#codename joryu

[atmiek]

[asetamago]

"i've given up my past, my life, and even my name"

Unfiltered ver. below

Yea I'm ready to get hurt again

[kamuro-junrenka]

I have Many Thoughts about the summit but i want to say the only two more prominent things on my mind rn that i think will happen

1) kiryu proposses to the girl in gaiden hes apparently protecting

2) gaiden will be the best yakuza game ever and 8 will be either a dissappointment or just not great in general

[helioshellion]

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

releasing on november 8/9th i guess!??!

“Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding.Under the codename “Joryu,” Kiryu embarks on a gripping action narrative with bone-shattering combat in vibrant locations filled with exciting characters and activities.Ultimate Combat with Two High-Impact Fighting Styles

Dynamically switch between the Yakuza and Agent fighting styles in visceral melee combat.With the Yakuza style, strike fear into enemies by unleashing wildly aggressive moves powered by Kiryu’s unparalleled strength and flair.Or up the ante with the Agent style by delivering blows with absolute speed and precision, while using an array of high-tech gadgets like electrified bind wires to stun enemies then send them flying.Strategically adapt to the situation and leverage both styles to dominate and destroy hordes of enemies.“

[netheritetanto]

TW://sexual assault, abuse

Kosei Shishido is a character that I have seen misrepresented in many aspects. I figured I would go ahead and represent what he actually stands for and the reasons for his always imminent betrayal. 

Shishido has, in many aspects, lived a life close to Kiryu’s. He seems to be obsessed to a point with Joryu. He sees right through the exterior of that obviously fake codename. He sees the strength. He sees fully realized the type of man he wants to be, despite the Daidoji label marked deep into his skin. Kiryu still holds a space and carries the weight of the Dragon of Dojima as plain as the clothes on his back. That type of room captivating awe. That mere respect that no one really truly had shown him before was standing right in front of him and he was frustrated at the thought someone would strip themselves of a weight as powerful as that of Kazuma Kiryu. As we move through the story, you feel a profound sense of sadness weighing down on his shoulders. Knowing the yakuza world, it is easy to ignore this. The way he holds himself. The oni mask… Why would someone so powerful in build and bulk and someone who wants power hide their face from the light of day? Then we meet the puppet master. 

Nishitani Homare III. A character who I rightfully despise, has taken control from Shishido in every possible concept. A former Jingweon Mafia member himself, he knew the importance of the weight of a name. Of appearance. Of merely existing in a circumstance that had never been born for him to inhabit. He has a stolen name, but not a stolen face. A name that has actual meaning in the yakuza world. He uses it disgracefully to the original owner, Homare Nishitani. I guarantee if Homare knew about the 3rd he would tear him to pieces. As I say this, I shift back to Shishido. His face, pockmarked, dragged, mangled by something. You notice this immediately after the mask comes off. It is a defining feature of a face that is exceptionally handsome. You wonder if this is the only part of his body to hold these deep pits categorized as scars. The pain that he must have felt as the weapon sliced his skin couldn't have been less than searing, white hot. Then Nishitani III unleashes his true villainy. He has Shishido under lock and key. His dog. He’s collared and it was hard to hear such a thing. Why? How? 

Shishido was born under a different name. A name that held less weight than dog shit on the bottom of your shoe. He was sold into slavery by his father to the Kijin Clan, forced from fifteen to be in death matches in their coliseum. The more matches he won, the more he caught the attention of the person who oversaw these fights. Nishitani III. He was caught in his “good grace” to ultimately be taken advantage of. Tortured. The scars on his face held that weight. Sexually abused. His mind held this tightly, as you see in the particularly hard to watch cutscene of one of Watase’s guys openly commenting and making fun of him for. This went on for decades a “living hell” that “broke his mind and body”. What did he have to do other than fight? What could he do when he lost, facing the 3rd and hoping he would hopefully do the least amount of damage to him. When did his mind break? Did it take a while of the abuse? Or did he withstand some of it, only to be broken by another thing forcefully done to him? In any case, even the name Watase gave him, with time, degradated and withered. He felt less and less like a human and perhaps more like a monster. An oni, perhaps? Forced and fed into violence, striking down those who would hurt him, would hurt his abuser. This is why he feels betrayed and ultimately would betray Kiryu, his name was not enough for him and he needed to know why. 

