The mere mention of the word Shinobi brings two concepts to mind for the older generation. Either it's a synonym for ninja or a game from the SEGA Master System. I'm sure that for most, a cranial flash from the 90s immediately lights up when arcades were temples, and anyone who could throw a shuriken from half a meter away became a local hero. 

The Like a Dragon series (formerly known as Yakuza) has existed for nearly two decades, and behind it stands Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, a team within SEGA that has managed to create one of the most unique and entertaining series in the industry. Their work is characterized by a distinctive blend of serious crime drama and absolute madness.