Yakuza 0: Director's Cut Brings Star-Studded English Cast to Nintendo Switch 2

Sega has officially revealed the English voice cast for Yakuza 0: Director's Cut, bringing new excitement to fans ahead of its Nintendo Switch 2 release on June 5, 2025.

The highly anticipated re-release of Yakuza 0 marks the first time the critically acclaimed action-adventure is making its way to Nintendo’s upcoming hardware, with fresh features and audio options designed to appeal to both new players and long-time series veterans. Originally developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Yakuza 0 first launched in Japan in 2015 before making its way to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms.

The Director's Cut for Nintendo Switch 2 not only includes all previously released content but also debuts a fully localized English dub—a first for the series installment.

Sega has assembled a stellar cast for the English voiceover, reaffirming its commitment to expanding the global reach of its flagship franchise. Leading the cast as Kazuma Kiryu is prominent YouTuber and voice actor Yong Yea, whose dynamic range brings new life to the iconic protagonist.

During select minigames, Kiryu’s singing voice will be performed by Topher Ngo.

Other notable cast members include Matt Mercer lending his talents to Goro Majima, and David Hayter, best known for voicing Solid Snake in the Metal Gear series, portraying Osamu Kashiwagi.

Kaiji Tang takes on the role of Akira Nishikiyama, with Greg Chun providing vocals for specific musical segments.

Risa Mei voices Makoto Makimura, further strengthening the diverse lineup. In a statement from Sega, the company emphasized its focus on creating an authentic experience for international audiences, stating that the new English voiceover aims to maintain the emotional intensity and depth of the original Japanese performances, while making the story accessible to a broader player base. The full English cast of Yakuza 0: Director's Cut on Nintendo Switch 2 features: - Kazuma Kiryu – Yong Yea / Topher Ngo (Singing) - Goro Majima – Matt Mercer - Akira Nishikiyama – Kaiji Tang / Greg Chun (Singing) - Makoto Makimura – Risa Mei - Osamu Kashiwagi – David Hayter - Jun Oda – Alejandro Saab - Tsukasa Sagawa – Andrew Kishino - Tetsu Tachibana – Howard Wang - Wen Hai Lee – Bill Millsap - Daisaku Kuze – Keston John - Hiroki Awano – Eliah Mountjoy - Homare Nishitani – Vic Chao - Keiji Shibusawa – Jon Ohye - Masaru Sera – Nobi Nakanishi - Billiken – Adam Gold - Sohei Dojima – Imari Williams - Takashi Nihara – Frank Todaro - Futoshi Shimano – Fred Tatasciore - Shintaro Kazama – Paul Nakauchi Complementing the new English voice work is the theme song “Bubble,” performed by celebrated Japanese reggae band Shōnan no Kaze, featured in the Director’s Cut announcement trailer. Yakuza 0 has sold over 3 million copies worldwide since its debut, earning praise for its immersive narrative, memorable characters, and diverse minigames.

The arrival on Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to introduce the title to an even broader audience via Nintendo’s eShop and retailers. For fans eager to sample the new voice cast, Sega has released two preview clips showcasing Yong Yea as Kazuma Kiryu and Matt Mercer as Goro Majima.

Whether players choose to experience the game with the original Japanese audio or the newly added English dub, Yakuza 0: Director's Cut on Nintendo Switch 2 promises an engaging and accessible journey into the heart of 1980s Tokyo.

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