Im far, far too young to have watched his movies when they were first released.
Icouldbuy his entire filmography on Blu-ray, but Im not flush with cash or space to store discs.
As I watched it, I had a couple of thoughts.
First, that this might be my favourite of all his films so far.
And third, that Sailor was reminding me an awful lot of Goro Majima.
Specifically, Yakuza 0 like many, it was my entry into the series.
I gasped, I cheered, and I laughed so hard I almost cried.
I thought, my god,this iscamp.
Id never played a game that filled me with so much unadulterated joy.
It was so earnest, and so… weird.
Sailor is unpredictable, overwhelmingly passionate, and at times violent.
I am farfromtheonlypersonwhosmadethis comparison.
TV Tropesstates that Majimas fit was directly inspired by Sailors in Wild at Heart.
I have not been able to find a reputable source confirming this.
I dont necessarily believe thats true, but like…theyre the same picture.
These things tie in nicely with what I, and many fans, love about the Yakuza games.
There really isDavid Lynch everywhere for those with the eyes to see.
