySnake]

@@ceriani1234 Seems that they didn't change any of them. Surprisingly though, when he says "I'm lost" it looks really fitting.

[@G4LV4Gaming]

When your voice says I'm such a fool, but your mouth says Baka Mitai

[@anamggss]

"I'm such a mess, I am lost, I'm no good at this I am in love, still in love, still in love with Yu Hard as I try, I can't even drink this pain away Memories of Yu, twisting my view I've been a fool"

[@Darksaviour]

Things you never asked for but never knew you wanted... Greg Chun singing Baka Mitai

[@channel2162]

Funny poor man living in the streets singing like Mozart.

[@darklight645_]

Singer: Singing this sad song Crowd: Intense cheering

[@sobasically9720]

Nanba: sings an emotional song Ichiban: YOURE DOING GOOD MAN KEEP IT UP *over-excessive clapping*

[@flowersandcheesecake1710]

Being a real supportive friend there But nows not the time

[@jackcutter2]

"I'm in love. Still in love with you" *zooms on picture of some old dude* 😂

[@sarahcartan4194]

Dubbed songs can be kinda hit-or-miss, but this legitimately made me tear up.

[@nightquil6299]

20 seconds in YEAHHH

[@CM-1988]

Sings chorus: "I'm in love, still in love, still in love with you" (Shows hobo chief) LOL

[@depolarization]

Yeah I lost my shit and missed a bunch of notes when I first played and saw the picture reveal

[@MultiGamer212]

Nah its a running joke in the yakuza series theres a random photograph/unrelated thing because the actual character has nothing to do with the actual song lol

[@erehehehse]

@@MultiGamer212 the hobo chief isn't really unrelated. The song fits because Nanba misses him just like how Kiryu misses Pocket Fighter in Kiwami 1.

[@Peasham]

@BreeRose How is this game from the late 90's lol

[@Peasham]

@BreeRose It started in like 2006 dude lol

[@Mike-ro9gb]

wow didn't know this song in English! very lovely! Gotta tell this to my friends..!

[@VanguarDso2]

GO! YOU'RE KILLING IT! is making me lose my mind

[@CellphonePrince.]

This is a certified hood classic

[@CovertStubbz]

Namba singing about a lost love Ichiban: YOURE KILLING IT

[@crossbow3661]

Wtf this is actually pretty good I didn't expect this song to be so good in English as well.

[@agnomymous]

Nanba: "I'm still in love with you" *looks at a picture of Chief* Chief: "Aight, bet."

[@DravenCross]

Kasuga shouting YEAH!!!! at the intro had me rolling

[@JohnYakuza_Kiryu]

1:07 Namba: I'm such a mess Ichiban: HAHAHAHA

[@Snakeskin94]

Greg Chun is a Godsend to this franchise

[@Wiggled_worm]

bro got rank 10 and was so humble with it as well

[@visionary7021]

3:07 Legendary Ike after Chaos Ike dropped

[@boredomisinfinity5642]

god..

[@nathanos2615]

YES YOURE KILLING IT HAHAAAAAA WOOOOHOOOOO - the words of a man listening to his friend sing about depression

[@ilyakashirtsev7984]

Now, i know the translation and its gives me and makes feel a bit sad.

[@usedforks]

This song also gives me sad

[@ZRisyad]

Certified Yakuza classic

[@jasonblundelldobebussing]

It actually sounds pretty good

[@Pendji]

The english version of the game is great. Within 5 minutes of starting the game, you hear 'cumstain' and 'shit-tier', and you damn well know that's not what they're saying in japanese, so it feels hollow. However, an english voice yelling it out makes it 'canon'.

[@jasonblundelldobebussing]

@@Pendji, exactly

[@virtualcynical8515]

YOU'RE KILLING IT!

[@Beans-wr3hu]

“I’m such a mes-“ “YEEAH!”

[@Kranitoko]

"and you've been childish" YEEEEAAAHHHH!!!!!