Love Wins: A Woman’s Affection for a Cardboard Kazuma Kiryu

Celebrating Love in the Gaming World

Who needs traditional romance when you can tie the knot with a cardboard cutout? Recently, at a dazzling event by Sega for the 20th anniversary of the Like a Dragon series, a bold soul known as lala_nyan0617 took the plunge. Clad in a wedding dress, she bravely clasped hands (well, sort of) with her new cardboard husband, the one and only Kazuma Kiryu.

When Cardboard Meets Romance

She shared her joyous moments with the Dragon of Dojima on social media, expressing her excitement about finally meeting such a “wonderful person.” “From now on, I’ll always stay by your side and support you,” she exclaimed, pouring her heart out to her flat, yet charismatic companion. Who could resist a digital romance like that?

Now, let’s be real—it wasn’t an actual wedding, but it sure was entertaining to see fans gather to celebrate their love for fictional characters in all sorts of humorous ways at the Weddings, Funerals, and Other Ceremonies Exhibition held in Tokyo from late November to late December.

Imagine snagging mock marriage and even divorce papers while celebrating! Sure, marrying a guy who spends most of his time in brawls isn’t the safest choice, but have you seen his charm? Plus, he’s the star of some of the most thrilling games around.

If you’re yearning to pledge your love to your favorite Like a Dragon character—or perhaps to grieve over one—a follow-up event is set to be held in Osaka this coming February. Looks like the cardboard wedding trend could be catching on—who’s next in line for the cardboard altar? 🎮💍