Yakuza 8's name change was specifically for new Western players

The creators of Yakuza / Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, have given some explanation for the series title change

Community Spotlight: What do you want for Yakuza: Like a Dragon 2? » SEGAbits - #1 Source for SEGA News

Why did Sega change Yakuza to Like a Dragon? We asked the devs and learned that the title Like a Dragon 8 isn't finalized yet - AUTOMATON WEST

Sega explains why it's officially ditching the Yakuza name for Like a Dragon : r/Games

Bring Yakuza west

The American Misunderstanding of Masculinity in the “Yakuza” Series (Rough Draft), by Ethan Huang, The Ends of Globalization

The Yakuza Name Is No More in the West, and RGG Studio Explains Why

Yakuza 8 is now Like a Dragon 8 and it's coming in 2024

Review of Yakuza: Like a Dragon (2020), by Colm O'Shea, Jan, 2024

Ryu Ga Gotoku 8 Title Clarification Sparks Fan Debate｜Game8

Yakuza 3 - Wikipedia

Yakuza developer explains Like a Dragon 8 title differences

Yakuza Kiwami - Wikipedia

Yakuza Developer Just Made Like a Dragon 8's Confusing Name Even More Confusing

Yakuza 3, Yakuza Wiki

Why the Yakuza Franchise Is Now Called Like a Dragon