Shishido, crushed, broken, tired. He was everything when he went into the building to retrieve the note that was to end the Omi Alliance forever. The place that had given him his name, although now it felt and rang hollow, couldn’t end just like that, right? He was dumbfounded. Heartbroken, even. How could they do this to him? How could they get rid of this for everyone who had gained a name from their somewhat twisted profession? What about the legends? What about title and rank and bosses and underlings? He was even somewhat worried about what that meant for Nishitani III even despite everything. He had given him power, even if it was lesser than he would have wanted. The “murder” of the 3rd was framed as a mercy. As if he survived, what would happen to the dissolution plan? Although this pissed Kiryu and Tsuruno off, at least he was gone. Until he wasn't. 

The full villainy of Shishido is overwritten by his extreme grief and hatred. He was about to lose another name, one granted by the people who had saved his life and given it purpose. Who else did he have to turn to other than his abuser, Nishitani Homare III. Who also suspected Joryu’s real nature. Whose name symbolized power in the Kijin Clan. Who could overturn the dissolution with sheer numbers, if he desired. Kiryu was their shared enemy. Kiryu was also their ultimate downfall. Joryu isn’t a man. He is a concept. A ghost. When you have hauntings, who do you call? Well, Shishido and the 3rd saw themselves as Ghostbusters of sorts. If he was revealed to be alive, what would happen to the things he was trying to protect? No one knew, but it was a point of contention. If they could get the Dragon of Dojima behind them, if they could reveal he was still alive? The dissolution would come falling down with them. This is the end to which the means are defined. Shishido had to protect his abuser because he had lost every other thing that had given him the little power he did possess. The collar tightened around his neck and with it, he lost his power again.

After Kiryu defeats Shishido, there is nothing left for him. I’m sure he knew, somewhere. Deep down he would lose. But he went down fighting with everything he had. But little did he know he wouldn’t die there. An even worse fate awaited him and his abuser. They were both taken to become Daidoji, to become complicit to their ways, even if they had to keep them half alive to do so. I can only imagine the terror as Shishido wakes up only to find he’s lost not only his name, but his rank and power along with it. The dissolution went off without a hitch. Kosei Shishido was a dead man and to top it all off? He was to be in this organization with a new name, new rank. He would have to fight to be back at the top, although the top is different in Daidoji’s books. There is no top. You are either a good agent or a bad one. The realization he was to spend probably the rest of his life chained to his abuser while simultaneously chained like a dog to the Daidoji was one I could only imagine caused the worst pain in him. I fear it may have even made him complicit to the Daidoji, which will have to be figured out with the release of Infinite Wealth. I hope there is a way to save him in some way, as I think he does deserve peace. 

[skrunksthatwunk]

hey can we talk about kiryu being fucking awful at disguising himself? just really bad at being discreet in general like

he shows up to events (i.e. the funeral in yk1, y7) "in disguise", which is actually just a different suit + sunglasses (to some extent i get that when you wear the same suit for 20-30 yrs to the point where ppl impersonating you include it, wearing a different suit might be legit good enough but. come on man. clark kent ass)

in y5 when he moves away from morning glory but keeps wiring them money and haruka's like "jeez dad. you're really not good at this"

and then he also chooses suzuki as his fake ID taxisona name, which is literally the fake name saejima used in y4. i mean there's no reason NOT to steal it but it feels a little lazy

in y6 the several times he goes into smth with a ski mask on for discretion and then takes it off for literally no reason

in y7 when he reveals he's actually alive and saejima and majima are BOTH like "oh finally. we knew you weren't dead lol"

in the trailer for gaiden when he's like working undercover and his codename is joryu. like aye good thinking babe they'll never catch you now

in y8 his hair's gray and ungelled and he wears different clothes and (assuming he hasn't fully retracted his fake death) this is still his idea of disguise. not dyeing his hair and letting it lie flat/dyeing it gray/getting a wig that makes the top of his head look slightly too tall. as a possible disguise he's improved but like. not beyond halloween office party levels y'know

[demifiendrsa]

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name  | Gameplay Reveal Trailer

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store) on November 9, 2023 for $49.99.

