Probably the weakest feeling entry so far playing the series simple but decent story with funny moments that stick unintentionally or otherwise (Yoshitaka Mine speaking English.) Also wraps up oddly like it feels in need of a "Kiwami" treatment too honestly. Without getting into spoilers it's like it was written with a clear end in mind and someone at the last minute decided to scrap that and overwrite it - without actually making it make sense or look good. Combat is fine, its an earlier Like a Dragon entry so serviceable and punchy at times but carried by cinematics and special actions. Music is great probably my favourite battle themes so far in the Kiryu games with a new location that feels different with Ryukyu though not as interesting as Sotenbori or Ijincho to explore at all. Orphanage stuff is fine but pace wise breaks up the plot way too much at awkward times in the back half. Still it has interesting and new characters with quirky antagonists and things going on so even at the lowest rung its still doing the things you like about the series right mostly.