Yakuza Cabaret has done what very few games can do: make everyone realize that dress-up games are actually a hell of a lot of fun. Of course, that's not the only appeal of Club Sunshine. It's a clever management sim built into a beat-'em-up adventure, and it perfectly captures the vibe of the series. Lauren Morton (open in new tab), Jodi McGregor (open in new tab), and Tom Senior (open in new tab) have all raved about this mode. And it's coming back, baby.

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has announced that the cabaret will return in next year's "Ryu Ga Gotoku Gaiden: The Man Whose Name Was Erased" (opens in new tab) (the "Yakuza" series will be renamed "Ryu Ga Gotoku" (opens in new tab) to reflect its Japanese designation). Not only that, but the Japanese will be able to audition to appear as hostesses in both "The Man Whose Name Was Erased" and "Like a Dragon 8". This mode already traditionally features Japanese idols and adult film actresses, and the auditions open up opportunities for the Japanese public.

According to a machine translation of Sega's site (opens in new tab), the winner will be awarded 1 million yen (about US$7,200) and the right to appear in "Like a Dragon 8" as a hostess in the live-action video "The Man Whose Name Was Erased. Applicants must be at least 20 years old and reside in Japan, and can apply to Club Sunshine by December 23.

The audition process is not likely to end until the first few months of 2023, so "Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Whose Name Was Erased" will likely be released in the middle or end of this year. announced in October, the film will reveal what Kiryu was doing between Yakuza 6 and the next film, and what Kazuma Kasuga was doing in Kiryu's It was announced at the same time as "Ryu ga Gotoku 8," scheduled for release in 2024.