Taking those finances to the Sky... where he can commit all those SKY CRIIIIIIIIIIIIIMES

Haruka is lucky that Akiyama is helping her to become an idol instead of becoming one himself

Kiryu's version sounds like a man who's depressed after a breakup This version sounds like a man who's utterly broken beyond repair crying to the heavens

Kiryu: I sing for you Akiyama: I sing my heart out for you

Before a meme: great song During a meme: great song After a meme: great song

I sing for you.

Everytime I hear this, I also remember that Akiyama's VA (Yamadera Koichi) is also the official Japanese VA for Donald Duck

Akiyama's seiyuu, Koichi Yamadera, is known for many roles, especially ones everyone mentions like Spike Spiegel, Beerus and Donald Duck, but I'm gonna casually drop one here that I know will shock the most people. You're listening to the man behind Mew right now. Yes, Mew, the Pokemon.

This is sung by the voice actor of Donald Duck in Kingdom Hearts Edit: He's the voice actor for Donald Duck in general

this is like the careless whisper of japan

I expected a picture of his old girlfriend from the past, or of Yasuko. I got a picture of his hobo self. I love this series.

Bruh this guy is singing in 4k

Akiyamas voice breaking on "yubi wa hazu shimasu" brings a tear to my eye every time

I dedicate this song to my past hobo self.

Boy knowing the english lyrics make this even funnier with how Kiryu was singing about the Pocket Circuit Fighter.

Don't get me wrong, Kiryu is a good singer... but this dude SLAUGHTERS this song.

Fun fact: some Filipino karaoke machines (Platinum Karaoke featuring OSM Vol. 91) have this in the list. You can sing Baka Mitai in the Philippines.

His voice is so smooth I slipped and fell on my ass.

Ya know i usually die with laughter at the yakuza karaoke but damn akiyama’s voice is so fucking smooth

Ah Yakuza, the only series that can get people to laugh, cry, and die all at the same time

The Japanese lyrics are written in a woman's language. There is a strange inflection in the song about a woman who continues to love "a man who is a bad liar and hurt chasing his dreams," sung by a yakuza who lives in a world of violence and pride.

This version of Baka Mitai is much more peaceful and relaxing.

So glad they used Kiryu's version for the memes. Must protect Shun Akiyama's version.

When you realize she was flirting with you all this time 3 years ago

We sing this collectively as a fanbase, waiting for Akiyama to return

When you finally graduate, but then you realize it means your days with the boys are over

"See you again.." Last online: 5 years ago

Koichi Yamadera's singing voice is just something else, never get tired of hearing it

Literally akiyama's voice is like a fine wine. I listen to this song 4 to 5 times a day

When they use Kiryu’s version in memes instead of yours

I just love how so many people, who never heard of this song or the Yakuza franchise before the meme, have unknowingly clicked on this video and discovered the best version by accident, as it features the best singer in the franchise (Shun Akiyama). FYI, folks: the version that became famous is the one that was sung by Kazuma Kiryu (one of the main characters of the Yakuza games). This version features Shun Akiyama, another main character who gets introduced in Yakuza 4. Akiyama is the guy at 03:07, while Kiryu is the guy you've probably already seen (white/grey suit). Oh, and you might wonder why such a song is in a video game about Yakuza. Well, those games have Karaoke mini-games, which have many gems like this song (and there are plenty of other mini-games too...). Also, those games aren't only "serious" crime dramas. Oh boy, if only you people knew. Yakuza games are literal troll/shitpost games that dial up the comedy REALLY fast when outside the main story. They make you cry rivers or almost choke from laughter. Such is the duality of the Yakuza games.

Akiyama was the best Yakuza protagonist. It's criminal we haven't gotten a spinoff.

Thank god our king is back in Infinite Wealth. It's been so long without him.

When you finally pass a test, but it’s the COVID-19 test

Kiryu's version is fine, but a bit deceptive in that the way he sings it comes off as charming. Meanwhile, Akiyama's starts off smooth but he delivers the pain of the lyrics with every time he goes through the chorus. That expression is what officially changed my feelings about this song. I thought it was goofy (mostly thanks to the games), but after reading these lyrics and hearing his delivery, I feel sad about it now.

This version is just so much better If you ask me

I'm SO GLAD Akiyama and Saejima got more karaoke in Yakuza 5. Akiyama's voice is BEAUTIFUL.

imagine a majima version, and his picture will be a photo of the watch...

Am I the only one imagining the voice actor in the booth recordimg this masterpeice and the people outside just staring with their mouths agape?

The amount of emotion poured into this is second to none, truly a master piece. My man lost everything, pulled himself up and got to the top, struggled some more, and still has the drive to work towards pushung people into doing something charitable.

