Yakuza Fans Can ‘Marry’ Favorite Character for $980

Yakuza Fans Can Pay $980 for a Wedding Ceremony with Their Favorite Character

Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG) Studio is taking fan service to an extreme new level. The developers of the Yakuza (now Like a Dragon) series are offering 15 highly dedicated fans the chance to “marry” their favorite character from the series. This unique opportunity is part of a special exhibition in Japan titled The Four Ceremonies of Life. The opportunity is generating massive buzz across the globe.

The Special Wedding Experience Package

The exhibition will house life-sized cardboard panels of 11 different characters from the popular series, including mainstays like Kazuma Kiryu, Goro Majima, and Ichiban Kasuga, as well as other popular characters like Daigo Dojima and Seonhee.

• Cost: The “Special Wedding Experience Package” is priced at 150,000 yen (approximately $980).
• What You Get: This price covers an actual, non-legally binding wedding ceremony with a life-sized cardboard cutout of the chosen character. The package is comprehensive, including:
  • A private, dedicated room for the ceremony.
  • A professional hair and makeup artist.
  • A dedicated photographer to immortalize the event.
  • The option to invite up to 10 family members or friends to the proceedings.
  • A commemorative (legally void) marriage certificate.
  • A commemorative (legally void) divorce paper.

Event Details and Exclusivity

Only 15 applicants will be selected to participate in this extraordinary event. Winners will be chosen via a lottery, ensuring that only the luckiest fans get to seal the deal with their fictional beloved.

• Exhibition: The larger Four Ceremonies of Life Exhibition will feature the life-sized character panels and an app for fans to create and decorate AR couple photos using new character art.
• Dates and Locations: The event will be held in two major Japanese cities:
  • Tokyo: November 28 to December 22, 2025.
  • Osaka: February 6 to February 24, 2026.

This highly unusual and dedicated form of fan engagement continues the RGG Studio’s reputation for quirky and over-the-top community interactions.