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Darkstar Darin sadly the license to have the japanese song for the localization is really expensive.not to mention despite being a well made game is, this is a low budget game
I love the beginning and end of the op but I'm not sold on the mid. But it's starting to grow on me. But nothing will top the hype of the end of the English version.
I love how this song grows bigger at each part creating an ascending level of tension, wich goes with the ascending levels of tension of the game story , Id say the Western version captures better the general essence of the game itself and its world, But this one captures better the entire story of the game picking act by act right to the end of the game. I liked better the western opening. then i finished the game story and this one means so much more.
I think you’re grasping at straws to be honest. On the contrary, I think this one captures the fun and ridiculous side of the game, mainly in free roam, whereas the western one captures the tone of the story more.
@@charlescalthrop2535 Depends on how you look at it. The song "Bubble" is about the culture of excess that sprouted up following Japan's economic boom of the late 80s, when everyone thought they were going to take over the world (Japan's GDP was the second highest behind the US). Of course, it was a bubble, hence the title of the Japanese theme, and Japan would face a recession in the early 90s once the bubble burst, but for the time being, everyone was riding on the high, especially the wealthy. The person singing the song (in this short version) is announcing their plan to take over Kamurocho ("this town") and forge their own destiny, and effectively sees themselves as above the common rabble that gets plastered in the VIP lounge at the end of a hard day at the office. It still fits for the game's overall story about a vicious turf war to control the entirety of an entertainment district during the height of Japan's historic economic boom.
@@MaxUltimatathat pretty much sums it up,but the western version captures the epicness of the protagonist instead of the story,so it's not my favourite
I remember hearing this song by itself on the soundtrack and going “huh, this would fit with the intro?” But watching this I realize how much better the intro is with the song. It’s almost like the opening now feels like how an anime would do an op rather than just a cool intro cutscene with a bunch of guitars in the background like the English version
Yakuza 0 is in my top 10 favorite games of all time. I beat it last December and I was enthralled and excited by everything it had to offer including the HUGE twists. If they had this opening for the English release, It would have been in my Top 5 easily. This is one of the greatest games ever made. Period.
@@GrogedUp so long as you can keep track of all the moving parts and pick up on more subtle storytelling beats, I think 0, 5, 7, and Lost Judgment are the best stories so far All of the stories in the series are genuinely great, and honestly the series as a whole is one of the best and more human stories I’ve seen, in any medium. They’re not everyone’s jam, and you’ll probably feel a dip/change for Kiwami-3, but stick with it if you can. Even the slow bits of 1 and 3 are worth it in the end Also 3 is the worst one in terms of story and gameplay, still a good story but it has some weird pacing and handling of plot. Tho it’s also one of the shortest, so take that as you will :)
And if you don't know why, it's because a Chinese content creator call "Q君" translate the lyrics to it in his 0 playthrough img.moegirl.org.cn/common/8/80/Dandy.jpg
Here's an unpopular opinion. I actually like both songs :O Because that's actually possible. Like for fuck sake the incessant whining is annoying. (I ironically say as I'm whining)
as i heard when Yakuza 0 got english subs. they couldn't use japanese opening song (probably because of copyright or something) so they used generic rock (which is ok too) but if you heard original than it wouldn't sound same
I could make the same argument how this song sounds like a Japanese jobber's theme. I found Bubble being a bit too cheerful, the western version has more emotional music at certain moments.
Ngl, I still prefer the Japanese intro. The song feels lively and it captures the lavish atmosphere that Y0 takes place with how energetic and hype it is, going along very well with the flashy lights that are all over the streets of Kamurocho/Sotenbori.
Tbh I kinda always preferred this over the western song. The western song just comes off as a generic rock song that just screams out that they needed to quickly come out with it to make an intro for the game.
Me entere de que esta canción existía y todavía no puedo creer como se atrevieron a cambiar semejante temon, No tengo problema con el Ost que le pusieron, Pero la canción Bubble le de un repaso, Pero 20/10 para Yakuza 0 joder obra de arte ;:3
I find it kind of funny that this opening does fit in with the song, it's not as intense as the wester but it still compliments it nicelly, I dunno what happened with the one in 3 in the japanese version tho, that song does not fit at all with what is going on
This version of Yakuzas intro got me more hyped than the Western version. I love both of the intros, as they're great in their own respect. But if you asked me which version of the song I'd want to keep when I start the game, I'm gonna have to go with "Bubble".