I have listened to this song numerous times, but this particular parts of the song are the best in my oppinion: 0:01 0:02 0:03 0:04 0:05 0:06 0:07 0:08 0:09 0:10 0:11 0:12 0:13 0:14 0:15 0:16 0:17 0:18 0:19 0:20 0:21 0:22 0:23 0:24 0:25 0:26 0:27 0:28 0:29 0:30 0:31 0:32 0:33 0:34 0:35 0:36 0:37 0:38 0:39 0:40 0:41 0:42 0:43 0:44 0:45 0:46 0:47 0:48 0:49 0:50 0:51 0:52 0:53 0:54 0:55 0:56 0:57 0:58 0:59 1:00 1:01 1:02 1:03 1:04 1:05 1:06 1:07 1:08 1:09 1:10 1:11 1:12 1:13 1:14 1:15 1:16 1:17 1:18 1:19 1:20 1:21 1:22 1:23 1:24 1:25 1:26 1:27 1:28 1:29 1:30 1:31 1:32 1:33 1:34 1:35 1:36 1:37 1:38 1:39 1:40 1:41 1:42 1:43 1:44 1:45 1:46 1:47 1:48 1:49 1:50 1:51 1:52 1:53 1:54 1:55 1:56 1:57 1:58 1:59 2:00 2:01 2:02 2:03 2:04 2:05 2:06 2:07 2:08 2:09 2:10 2:11 2:12 2:13 2:14 2:15 2:16 2:17 2:18 2:19 2:20 2:21 2:22 2:23 2:24 2:25 2:26 2:27 2:28 2:29 2:30 2:31 2:32 2:33 2:34 2:35 2:36 2:37 2:38 2:39 2:40 2:41 2:42 2:43 2:44 2:45 2:46 2:47 2:48 2:49 2:50 2:51 2:52 2:53 2:54 2:55 2:56 2:57 2:58 2:59 3:00 3:01 3:02 3:03 3:04 3:05 3:06 3:07 3:08 3:09 3:10 3:11 3:12 3:13 3:14 3:15 3:16 3:17 3:18 3:19 3:20 3:21 3:22 3:23 3:24 3:25 3:26 3:27 3:28 3:29 3:30 3:31 3:32 3:33 3:34 3:35 3:36 3:37 3:38 3:39 3:40 3:41 3:42 3:43 3:44 3:45 3:46 3:47 3:48 3:49 3:50 3:51 3:52 3:53 3:54 3:55 3:56 3:57 3:58 3:59 4:00 4:01 4:02 4:03 4:04 4:05 4:06 4:07 4:08 4:09 4:10 4:11 4:12 4:13 4:14 4:15 4:16 4:17 4:18 4:19 4:20 4:21 4:22 4:23 4:24 4:25 4:26 4:27 4:28 4:29 4:30 4:31 4:32 4:33 4:34 4:35 4:36 4:37 4:38 4:39 4:40 4:41 4:42 4:43 4:44 4:45 4:46 4:47 4:48

all memes aside, this dude's got a great voice. like where is his album

2M views.. damn you guys really did it. Never thought I'd reached this far on a lyric video I did originally for myself to enjoy singing to it. Should I be thanking the meme? Lol. Btw thanks you guys. So happy to see how far this video has reached. Akiyama deserves the recognition too you know hsjsjdj.

何が凄いって、秋山の声を崩さないように歌ってこの上手さって事なんだよなぁ

The superior Baka Mitai.

Yo if I ever walked into a karaoke bar and saw a man singing this beautifully I'd cry!!!

Akiyama has the voice that sounds like he could be a singer for one of those hostess bars in the 40s. I get some Frank Sinatra vibes in his voice. He has a beautiful voice and it helps that his voice actor is a fluent English speaker

Kiryu and Shun's versions are equally amazing and for completely different moods

Even after 4 years, still love this song

So apparently there's been this meme of deepfake videos of basically yakuza characters (and others) singing this song 😂 (kiryu version though) and y'all have been coming here because of that meme lol. Welcome to the club! Sorry if this version kinda dissapoints you since it's not kiryu 😂😂 I honestly prefer akiyama's version. And thanks a lot for the views and likes ✨ Edit: Don't forget to also check out Goro Majima's 24 Hour Cinderella lyric video available on my channel! You're gonna love it! I mean who doesn't love the Mad Dog of Shimano haha. Btw no hate on Kiryu I love all of the Yakuza characters so much.

No matter how many times I listen to this, I still have to begin it with, "I sing for you." Never change Yakuza.

Watched this on New year's at 11: 58: 54pm. It hit the main chorus perfectly

best version

Welcome newcomers, this is the Yakuza series. It's got action, drama, comedy, and best of all... *Karaoke.*

This version slaps harder than Kiryu's imo.

