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Yakuza
North American cover art
Developer(s) Amusement Vision
Publisher(s) Sega
Designer(s) Toshihiro Nagoshi (producer)
Hase Seishu (writer)
Platform(s) PlayStation 2
Release date JPN December 8, 2005
NA September 5, 2006
EU September 15, 2006
Genre(s) Action-adventure game
Mode(s) Single player
Rating(s) BBFC: 18
CERO: D 17+
ESRB: M 17+
OFLC: MA 15+
Media 1 DVD

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A sequel to the game, called Yakuza 2, was released in Japan on December 7, 2006[1] and announced for an European release during 2008 [2]. Yakuza 2 (known in Japan as) is the sequel to the video game Yakuza ( Ryū ga Gotoku) by Sega.

A third installment, titled Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan!, was released in Japan on March 6, 2008[3]. Yakuza 3 (known in Japan as) is the third installment in the Yakuza video game series

There is a film adaption in 2007, called after the original title, which was based on the first installment of the game. Directed by Takashi Miike. (born August 24, 1960) is a highly prolific and controversial Japanese Filmmaker.

Contents

Story

The game follows the story of Kazuma Kiryuu (桐生 一馬 Kiryū Kazuma), a former Yakuza whose release from prison after a ten-year sentence sparks the setup of the game's plot. History Origins Despite their notoriety in modern Japan the precise origin of the Yakuza is still somewhat the subject of debate Mythos (Aristotle In literature the plot comprises all the events in a story particularly rendered towards the achievement of some particular Artistic or Emotional After his release, he returns to find his friend is missing and the clan he was once a part of (the Tojo Clan) has had ten billion yen (aprox. 84,097,035 USD) stolen from them, which the entire Japanese underworld is now searching for. The game was heavily acclaimed in Japan for being the first game to explore Yakuza culture with such depth and —as it is claimed— authenticity to the nature of Japan's criminal underground. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Culture (from the Latin cultura stemming from colere, meaning "to cultivate" generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic "Crime syndicate" redirects here For the DC Comics group of villains see Crime Syndicate. [4]

Characters

Kazuma Kiryu

Voiced by: Takaya Kuroda (Japanese), Darryl Kurrylo (English)

The protagonist of Yakuza, Kazuma was known as "the Dragon of the Doujima Family" because of the dragon tattoo on his back. ( April 17, 1967 -) is a male Seiyū and Actor from Tokyo. He is affiliated with the Bungaku Company formely with Mausu Promotion He was planning on starting his own subsidiary group until he was imprisoned for ten years for the murder of Sohei Dojima. After his release, Kazuma returned to Kamurocho and quickly found himself pulled back into the Yakuza underworld.

Akira Nishiki

Voiced by: Kazuhiro Nakatani (Japanese), Michael Rosenbaum (English)

Along with Yumi, Nishiki grew up in the Sunflower Orphanage with Kazuma. Michael Owen Rosenbaum (born July 11, 1972) is an American Actor. Nishiki was the one actually responsible for the death of Dojima, but reluctantly allowed Kazuma to take the fall for it so he could tend to his ill sister, who disappeared shortly thereafter. When Kazuma returns to Kamurocho, he finds that Nishiki has not only started his own subsidiary group of the Dojima Family, but has changed into a cold, heartless man completely unlike his former self. He has a carp tattooed on his back, much like Kazuma's dragon.

In the Japanese version, Nishiki's name is truly Nishikiyama and Nishiki is only his nickname.

Yumi Sawamura

Voiced by: Miyako Uesaka (Japanese), Eliza Dushku (English)

Yumi grew up with Kazuma and Nishiki, and worked as a hostess at Serena with Reina. Eliza Patricia Dushku (born December 30 1980 is an American Actress, who has appeared in several Hollywood movies such as True Lies, She was abducted by Sohei Dojima, and the trauma of the event caused her to lose her memory; shortly after, she checked herself out of the hospital and disappeared.

Haruka

Voiced by: Rie Kugimiya (Japanese), Debi Derryberry (English)

Haruka is a young girl searching for her mother, Mizuki, whom evidence seems to indicate is Yumi's younger sister. is a prolific Japanese Seiyū who was born in Osaka and brought up in Kumamoto. Debi Derryberry (born 1967 in Indio California) is an American voice actress. Haruka is also somehow connected to the money that went missing before Kazuma's release. A combination of these reasons and pure chance leave Haruka in Kazuma's tentative custody. Before arriving in Kamurocho, she too lived at the Sunflower Orphanage.