Please don't Cyberbully me for this but I think that the American Intro fits better as an Intro than the japanese. Although Bubble is a great song, the pacing and riffs of the American Version fit complement the visuals better in my opinion.
While I love this intro, I do kind of agree. Bubble is more like high energy party song with hints of critisism toward the fickle nature of the era the game is set in, so larger focus on scenes that encapsulate the energy and vibe of the extravagant nightlife of Kamurocho and Sotenbori would compliment it a lot better, than action heavy fightscenes, serious scenes with heavy tension and ones with somber emotional tone.
Probably I am the only one who prefers western opening for Yakuza's games. But I have to say that this one is a bit better than the other I listened. I'm not saying they are not good tho.
Argh after listening to the full song so much the cut to the third chorus at 1:13 feels really weird and unnatural.. i want to enjoy this opening but this puts me off everytime (even though i think they were right to put this chorus, because the title drop at 1:34 is really epic for those who understand japanese)
WHAT? The part at 1:13 is one of the most epic and hypest things I've ever seen in in my entire life. How can you not like it, it's so fucking amazing especially after completing the story
@@aniki6575 the chorus in itself is cool, i meant that the transition between the verse and the chorus is weird, you can feel that the song has been cut because that chorus is only at the end of the song in the full version
Wow, this is like the first case in which I like the western version waaaaay more than the original. something just feels... off here. Glad we got what we got
They're very distinct but are both equally good for completely different reasons. I would also argue the song being carried mostly by vocals in the middle of this opening feels off and distracting from the central media, whereas the English opening is much more consistent. Bubble is a lot more personal and in your face, and emotional, immersed in the hedonism of the 80s bubble in japan before invoking the direct emotional weight of the story itself. The English opening is mostly impersonal - a cold hard look at the brutality of the japanese underworld and the insane brutality that the pursuit of money causes of the 80s, followed by a more personal and "heroic" touch at the end. I definitely understand WHY people might prefer one or the other but I would die on the hill stating that they're both equally good. It's an extremely hard thing to put to words. They accomplish two completely different perspectives on this game in equally amazing ways, and neither is incorrect.
Yeah, the music was cut abruptedly at 1:13 to get to the "hype" part, that's probably why you feel off. They had the western version fit perfectly without butchering the song.
I dunno, I, actually installed the mod to replace western one with this. Western one feels off to me, on the contrary, completely not matching with the visual part. Just some generic banging as If it's a 2006 AMV and not an actual opening of the game, while the tempo of the Japanese one goes perfectly with everything on screen. The ending with Majima, however, is so much better in western version.
to think that both versions of the opening are great. one represents the serious part that is the main story while the other represents the rest of the entire game (cause you know,we can even go to karaoke and to the disco lmao)
@@willhoe3272 Small problem. You can't fit the story of a videogame as big as Yakuza in at least 2hr50m of a movie, there'd be so much lost and it would compromise the plot
@@TheeNero I'm well aware of this unfortunate fact. However, I do think it wouldn't be improbable for, say, a TV series to work. Either way I just think that a live action medium is the only one that works for Yakuza, anime just wouldn't be able to capture the same essence imo.
Didn't even know that there was a Japanese version. I actually prefer the western version, it feels more like some badass going through hardships to reach his goal. The Japanese one sounds like a group of teenagers are about to go on some adventure. (I skip almost every anime opening that has too much focus on vocals so I might be biased)
@siyacer Kiryu works on real estate, and all the enemies drop wads of cashes every time punches by the protagonist. It just shows the era of bubble economy when Japan was so rich
I'd say the first 10 seconds of the japanese intro dont really do it justice, but the rest does, especially the timing of the vocals when Lao Gui does his flip
I wish the game would alternate between the two openings.
Darkstar Darin sadly the license to have the japanese song for the localization is really expensive.not to mention despite being a well made game is, this is a low budget game
Darkstar Darin : the music was very popular in Japan, like u literally hear it everywhere when it was released
wtf this is not the right song
MagnuM00125 What do you mean?
