Aoki is about to come around but is fatally stabbed by a disillusioned Kume. Kazuhiro Nakaya, the voice actor of Ichiban Kasuga in Yakuza: Like a Dragon, has addressed the future of the Yakuza . [18] Eurogamer describes him as a kind character due to how Ichiban aims to become a hero regardless of not being as intelligent as other Yakuza main characters. Aoki escapes, leading him and Ichiban to the lockers where they were put as babies. Masumi approaches the sixth chairman Daigo Dojima with the plan, who approves it as both he and Omi Alliance captain Masaru Watase were planning to disband the Tojo and the Omi to prevent the law from using them as pawns, and the Kamurocho 3K plan succeeding would work towards that goal. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Despite sharing certain traits in their backstories, both characters have little in common with each other in terms of personality, as Ichiban is written to be more emotive and outspoken in temperament. Kasuga Ichinojo (Like a Dragon: Ishin!) Learning from Reiji Ishioda that Tendo murdered Arakawa, the group goes into hiding with Nick and heads to Kamurocho. Ichiban did turn out fine in the end. I felt like Masato knew Ichiban was his son, but he also knew how tough Ichiban was and how Masato would have no one without him and for sure wouldnt make it in prison. Brown Hair Color [30] Game Informer ranked Ichiban third place on the publication's list of the top 10 characters of 2020, with Joe Juba commenting that Ichiban's characterization balances the story's tension "with an infectious desire to help the people society overlooks". He wears his heart on his sleeve and is prone to letting his emotions get the best of him, whether it be sheer rage or getting overly excitable. He also wears black leather loafers with gold buckles and a matching black leather belt with a gold buckle. Ichiban and the Ijin Three leaders resolve to field a candidate they would endorse to compete with Bleach Japan loyalist Souta Kume's candidacy for the upcoming regional representative election. They meet Hamako and Bleach Japan after a bodyguard job, and Adachi rejoins them afterward. Other For Yakuza: Like a Dragon on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "What do you want to see in a sequel? eventually meeting back up with Masumi Arakawa, when Ichiban and company must fight off the angry former Yakuza, because he feels like he has a life debt to him, Sawashiro felt indebted to the man raising his child, owner of the local brothel came to pull another baby out of the locker, Ichiban shows a video of Aoki admitting to his crimes, Kume, a member of Bleach Japan and a newly elected representative, stabs Aoki. The game then dramatically rolls into a flashback from when Sawashiro was 15, and his girlfriend at the time was pregnant. Chris Moyse from Destructoid praised Ichiban's character arc for "masterfully blending stoicism, bravery, pathos, heroism, and just the right amount of complete and utter idiocy to immediately win the hearts of the Yakuza faithful". They beat Kasuga to the brink of death, and fearing for his life he blurted out the name of a feared yakuza, Masumi Arakawa, saying that if they killed him they'd be hearing from him; in reality, he had never met the man and was only aware of him due to his reputation as "Killer" Arakawa. Between 1978 and 1982, he established the Arakawa Family, a third-tier organization within the Tojo Clan's ranks. His personal skills revolve around healing for his allies and himself. So after this, Kiryu and Saejima go to jail. The given birth year of 1957 is an estimate based on Arakawa's age and is not intended as a substitute for an official date. Arakawa is with Daigo Dojima, the sixth and current chairman of the Tojo clan. Also in 2017, the newly-elected Tokyo governor Aoki pressures the Arakawa Family into leaking Tojo Clan intel in order to dismantle it using the Kamurocho 3K Plan, threatening to use the anti-yakuza laws to arrest him if he did not comply. Gray [27], The performances of both Kazuhiro Nakaya and Kaiji Tang as the Japanese and English voices of Ichiban were also praised by Polygon and Atomix. [19], Ichiban has received a very positive response from the video game community following the release of Like a Dragon. This splits the Omi's forces in half, which would instrumental at the time of both organizations' dissolution. and our [7] Following the worldwide release of Like A Dragon by late 2020, Nakaya indicated in an interview with Famitsu that Ichiban will lead the series for the foreseeable future, and that he was grateful for the support from Takaya Kuroda, Kiryu's voice actor, with regards to the transition. Koichi Adachi is one of the members of Kasuga's party, a former cop who lost his job and pension due to corruption in the department. [27], Several publications rated Ichiban as among the best video game characters featured in 2020, a year where Like A Dragon saw an international release. The family the yakuza belonged to sought revenge and managed to capture him. Age Kasuga's tattoo covers most of his back and ends just above his thighs. It also has been revealed that Aoki used the Yakuza to help him attain power, which is why the Tojo and Omi were disbanded. Although he appeared to have assistance from his men, raising Masato proved difficult. Part of his little finger on his left hand is missing. Araboshi-za (formerly)Tojo ClanOmi AllianceHikawa Family (formerly)Arakawa Family [16], Ichiban was generally well received by critics in their preview commentary of Like a Dragon. Relationships Y:LAD That, and Arakawa would come to treat Ichiban like a son, which is touching in retrospect since Ichiban is Arakawa's biological son, and would've been . The announcement is made the following day, when Ichiban and company must fight off the angry former Yakuza. Kasuga is also a huge fan of Dragon Quest, a video game he loved to play ever since his youth. He had apparently been struggling with toilet training until fifth grade. [22] Leah Williams and Tegan Jones from Kotaku Australia welcomed the decision to have Ichiban succeed Kiryu as