Pre-orders include the “Legendary Fighter Pack,” which includes characters Daigo Dojima, Goro Majima, and Taiga Saejima as bonus boss battles.

Key visual

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Overview

Erase Your Past to Protect Your Future Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding. Under the codename “Joryu,” Kiryu embarks on a gripping action narrative with bone-shattering combat in vibrant locations filled with exciting characters and activities. Ultimate Combat with Two High-Impact Fighting Styles Dynamically switch between the Yakuza and Agent fighting styles in visceral melee combat. With the Yakuza style, strike fear into enemies by unleashing wildly aggressive moves powered by Kiryu’s unparalleled strength and flair. Or up the ante with the Agent style by delivering blows with absolute speed and precision, while using an array of high-tech gadgets like electrified bind wires to stun enemies then send them flying. Strategically adapt to the situation and leverage both styles to dominate and destroy hordes of enemies. Endless Entertainment Whether you’re brawling in the secret Castle arena, singing a new karaoke song, enjoying a drink at the live-action cabaret club, or racing in the pocket circuit, the world offers a variety of immersive experiences. An intriguing informant named Akame also provides thrilling sub-missions, drawing you into an epic showdown that unfolds the more you explore and enjoy Sotenbori, Yokohama and the mysterious Castle.

[satoshi-mochida]

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name launches November 9

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Yakuza 6 Spoilers.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on November 9 for $49.99, SEGA announced.

Pre-orders include the “Legendary Fighter Pack,” which includes characters Daigo Dojima, Goro Majima, and Taiga Saejima as bonus boss battles.

Here is an overview of the game, via SEGA:

Erase Your Past to Protect Your Future

Once a legendary yakuza, Kazuma Kiryu faked his own death and abandoned his name for the sake of protecting his family. Now, he is thrust into conflict by a mysterious figure attempting to drive him out of hiding.

Under the codename “Joryu,” Kiryu embarks on a gripping action narrative with bone-shattering combat in vibrant locations filled with exciting characters and activities.

Ultimate Combat with Two High-Impact Fighting Styles

Dynamically switch between the Yakuza and Agent fighting styles in visceral melee combat.

With the Yakuza style, strike fear into enemies by unleashing wildly aggressive moves powered by Kiryu’s unparalleled strength and flair.

Or up the ante with the Agent style by delivering blows with absolute speed and precision, while using an array of high-tech gadgets like electrified bind wires to stun enemies then send them flying.

Strategically adapt to the situation and leverage both styles to dominate and destroy hordes of enemies.

Endless Entertainment

Whether you’re brawling in the secret Castle arena, singing a new karaoke song, enjoying a drink at the live-action cabaret club, or racing in the pocket circuit, the world offers a variety of immersive experiences.

An intriguing informant named Akame also provides thrilling sub-missions, drawing you into an epic showdown that unfolds the more you explore and enjoy Sotenbori, Yokohama and the mysterious Castle.

Watch a new trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery. Visit the official website here.

Reveal Trailer

English

Japanese

[itsvs]

that codename 'joryu' is so fucking funny skdbjsbdndbb

[todayisafridaynight]

Okay hear me out. You know how Kiryu's codename is Joryu? What if Jo is working with Kiryu on whatever his Top Secret Mission is and they've just swapped syllables to come up with their codenames so Jo's codename is Ki and actually no I can't even keep this up as a bit

his name's fuckin KI 😭😭

[gothixm00nz]

Ex-fucking-cuse me??? CODENAME JORYU???? I wanna be mad that they made NO FUCKING ATTEMPT TO HIDE WHO HE IS... but I'm actually impressed.

Joryu Jozuma. I wonder if we'll get to meet Joro Jojima at some point... he sounds cool.