@@magnus00125 This is the song of the Japanese version of Yakuza 0. Search on the net for 龍が如く０for local Japanese things of this game.
The greatest flaw of every Yakuza 0 localization is it doesn't have 1:13
frr bruh 。
What are you talking about? That's a dynamic intro for a boss. It's in every version
@@Fat_xeno I meant the song, Bubble.
I liked the english opening more
@@Fat_xeno he means how tye music syncs with the flip Lao Gui does over Majima.
1:33 HE SAID IT
I think that both intros have their cool vibes
Same
They're both great. I don't mind if I was stuck with one rather than the other. Also both the intros are BADASS.
Japanese version is feel like running into Yakuza
English version feel like chaos and badass Yakuza
The entire video is just a build-up to 1:13
00:03
Literally perfect timing
Me when I hear this song instead of that other one: WOAH! WOAH! WOAH!
Kiryu before Haruka was born:
Yes, that's the plot
I watch this video before I start playing Yakuza 0. EVERY. TIME.
twitchykun SAME
same lol
I watch it twice each time I play Yakuza 0. When I start, and when I return to title to quit the game(do it this way only because of this vid)
Kind of like an anime opening
So true
I love the beginning and end of the op but I'm not sold on the mid. But it's starting to grow on me. But nothing will top the hype of the end of the English version.
Fair
The ending is pretty hype here too, the build up goes the entire time
The Japanese intro is way better tho
@@aniki6575 both are good
Since I started studying japanese and played the Japanese version of it later. This song and lyrics fit the game even more
Top ten anime openings
its not a anime opening its a game opening lol
r/woosh
@@kostya0812 1 year late but still r/woooossh
Konstantin holy shit it just went right through your head didn’t it
Fun fact: go back to reddit
Kiwami is so bitter after playing this.
I know right? You really get attached to all the characters in 0
That title drop near the end is great
It's like the song was written for the game or something ;)
@@BladeBlur I heard that it's true, for the most part.
Title or Tiger Drop? I'm finna stop
1:34RYU GA GOTOKU
I love how this song grows bigger at each part creating an ascending level of tension, wich goes with the ascending levels of tension of the game story , Id say the Western version captures better the general essence of the game itself and its world, But this one captures better the entire story of the game picking act by act right to the end of the game.
I liked better the western opening. then i finished the game story and this one means so much more.
I think you’re grasping at straws to be honest. On the contrary, I think this one captures the fun and ridiculous side of the game, mainly in free roam, whereas the western one captures the tone of the story more.
@@charlescalthrop2535
Depends on how you look at it. The song "Bubble" is about the culture of excess that sprouted up following Japan's economic boom of the late 80s, when everyone thought they were going to take over the world (Japan's GDP was the second highest behind the US). Of course, it was a bubble, hence the title of the Japanese theme, and Japan would face a recession in the early 90s once the bubble burst, but for the time being, everyone was riding on the high, especially the wealthy.
The person singing the song (in this short version) is announcing their plan to take over Kamurocho ("this town") and forge their own destiny, and effectively sees themselves as above the common rabble that gets plastered in the VIP lounge at the end of a hard day at the office. It still fits for the game's overall story about a vicious turf war to control the entirety of an entertainment district during the height of Japan's historic economic boom.
@@MaxUltimatathat pretty much sums it up,but the western version captures the epicness of the protagonist instead of the story,so it's not my favourite
No matter how many times I watch this version of the intro, it cannot convince me that Shimano is a dandy.
Yakuza 0 was the game that got me into the series.. Really glad i started with this one :)
Same
I finished Yakuza 0 like an hour ago and I loved it. I hate how they did Goro at the end but it’s probably for the best
@@jerrywashere3618 it what he supposed to be so...
Same af
@@jerrywashere3618 they couldn't really do otherwise since Y0 is a prequel to the series lol
The only yakuza with both the japanese and english intro sounding good.
I remember hearing this song by itself on the soundtrack and going “huh, this would fit with the intro?” But watching this I realize how much better the intro is with the song. It’s almost like the opening now feels like how an anime would do an op rather than just a cool intro cutscene with a bunch of guitars in the background like the English version
Yakuza 0 is in my top 10 favorite games of all time. I beat it last December and I was enthralled and excited by everything it had to offer including the HUGE twists. If they had this opening for the English release, It would have been in my Top 5 easily. This is one of the greatest games ever made. Period.