Mako Date

Voiced by: Kazuhiro Yamaji (Japanese), Bill Farmer (English)

After Dojima's murder, Detective Date was the only one not fully convinced of Kazuma's guilt. (born June 4 1954) is a male Actor and Seiyū from Mie Prefecture affiliated with the Seinenza Theater Company. Bill Farmer (born November 1952 is an American Voice actor and Comedian. He continued to investigate the case even after Kazuma's incarceration, which earned him an unwanted transfer to the Organized Crime Unit.

Reina

Voiced by: Junko Mihara (Japanese), Rachael Leigh Cook (English)

A friend of Kazuma, Reina is the owner of Serena, the bar that acts as a safe house for Kazuma as he attempts to re-establish himself as a force in Kamurocho. is an actress. Rachael Leigh Cook (born October 4 1979 is an American actress She helps look after Haruka.

Kohei Dojima

The honorable but violent head of the of the Dojima Family and the top captain of the Tojo clan of which he is affiliated, Dojima was known for getting his way by any means necessary. His death caused discord among the men of his family, and forced them to choose a new oyabun to follow. Nishiki was responsible for his death but Kazuma took the blame for his death.

Masa Sera

Voiced by: Ryūji Mizuki (Japanese), Alan Dale (English)

The third chairman of the Tojo Clan. Alan Hugh Dale (born 6 May 1947 is a New Zealand Actor. As a child Dale developed a love of theatre and also became a rugby player He headed up all the affiliate families that made up the Tojo Clan. He was regarded as a legend for achieving the position in his 40's and under his leadership the Clan prospered. Akira Nishiki called an emergency meeting of all the captains of the Tojo Clan where he revealed that the 10 billion yen that the Clan had gained over the years had been stolen. Sera went to investigate what had happened to the money only to be assassinated when he found out what happened. The chairmanship was left open as a result, and the top captains; Fuma, Shimano, and Nishiki all vowed for the position.

Shintaro Fuma (Shintaro Kazama in the Japanese version)

Voiced by: Tetsuya Watari (Japanese), Roger L. Jackson (English)

A kind and honourable man, Fuma is a lieutenant of the Dojima Family, captain of the Fuma Family, a Tojo Clan affiliate, and a father-figure to Kazuma and Nishiki. For other persons of a similar name see Roger Jackson (disambiguation. He had provided funding for the Sunflower Orphanage Kazuma, Nishiki, and Yumi grew up in. After Sohei Dojima was assassinated Fuma took over the remains of the Dojima family, thus making the Fuma family the most powerful family in the Tojo Clan. This advantage helped keep the other affiliate captains in check. However, five years after the murder a rift was created in the Fuma Family when Nishiki, a supposed soldier of the Fuma Family, broke away and declared his own family. This caused many of Fuma's men to desert to the newly formed Nishiki Family. Fuma was the one that helped inform Kazuma Kiryu about the current state of affairs when he was released from prison. At Masa Sera's funeral, Kazuma met up with Fuma but was shot by an assassin. The bullet pierced his left shoulder. The assassin was Nishiki. Shinji Tanaka, a soldier of the Nishiki Family, took Fuma to a hospital to recover. At some point Shinji would turn Fuma over to Yukio Terada, a lieutenant of the Omi Family that owed Fuma a lot for things that he had helped him get through. Fuma was kept on Terada's yacht until Kazuma could come. Futo Shimano than attacked the yacht and was defeated by the Fuma Families reinforcements. Fuma was killed while protecting Haruka from a grenade that Shimano had thrown. Shortly before he died, it was revealed that he was the one who assassinated Kazuma's parents and that the Sunflower Orphanage was were Fuma sent the children of the people he assassinated, making them into orphans. Despite this, Kazuma forgives Fuma and calls him the only parent he ever had.

Futo Shimano

Voiced by: Naomi Kusumi (Japanese), Michael Madsen (English)

Shimano is the head of the Shimano Family, an affiliate of the Tojo Clan. ( June 17, 1954 -) is a male Seiyū from Fukuoka Prefecture who works for Mausu Promotion. Michael Soren Madsen (born September 25, 1958) is an American Actor and Poet. Much like Dojima, he has a reputation for his ruthless, violent nature, and has a brutal grudge against Kazuma for Dojima's death. At Masa Sera's funeral, Shimano had fought with Kazuma after Kazuma was found out in the funeral. After Shinji turned Fuma over to Terada and was kept on the yacht until Kazuma came, the Shimano family attacked the yacht with Shimano leading the attack. After being defeated by Kazuma and Fuma Family reinforcements, Shimano threw a grenade towards Fuma and Haruka shortly before getting shot a few times by Terada which led to his death. He has a tatoo of a tiger on his back