[shahananasrin-blog]

[ad_1] Xbox announced a slew of new titles coming to its Game Pass subscription service this year. At its Tokyo Game Show segment, held Thursday, the publisher confirmed that Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will be available to members for free on day one i.e., November 9. In it, Kazama Kiryu, the famous Yakuza who faked his death to protect his family, slips into the black suit once again and works as a bodyguard codenamed ‘Joryu.' His cover is soon threatened when a mysterious figure with ties to the past comes to haunt him, spawning a crazed frenzy across the streets of Japan, as we punch our way through hordes.Then, prepare to journey into 1860s Japan with Like a Dragon: Ishin!, which is slated to arrive on Xbox Game Pass sometime this year. Don the clothes and weaponry of the venerable lone samurai Sakamoto Ryoma to clear your name off murder and in turn, restore honour to your family's legacy. Deflect oncoming bullets with your katana, slice down the naysayers, and feed red hot pickles to your enemies in this historical adventure that was once considered impossible to port by developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. For the uninitiated, this Yakuza game was released earlier this year on PC and console, and now the Game Pass debut allows members to play it for free.Microsoft's attempts to buy SEGA might've gone nowhere, but the latter continues putting its titles up for easy access on Xbox Game Pass. The chibi-styled Persona 5 Tactica is also coming on day one — November 17 — on the service, pitting the Phantom Thieves into a bizarre Medieval Europe-inspired realm, whose citizens thrive under the watchful tyrannical oppression from the Legionnaires. In addition to its turn-based combat system that's reliant on planning, the game also brings a new Quest system — a set of special stages that grant rewards in exchange for completing them. Persona 5 Tactica will be out on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. Meanwhile, the long-awaited Persona 3 remake arrives February 2, 2024, putting you in the shoes of a transfer student moonlighting as a hero to investigate the ‘Dark Hour.'The original Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy comes to Xbox Game Pass next week, on September 26, so you can conduct hardcore investigations and fight to save your clients in engaging courtroom battles. All 14 episodes spanning the first three games — Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Justice For All, and Trials and Tribulations — are included in this package. Another key highlight was Forza Motorsport — out October 10 — showing off its Japanese Hakone race track, surrounded by beautiful cherry blossom trees.We also got a look at Mineko's Night Market, an adorable social simulation game that has you unravel the secrets behind the mythical Sun Cat Nikko, who's been sighted several times at the base of Mount Fugu. Solve puzzles, craft peculiar items to survive, and have your cat compete in races. It's out October 26 on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. Then there's Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes releasing on April 23, 2024 — a classic JRPG experience where you lead over 100 playable characters across the war-torn lands of Allraan.Here's the list of games from Tokyo Game Show confirmed to land on Xbox Game Pass, for quick reference: Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes — April 23, 2024 (Day One)An Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription starts in India at Rs. 549 per month, whereas PC Game Pass/ Core (console) standard membership costs Rs. 349 monthly.Affiliate links may be automatically generated - see our ethics statement for details. [ad_2]

[satoshi-mochida]

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name further details story, characters, and organizations

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Publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have released new information and screenshots on the story, characters, and organizations of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.

Get the details below, via the official website.

■ Story

What must you sacrifice to protect the ones you love?

A former legend in the yakuza world, Kazuma Kiryu fakes his death in order to protect his loved ones.

Having become an agent for the Daidoji Faction and assigned the codename “Joryu,” Kiryu hunts down an illegal gold smuggling site in the Port of Yokohama. It was supposed to be an easy assignment; little more than loose change for the organization. When he arrives, he finds several dozen Daidoji agents on standby. Despite having reached the rank of chairman within the Tojo Clan, Kiryu has maintained a relatively low profile among his peers here. Unable to resist their provocation, he ends up violently lashing out, which only widens the gaping hole inside him.

However, at that very moment, a mysterious group shows up.

The deal had gone sour. No outsider should have known about it. And amid the chaos and confusion, the shady group seems to recognize Kiryu. They mustn’t be allowed to vanish into the shadows.

Though he had severed all ties to his past, Kazuma Kiryu finds himself stepping into the maelstrom of the underworld once more…

■ Characters

Kazuma Kiryu (portrayed by Takaya Kuroda)

“This fight is just my way of killing time—so is the rest of my life.”

A former legendary yakuza who has erased his past and name.

A former legendary yakuza who made a pact with the Daidoji Faction and discarded his past. Once famed as the Dragon of Dojima, Kiryu reached as high as Chairman of the Tojo Clan. He also ran the Morning Glory Orphanage in Okinawa for a time. However, all traces of his past life have been buried away, and he intends to keep it that way. Forever cut off from his children at the orphanage, Kiryu aimlessly fills the void with missions from the Daidoji Faction.