You should try the rest of the series, the entire thing is full of “all time greatest” contenders
@@DavidHosey1 I just watched all of 0 and I’m about to start kiwami 1 I see a lot of people say 0 and kiwami 2 have the best story’s would you agree?
@@GrogedUp so long as you can keep track of all the moving parts and pick up on more subtle storytelling beats, I think 0, 5, 7, and Lost Judgment are the best stories so far
All of the stories in the series are genuinely great, and honestly the series as a whole is one of the best and more human stories I’ve seen, in any medium. They’re not everyone’s jam, and you’ll probably feel a dip/change for Kiwami-3, but stick with it if you can. Even the slow bits of 1 and 3 are worth it in the end
Also 3 is the worst one in terms of story and gameplay, still a good story but it has some weird pacing and handling of plot. Tho it’s also one of the shortest, so take that as you will :)
@@DavidHosey1 thank you I look forward to playing them and I’ll keep this in mind
@@GrogedUp have fun! Hope you enjoy!
You may not know, Shimano has a nick name as Futoshi "Dandy" Shimano in China.
i thought that said "daddy" and i was very concerned
And if you don't know why, it's because a Chinese content creator call "Q君" translate the lyrics to it in his 0 playthrough
img.moegirl.org.cn/common/8/80/Dandy.jpg
Best video game opening ever!!!!😆
I feel robbed that this wasn't in the English version
Agreed. This is too hype
Ikr... Iam freakin sad
what the fuck? english intro is so much better
I felt betrayed. WHHHHHHHYYYYYYYY?
@@Zeddddy you tell 'em Mr Morgan. Also we got another train, so get ready.
Part 1:13
Me: moving my body uncontrollably
My mum: oh no call the ambulance, I think he is having a seizure
nothing against this version but I still prefer the English version
Here's an unpopular opinion. I actually like both songs :O
Because that's actually possible. Like for fuck sake the incessant whining is annoying.
(I ironically say as I'm whining)
I think the english one is better imo
I think both are good but I wish I had this in the game
Still don't understand why people said that English version is better than this
Finally, I found out why the western intro was out of sync, it was simply not meant to be there. bruh
1:02 YARP
LOL
Narp?
Kazuma kiryu for,smash bros
holy shit
YES
While I think both intros are fine, the song on this one is so much better. The western opening song sounds like the titantron for a jobber wrestler.
itsdantaylor it's Colin Delaneys new theme for sure 😂
as i heard when Yakuza 0 got english subs. they couldn't use japanese opening song (probably because of copyright or something) so they used generic rock (which is ok too) but if you heard original than it wouldn't sound same
I could make the same argument how this song sounds like a Japanese jobber's theme. I found Bubble being a bit too cheerful, the western version has more emotional music at certain moments.
@@MugdhaMahdiShams Because it's a song about having fun and partying during the Bubble era of Japan? Of course it'd be cheerful.
Ngl, I still prefer the Japanese intro. The song feels lively and it captures the lavish atmosphere that Y0 takes place with how energetic and hype it is, going along very well with the flashy lights that are all over the streets of Kamurocho/Sotenbori.
I NEED a Yakuza 0 anime
I need an anime about all yakuza parts
@@yakuzafan518 and it has to be Made by either trigger, Madhouse, David productions or the studio that maked attack on titans
"Bubble" is a great song but doesn't fit the serious tone of the intro
Good intro but i prefer the western one. but this one Is amazing too
The english intro is meh but this one makes me want to play the game again
This opening is hype as fuck I prefer it over the western opening
Is it hard having shit taste?
@@_ArmIa
Why are you asking? You should know from experience.
Both go hard aint gonna lie
@@isaacmanson9463Yeah they both go hard
Tbh I kinda always preferred this over the western song. The western song just comes off as a generic rock song that just screams out that they needed to quickly come out with it to make an intro for the game.
bubble ! ♥Ruy ga gotoku MAJIMA+KIRYU ★
Me entere de que esta canción existía y todavía no puedo creer como se atrevieron a cambiar semejante temon, No tengo problema con el Ost que le pusieron, Pero la canción Bubble le de un repaso, Pero 20/10 para Yakuza 0 joder obra de arte ;:3
I wish opening played again after "Previously, in the tale of [Insert protagonist's name]...".
