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Stranger Than Heaven Uses Likeness Of Actor Who Died 12 Years Ago
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Stranger Than Heaven Uses Likeness Of Actor Who Died 12 Years Ago

Kotaku·Bee Wertheimer·25 days ago
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Xbox and Sega presented a broadcast on Wednesday that shared new details about their upcoming Yakuza prequel, Stranger than Heaven . Since the broadcast aired, RGG Studio has come under fire for its bizarre choice to use the likeness of famous film actor Bunta Sugawara, who passed away in 2014.  In a press release for the upcoming game, Sega shared the following statement: “In STRANGER THAN HEAVEN , the late and legendary actor Bunta Sugawara appears. SEGA received formal consent from his family, and, with materials provided by Toei Company, Ltd.—which produced many of Mr. Sugawara’s films, including the Battles Without Honor and Humanity series—RGG Studio crafted his CG character design based on archival footage and photographs from the time. “The character’s voice is performed by actor Takashi Ukaji, who shared a close connection with Mr. Sugawara,” Sega concludes.…

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