You can feel the emotions. Bro this give me chills everytime his VA freaking rocks and nailed it. This hits harder

Akiyama's voice is WOW o_O The way he's sung this really reminds me of how he is when it comes to love. He's smooth but a bit fragile. He falls *deep* and gets hurt just as deeply. And you can see it not in the lyrics but in his voice. Yamadera's amazing.

This song is much sadder than anyone would like to admit honestly

You watch Kiryu’s for the meme. You watch Akiyama’s to be inspired.

Love how half the comments are people calling Akiyama "this dude" because they don't even know who he is

This song has one of the saddest, most bittersweet feelings to it that ive ever heard. It's like a heartfelt goodbye to a dear friend you've known your whole life, and all you can do is cry as they walk away.

It doesn't matter which version is better because at the end of the day, the song is beautifully sang by both singers/VA and it suits both versions really well. You also can't argue the instrumental is too beautiful to ignore. I love both versions of the song myself.

What most people don't know is that this is actually the best version of Baka Mitai! Don't get me wrong, Kiryu's version is also super good, but in Akiyama's version you can REALLY hear the emotions. Akiyama in this song really sounds like his big love just left him and he is super sad about it.

That voice is so clear He can sing ur entire life in that song . Damn Akiyama .

I can sing this all day in karaoke lounges

I sing for you

I'm native JPN, and this video mistranslated the subjects. This is a song from the perspective of a woman in love with a bad man (yakuza), that means, yakuza characters (full grown man) are singing emotionally in female language.

Can't believe he voices beerus

Akiyama is the best at singing Bakamitai. His voice makes you melt.

Shun Akiyama's version is more modern like he's actually on stage performing on a show that is a singing competition like he was singing it if it was his last.

The only thing Akiyama doesn't have at this point is good lungs, *especially when he's running after people.*

Flat earth believers when they relalize they have been breathing from atmosphere and not atmoflat:

the way he says dore dake, like damn king i hear you

I think this is the best version. His pronounciation hit the feels.

Kiryu's version is more mellow and peaceful, going off of audio alone it's the version that sounds like he's keeping to himself while people are sleeping in the next room, or that he has issues with himself & his friends forced him to do karaoke (something he wouldn't do on his own), he doesn't want to hear himself but can take solice in knowing the crowd wants an encore once he makes it through Akiyama's is sheer passion with a brazen confidence, the version to just let it out, it matters not who hears him, let them listen, he knows what he's doing and takes charge with it, he knows he can stun the crowd by tapping into his soul and he does just that

Another reason why Akiyama is my favorite character in the series along with Kiryu. Kiryu’s version is good, but Akiyama’s version is next level beautiful… it really makes me feel things 😭

This version is the best in my opinion because holy shit i can really feel the pain.

It is a crime that his version isn’t on Spotify. And no, the duet version with Saejima doesn’t count, I want Akiyama’s solo version

I remember faintly hearing this when I was making breakfast. I left the waffle in the toaster, unattended to answer the call of duty. When I returned my kitchen was smoky and the epicenter was the toaster. I rushed to save my waffle but I was too late. My breakfast was now an unrecognizable black lump. I collapsed to the floor in agony as my waffle crackled and tried to comfort it to the tune of this song.

i've been feeling really emotional lately, and reading the lyrics just makes me cry.

Tbh I like this version because the key the song is in not only hammers in that 80/90s nostalgia, but it sounds more lighter and almost heartwarming. Yeah they’re the same song but different keys, but that’s makes a big difference in the tone of a song

Sounds like an OST for an 80's Yakuza movie.

To think that this guy voices Donald Duck

To be honest, I kind of prefer this version of Baka Mitai over the more popular version sung by Kiryu. It's just... so beautiful.

See you space cowboy.

We need a compilation of everyone singing Bakamitai

Akiyama’s voice is smooth as butter, I love this man

His voice brought me to tears. Literally.

Looks, money and that voice, Akiyama, the man has it all...

The way he sings the "Sukisugite" Part, really hits me hard In the feels..😔✊

This is the best version of Baka Mitai hands down. I really love the Kiryu rendition, but here the voice make such a difference...

This is premium frfrfrfr

_Devils never cry._ Goodbye super best friends play...

God his version is so wonderful....his voice is so beautiful

Koichi yamadera has without a doubt the best singing voice I’ve ever heard

2% of people in this comment section have actually played yakuza 5 lmao

Kazuma Kiryu: How sad are you? Shun Akiyama: Yes.

All memes aside, this is really beautiful and makes me cry...

Fun fact: this is the only version of this song I like and Spotify doesn’t have it.

It's at this moment when you break down, just having learned that the man singing this has also been voicing Donald Duck for almost 30 years