I mean it's _decent,_ but prefer the English opening. More intense, more dramatic, gets those such as myself invested right from the start.
Happy 9th Anniversary to _the_ gateway game to the beautiful _Like a Dragon_ franchise!
Like the western opening a bit more. Sounds more 80s
Same
This song brings awesome daydreaming vibez
I find it kind of funny that this opening does fit in with the song, it's not as intense as the wester but it still compliments it nicelly, I dunno what happened with the one in 3 in the japanese version tho, that song does not fit at all with what is going on
This version of Yakuzas intro got me more hyped than the Western version. I love both of the intros, as they're great in their own respect. But if you asked me which version of the song I'd want to keep when I start the game, I'm gonna have to go with "Bubble".
everyone talking about 1:13 but not enough people mention the timint at 0:57 where kiryu fukin dies
Japanese op is the best
Nah
Man... Only just realised this existed. Feel like I missed out on so much hype 😞
us dont have this? licensing with artist maybe?
FiendMatador yep unfortunately license stuff
hopefully next DLC patch gonna give us the japanese intro and the MV of the song in the future for supporting the japanese music artist
jotaro kuju I dont think thats possible, but who knows :)
so bummed that we dont get the OP songs for 5 or 0 in NA
And this is why I play Yakuza on PC.
After hearing both versions, the metal intro is superior when relating to the game. This version is catchy though
This version is superior just for the ending part of this OP
I like this intro more than us version
US version is awesome.this version is AWESOME
I prefer this one tbh but the one in the english version is sick
Majima makes this game
*WOAH WOAH WOAH*
English version is good. But this is 20 times better.
Honestly, both intros are good in their own right
So much better than the english version song.
Fucking badass.
Please don't Cyberbully me for this but I think that the American Intro fits better as an Intro than the japanese. Although Bubble is a great song, the pacing and riffs of the American Version fit complement the visuals better in my opinion.
I agree with you.
Totally agreed
1+
While I love this intro, I do kind of agree.
Bubble is more like high energy party song with hints of critisism toward the fickle nature of the era the game is set in, so larger focus on scenes that encapsulate the energy and vibe of the extravagant nightlife of Kamurocho and Sotenbori would compliment it a lot better, than action heavy fightscenes, serious scenes with heavy tension and ones with somber emotional tone.
I don't know I like Bubble much more, cause it represents that japanese era that is in the game in the 80's called The Bubble Era
both intros go hard
Probably I am the only one who prefers western opening for Yakuza's games. But I have to say that this one is a bit better than the other I listened. I'm not saying they are not good tho.
I like yakuza kiwamis western Version and this version but I can’t say anything about the others because I haven’t listened to them
Yakuza ones theme receive you is more in line and is basically the theme of the game
Both of the openings end in awesome ways, but I'm sorry, nothing can top the way they shred at the end in the english one.
This is way superior to the 'English' op. The song goes perfectly with the scenes and it's singing about the bubble era of Japan. C'mon now...
Best opening in my opinion
Can this be modded into the English version?
there's a restoration mod for PC where the intro song changed to Bubble
Argh after listening to the full song so much the cut to the third chorus at 1:13 feels really weird and unnatural.. i want to enjoy this opening but this puts me off everytime (even though i think they were right to put this chorus, because the title drop at 1:34 is really epic for those who understand japanese)
WHAT? The part at 1:13 is one of the most epic and hypest things I've ever seen in in my entire life. How can you not like it, it's so fucking amazing especially after completing the story
@@aniki6575 the chorus in itself is cool, i meant that the transition between the verse and the chorus is weird, you can feel that the song has been cut because that chorus is only at the end of the song in the full version
@@hifuusumireko yeah that's true, the transition is better in the full version. But the part in itself is SO DAMN AMAZING GAAAAAAH
0:46 솨롸잇네
Wow, this is like the first case in which I like the western version waaaaay more than the original.
something just feels... off here. Glad we got what we got
They're very distinct but are both equally good for completely different reasons. I would also argue the song being carried mostly by vocals in the middle of this opening feels off and distracting from the central media, whereas the English opening is much more consistent.
