Like a Dragon Fashion Collection Unveiled by Yohji Yamamoto’s WILDSIDE
Renowned Japanese fashion label Yohji Yamamoto is teaming up with Sega’s Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio to release a striking new line of premium apparel inspired by some of the Yakuza franchise’s most popular characters.
The “WILDSIDE x Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Collaboration Collection Vol. 4” celebrates the 20th anniversary of the acclaimed Like a Dragon video game franchise.
Originally launched in 2005, this gripping action-adventure saga was specifically designed to offer players a thrilling dive into Japan’s criminal underworld.
Over two decades, fans have experienced intense brawler combat and deeply emotional narratives exploring the complex loyalties and betrayals within various yakuza syndicates.
This latest clothing range directly incorporates the elaborate irezumi tattoos worn by the franchise’s most infamous characters into high-end fashion pieces.
The full lineup of collaborative merchandise includes the following items:
- WILDSIDE x Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Rayon Shirt (Flower Skull)
- Price: 77,000 yen (approx. £405 GBP / $513 USD).
This free-size shirt features a chest and sleeve design modeled after the tattoo worn by the ruthless Kosei Shishido.
The back showcases a detailed collage of legendary ink, combining Daisaku Minami’s snake skull, Rikiya Shimabukuro’s habu viper, Kazuma Kiryu’s iconic dragon, and Akira Nishikiyama’s ascending koi.
The garment features a specialized body without a yoke or pockets to maximize the visual impact of the artwork.
- WILDSIDE x Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Rayon Shirt (Snake Divine Beast)
- Price: 77,000 yen (approx. £405 GBP / $513 USD).
This free-size piece highlights the recognizable white cherry blossoms and serpent belonging to the unpredictable Goro Majima.
The rear graphic intertwines Kosei Shishido’s lion, Ichiban Kasuga’s dragonfish, Yoshitaka Mine’s kirin, and Tsuneo Iwami’s hakutaku into a harmonious pattern of mythological beasts.
- WILDSIDE x Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Coach Jacket
- Price: 38,500 yen (approx. £202 GBP / $256 USD).
Available in medium and extra-large sizes, this outerwear piece places Daisaku Kuze’s terrifying skull motif prominently on the chest.
The back combines various character tattoos outlined by a bold “Dragon” logo, creating a dark yet dramatic aesthetic.
Sales for the exclusive apparel line will officially commence on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Fans can purchase the items through the official WILDSIDE online store.
Physical stock will also be available at select retail locations, including WILDSIDE Yohji Yamamoto Osaka, WILDSIDE Yohji Yamamoto Harajuku, and the Yohji Yamamoto Hankyu Men’s Tokyo branch.
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