Kosei Shishido (portrayed by Yasukaze Motomiya)

“If ya wanna beat me, you’ll have to kill me first. There ain’t no rules in a deathmatch!”

The Watase Family’s ace-in-the-hole.

The Watase Family is the most powerful group within the Omi Alliance and is led by Masaru Watase, who is next-in-line to become chairman of the alliance.

A capable lieutenant within the family, Shishido wields deadly weapons without any regard for his victims’ lives. He commands authority through terror and intimidation.

Yuki Tsuruno (portrayed by Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi)

“There’s no use playing dumb. I just get the job done—no questions asked!”

A yakuza sworn to the Watase Family.

Tsuruno is a captain of Watase Family and its second highest-ranking member. A bold and meticulous planner, he leads the group in the absence of its head with loyalty and tenacity. He has laid a mountain of traps to ensnare Kiryu.

Akame (portrayed by First Summer Uika)

“The truth is, yer nothin’ on yer own.”

A shadowy figure who knows the ins and outs of Sotenbori.

Akame is a jack-of-all-trades based in Sotenbori, Osaka. She is deeply acquainted with the city’s underbelly thanks to her Akame Network, which spans across every nook and cranny of the city. She also acts as an intermediary for a certain person, guiding them to their destination.

Homare Nishitani III (portrayed by Kim Jaeuck)

“That ain’t your real name, am I right? …Aren’t you s’posed to be dead?”

Third patriarch of the Kijin Clan, a direct subsidiary of the Omi Alliance.

Nishitani is a young yakuza who quickly rose up through the ranks and took over as head of the Kijin Clan. His dashing looks betray the madness swirling beneath. He loves nothing more than to put his life on the line in a fight to the death. Within the Omi Alliance, Nishitani is an immensely influential figure on par with Watase.

Kihei Hanawa (portrayed by Hiroki Tochi)

“Your next job just came in. For codename Joryu, of course.”

Leader of the Daidoji Faction.

As a handler for the Daidoji Faction, Hanawa serves as the only point of contact between Kazuma Kiryu and the outside world. His interactions with Kiryu are strictly professional and lack any warmth. He shows no hesitancy in reprimanding the legendary yakuza.

■ Organizations

Omi Alliance

Japan’s largest yakuza organization based in Osaka. With the weakening of its former longtime enemy the Tojo Clan, the Omi Alliance is on the brink of ruling all of Japan.

Daidoji Faction

A group with deep ties to politics and industry, who secretly inherited the wealth and authority of the late “Fixer of the Showa Era,” Minoru Daidoji.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on November 9.

View the screenshots at the gallery.

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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name details story, cast, combat, and locations

Gematsu Source

[Yakuza 6 spoilers]

Publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have released new information on the story, cast, combat, and locations of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.

Get the details below, via the official website.

Story

What must you sacrifice to protect the ones you love?

A former legend in the yakuza world, Kazuma Kiryu fakes his death in order to protect his loved ones.

He occasionally receives missions as a secret agent for the Daidoji Faction, a shadowy organization that once operated as a fixer for the government. Kiryu’s very existence is kept a closely guarded secret within Daidoji. There he languishes away each day in his self-imposed solitude. Until one day, somebody arrives to drag Kiryu back into the fold.

Cast

Kazuma Kiryu (portrayed by Takaya Kuroda) – A former legendary yakuza who has erased his past and name.

Kosei Shishido (portrayed by Yasukaze Motomiya) – A lieutenant of the Watse Family, an Omi Alliance subsidiary. The Watase Family’s ace-in-the-hole.

Yuki Tsuruno (portrayed by Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) – A captain of the Watase Family, an Omi Alliance Subsidairy. A yakuza swordn to the Watase Family.

Akame (portrayed by First Summer Uika) – A shadowy figure who knows the ins and outs of Sotenbori.

Homare Nishitani III (portrayed by Kim Jaeuck) – Patriarch of the Kijin Clan, an Omi Alliance Subsidairy. Thidr partriarch of the Kijin Clan, a direct subsidiary of the Omi Alliance.