Bubble is a lot more personal and in your face, and emotional, immersed in the hedonism of the 80s bubble in japan before invoking the direct emotional weight of the story itself. The English opening is mostly impersonal - a cold hard look at the brutality of the japanese underworld and the insane brutality that the pursuit of money causes of the 80s, followed by a more personal and "heroic" touch at the end.
I definitely understand WHY people might prefer one or the other but I would die on the hill stating that they're both equally good. It's an extremely hard thing to put to words. They accomplish two completely different perspectives on this game in equally amazing ways, and neither is incorrect.
Yeah, the music was cut abruptedly at 1:13 to get to the "hype" part, that's probably why you feel off. They had the western version fit perfectly without butchering the song.
I dunno, I, actually installed the mod to replace western one with this. Western one feels off to me, on the contrary, completely not matching with the visual part. Just some generic banging as If it's a 2006 AMV and not an actual opening of the game, while the tempo of the Japanese one goes perfectly with everything on screen.
The ending with Majima, however, is so much better in western version.
Ffs disable notifications when you record shit
This is so great. Much better then generic af English opening.
I thill think Yakuza (aka like a dragon) games 0 through 6 is still cooler than judgement ones come later
I just wanna know the English lyrics
to think that both versions of the opening are great.
one represents the serious part that is the main story
while the other represents the rest of the entire game (cause you know,we can even go to karaoke and to the disco lmao)
I wish the pc version had this song
There's a fan patch for restoring these songs that are cut on steam version
just boring kronge:
I’ve never heard this opening before.
A pointless image and a contrasting show, huh
wtf?
@@_greenrunner_ iirc the song's lyrics have a part that can be translated kinda like that, but they also refer to Meiji, Taisho and Showa
So that is why Awano means bubbly.
This song kinda sounds like calamari inkantation
TIL there are two opening songs
I would pay gold for an anime adaptation of the entire Yakuza series.
Yakuza series cutscenes is already a massive film franchise tho
The filler episodes are majima singing karaoke
I don't think Yakuza would make for a good anime honestly, it's a lot better suited for actual film
@@willhoe3272 Small problem. You can't fit the story of a videogame as big as Yakuza in at least 2hr50m of a movie, there'd be so much lost and it would compromise the plot
@@TheeNero I'm well aware of this unfortunate fact. However, I do think it wouldn't be improbable for, say, a TV series to work. Either way I just think that a live action medium is the only one that works for Yakuza, anime just wouldn't be able to capture the same essence imo.
xbox got fucked dude
Japanese bubble pop intro is better. This is too loud.
I meant the real intro. Not bubble.
Not English.
Yeah I'm sorry, the american intro's WAY better if I'm being honest.
I like English version more
I'd agree at first but this OP grew on me a lot over time to the point where it's now the one I prefer
I got too attached to the English one.
YEAH!!! HAVING A MEXICAN BOYS NIGHT OUT PARTY WITH TEQUILA!!!!
This literally sounds like one of those weird parody songs from South Park.
Best anime in da world
It deserves coming to switch
Is it just me or is the American xbox opening a bit better
I'm starting to liking this tbh.
Eita
PC opening is better.
*western
And it isn't
Didn't even know that there was a Japanese version.
I actually prefer the western version, it feels more like some badass going through hardships to reach his goal.
The Japanese one sounds like a group of teenagers are about to go on some adventure.
(I skip almost every anime opening that has too much focus on vocals so I might be biased)
What makes the Japanese opening gold is the lyrics, basically talking about the shining era of Bubble economy
@@jewel2831but the bubble economy doesn't really have that much to do with the game
@siyacer Kiryu works on real estate, and all the enemies drop wads of cashes every time punches by the protagonist. It just shows the era of bubble economy when Japan was so rich
@@siyacer en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_asset_price_bubble
@@jewel2831 optional and not really significant to the games story
English intro is so much more hype
It better fits the visuals, but Bubble is the better music track.
I'd say the first 10 seconds of the japanese intro dont really do it justice, but the rest does, especially the timing of the vocals when Lao Gui does his flip
Epic