Goro Majima

Voiced by: Hidenari Ugaki (Japanese), Mark Hamill (English)

A lieutenant of the Shimano family, Shimano's right-hand man and head of the Majima Family, Majima is an acquaintance of Kazuma with a twisted sense of loyalty. Mark Richard Hamill (born September 25, 1951) is an American Actor, Comedian and Voice actor. His temper and lack of mercy earned him the nickname "the Madman of the Shimano Family". Because of his friendship with Kazuma he believed himself to be the only one entitled to kill him, and nearly died attempting to protect that right. Majima and Kazuma fight each other twice in the game, the first time in the batting cages (And nearly died) and the second time in the soapland, Shangri-la (It seems that Majima survives after the second battle as he is seen in the trailers for Yakuza 2)

Shinji Tanaka

Voiced by: Takafumi Yamaguchi (Japanese), Daniel Capellaro (English)

Kazuma's "little brother", Shinji looks up to Kazuma and helps him out when he can. He is a high-ranking "soldier" under Nishiki, but his true loyalties lie with Kazuma and Fuma. While many of Kazuma's old friends forgot him when he was in prison, Shinji didn't. he also is part of the dojiima family.

Kage (Hanaya-san in the Japanese version)

Voiced by: Yoshiaki Fujiwara (Japanese), Dwight Schultz (English)

The mastermind behind a self-sufficient underground world called Purgatory and a district-wide surveillance system, Kage is a notorious professional informant, and can provide any piece of information for a price. is a Japanese Actor, and professional wrestler who has worked for New Japan Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling William Dwight Schultz (born November 24, 1947 in Baltimore Maryland) is an American stage television and film Actor. He abandoned his family when he went underground, but still watches over them. His son, Takashi, is involved with a girl called Kyoka, who happens to be the daughter of the head of the Atobe Family.

Kazuki

Voiced by: Hiroshi Tsuchida

Kazuki is the young owner of Stardust, a popular host club located directly across from Serena. is a Seiyū and Actor who was born on February 8, 1972 in the city of Tokyo. Kind and charismatic, he is indebted to Fuma and helps Kazuma at his request.

Yuya

Voiced by: Kenta Miyake

Yuya is a host at Stardust and Kazuki's right-hand man. ( August 23, 1977 -) is a male Seiyū from Okinawa Prefecture who is affiliated with 81 Produce. He is outspoken, proud, and more than willing to fight for both Kazuki and Stardust. His girlfriend, Miyu, is the main attraction at the Asia strip club. It is revealed that he has a deep hatred for the Yakuza when Yuya mistakes Kazuma for a yakuza before getting beaten by him.

Saya Date

The rebellious daughter of Detective Date, she often goes looking for trouble in the streets of Kamurocho.


Minor Characters

Reception

Yakuza received mixed reaction among critics.


IGN praised its combat system and sense of style but criticized its tedious gameplay.

Trivia

Voice cast

English language version

References

  1. ^ Ryuga Gotoku 2 [Yakuza 2]. Michael Owen Rosenbaum (born July 11, 1972) is an American Actor. Eliza Patricia Dushku (born December 30 1980 is an American Actress, who has appeared in several Hollywood movies such as True Lies, Michael Soren Madsen (born September 25, 1958) is an American Actor and Poet. Rachael Leigh Cook (born October 4 1979 is an American actress Mark Richard Hamill (born September 25, 1951) is an American Actor, Comedian and Voice actor. Alan Hugh Dale (born 6 May 1947 is a New Zealand Actor. As a child Dale developed a love of theatre and also became a rugby player William Dwight Schultz (born November 24, 1947 in Baltimore Maryland) is an American stage television and film Actor. Debi Derryberry (born 1967 in Indio California) is an American voice actress. Bill Farmer (born November 1952 is an American Voice actor and Comedian. For other persons of a similar name see Roger Jackson (disambiguation. Snazin Smith is an American Voice actor known most for his work in video games Born in London, England, Robin Atkin Downes is an English actor who is best known for his work in Voice acting. James Horan (b December 14, 1954 in Louisville Kentucky, US) is an American Character actor who has appeared in Sega. Retrieved on September 3, 2006. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
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  3. ^ Ryu ga Gotoku 3 [Yakuza 3]. Sega. Retrieved on September 14, 2007. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  4. ^ GOfficial Yakuza website. Sega. Retrieved on August 15, 2006. Events 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, at which Roland is killed Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
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