Kihei Hanawa (portrayed by Hiroki Tochi) – Leader of the Daidoji Faction.

Gripping performances from Takaya Kuroda, Yasukaze Motomiya, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, First Summer Uika, Kim Jae-Uck, Hiroki Tochi.

Combat

Yakuza Style – Dominate your enemies through brute force. The final form of Kiryu’s signature brawling style. Pummel enemies with a ferocious flurry of punches and kicks, or use your environment as a weapon.

Agent Style – Subdue targets with sheer speed. The secret martial art practiced by operatives of the Daidoji Faction. Codename Joryu’s preferred style of combat. A swift and deadly style inspired by different martial arts across the world. It incorporates the use of gadgets to quickly dispatch enemies.Mix and match both styles to take down your foes!

Mix and match both styles to take down your foes!

Locations

Sotenbori, Osaka – Sotenbori, Osaka serves as the main setting of the game. In areas under the control of the Omi Alliance, there is a high chance that somebody will recognize Kiryu.

Isezaki Ijincho, Yokohama – A city in Yokohama near the harbor that is home to the Seiryu Clan, the only yakuza organization in the area. They become the target of Kiryu as he attempts to solve a case.

Bonus Content

Legendary Fighter Pack (digital pre-order limited bonus) – Three legendary yakuza from the Tojo Clan (Daigo Dojima, Goro Majima, and Taiga Saejima) show up to the arena aboard the mysterious tanker at sea. Witness greatness as fabled men duke it out for the title of the strongest!

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on November 9.

Watch a new set of gameplay videos below.

Combat  Gameplay

Yakuza Style

(From 19:08 to 19:42.)

Agent Style

(From 20:35 to 21:29.)

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Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name details Daidoji Faction members, Kiryu and Akame story

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Publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have released new information and screenshots for Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name introducing Daidoji Faction members Yoshimura, Boss, and Head Priest, as well as detailing more of the story between protagonist Kazuma Kiryu and the previously introduced Akame.

Get the details below.

■ A Glimpse of the Relationship Between Kazuma Kiryu and Akame

Akame is a jack-of-all-trades based in Sotenbori, Osaka—the entertainment capital of the west. What role will she play in the story, and what effect will she have on Kiryu?

Story

During a mission for the Daidoji Faction, Kiryu gets wrapped up in an incident in which he encounters Akame, a mysterious woman deeply acquainted with the underbelly of Sotenbori.

Using the “Akame Network,” an intelligence network made up of the homeless, Akame gathers information and, as a jack-of-all-trades, undertakes risky requests that others avoid.

Kiryu ends up working with Akame and supporting her business.

As Kiryu and Akame become further acquainted while solving problems concerning the underworld such as the poverty business, a drama depicting their relationship will unfold.

■ Members of the Daidoji Faction

Other than Kihei Hanawa, Kiryu’s handler as an agent for the Daidoji Faction, where he is known by the codename “Joryu,” Kiryu will also encounter other members of the Daidoji Faction.

Yoshimura (Daidoji Faction) (portrayed by Mitsuaki Kanuka)

“…Kazuma Kiryu. Time for your punishment.”

A cog in a cold-hearted and unfeeling organization.

A manager in the Daidoji faction who specializes in violence. Yoshimura prioritizes the faction above all else, ruthlessly eliminating those who pose a threat. He openly expresses his contempt for Kiryu, a man who shows no allegiance.

Boss (Daidoji Faction) (portrayed by Hiroshi Naka)

“If he can’t keep his promises, then our deal is meaningless. Don’t you agree?”

The general in the shadows.

A manager in the Daidoji faction who specializes in violence. Yoshimura prioritizes the faction above all else, ruthlessly eliminating those who pose a threat. He openly expresses his contempt for Kiryu, a man who shows no allegiance.

Head Priest (Daidoji Faction) (portrayed by Ikkyu Juku)

“We still have a ways to go in our training, don’t we? Heh.”

The head priest of the Daidoji faction.

A man who serves as the head priest of the Daidoji. Detached from his earthly desires, he enjoys playing Go by himself all day long. He is one of the few people Kiryu confides in.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on November 9. Read more about the game here.

View a new set of screenshots at the gallery.