the new lead character of the franchise, lauding his character arc to be simultaneously moving as well as one filled with ridiculous fun. Interestingly, in the English dub, Saeko is voiced by Elizabeth Maxwell, and Nanoha is voiced by Cherami Leigh. In 1969, when he is not wearing his Onnagata outfit, he wears a white dress shirt with the top button unbuttoned, khaki pants, a black leather belt with a silver buckle, and white Velcro sneakers. Chief producer and writer Masayoshi Yokoyama noted that their goal after Yakuza 6 was not to "create the next Yakuza title" but to "create the next protagonist. There, they meet the Liumang leader Tianyou Zhao and convince both him and Mamoru Takabe to stand down temporarily. By his most recent appearance in 2019 he has a neatly-trimmed goatee. So, since only Ichiban was extremely loyal to Arakawa, they decided to choose him. Unaware that he was not the baby's biological father, he raised him as his own. Actors Granted, he had a good reason to do so, but when it turns out that Ichiban is Arakawa's biological son, must've been quite painful for him to have to shoot his own son (or rather someone that he regarded as a son) just to get said plan going.. Kasuga hypes himself up and attunes to the flow of battle, boosting his Evasion and Attack for 2 turns. He wields a bat that does a decent amount of damage, so focus on your blocks. Ichiban first appears in the 2018 Ryu ga Gotoku ONLINE, which presents an alternate version of his character arc following his release from prison. arakawa didnt know for sure. Granted, he had a good reason to do so, but when it turns out that Ichiban is Arakawa's biological son, must've been quite painful for him to have to shoot his own son (or rather someone that he regarded as a . Consequently, a storyline starring Ichiban would naturally include more comedic or goofy scenes due to the character's nature. Patriarch of the Arakawa FamilyCaptain of the Omi Alliance January 1, 1977 Appearance Having left a strong impression on Kasuga, he was followed back to the Arakawa Family office, where Kasuga waited outside every day for one hundred days straight until Masumi finally relented and accepted him into the Arakawa Family. He realizes far too late how important his family is. Forum (0) Adachi confronts Horinouchi with evidence of the bribes, Ichiban says that he doesn't feel the need to get a DNA test to prove if Arakawa was his real father, Daigo offers Ichiban a job at a security company. Ryu Ga Gotoku OnlineYakuza: Like a DragonLike a Dragon 8 Arakawa offered them his finger in exchange for Kasuga's freedom and the men quickly let Kasuga go. Daigo goes on to explain that he asked Arakawa to play the role of "traitor" leading him to shoot Ichiban. Kasuga was instead taken in by Shangri-La's manager, Jiro Kasuga, and raised by the people of Kamurocho. However, he has a strong sense of justice and is always willing to help out anyone in need. It puts the pain of shooting Kasuga and the importance of the counterfeit bill into proper perspective, and the finality of Arakawa's life, of being able to finally look at his own son, not as. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Affiliation 22 (Wanderings of the Golden Dragon)23-41 (The Legend of Ichiban Kasuga: Part 1) Actors Initially hesitant, he accepts after learning the Liumang had sent assassins after Nanba. Ichiban is shot by Arakawa when he attempts to confront him. [26], In a year as tough as 2020, many video game fans looked to the media as a vicarious escape from the misery of an unjust world. 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Privacy Policy. Also did ichiban providers never mention his mother's name, and if they did why wouldn't it ever come up in passive conversation between Arakawa and ichiban? Basically, everyone is backstabbing everyone. This is the unofficial subreddit for Sega's long-running game series, Yakuza, known in Japan as Ry ga Gotoku. The year after the death of his father, he stopped going to junior high school at fifteen and resorted to whatever means necessary to earn money and support himself, leaving his education behind for good. Tendo now has a chance at the top and shoots Masumi to get back in the Omi remnants' good graces after betraying them. Granted, he had a good reason to do so, but when it turns out that Ichiban is Arakawa's biological son, must've been quite painful for him to have to shoot his own son (or rather someone that he regarded as a son) just to get said plan going. It is revealed that because anti-Yakuza laws in Japan have become so open to interpretation, most Yakuza could be forced to do whatever government officials demanded. His eyes are gray and he has medium-length dark hair styled into a massive afro after his release from prison, as well as a beard. Eye Color George TakeiWPJohnny Yong BoschWP (young adult)Zach AguilarWP (teen)[2] Kamurocho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan In the final boss fight of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Freelancer will be forcibly equipped, but will have all its skills unlocked if they are not already unlocked. Kasuga's fighting style is based around street fighting and professional wrestling techniques that, while lacking in finesse, are powerful and adaptive to his immediate environment. Overview After being released, his Arakawa shoots Ichiban and leaves him for dead in Yokohama. He is more human than Kazama is. The "ultimate example of not living up to your name," who'd get the ass-end of life despite the name Ichiban and live it to the fullest like he doesn't see the ironythat's the thinking behind it. With the troupe disbanded after Toshio's death, Masumi drifted to Kamurocho along with some fellow troupe members. Damage an enemy by putting them in a headlock and throwing them. They learn Zhao may be in trouble, and Han joins the party to rescue him from Mabuchi and the Omi, where Nanba rejoins them. Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts. The Hikawa Family regularly killed people without hesitation, which Masumi took advantage of, disposing of the bodies in Ijincho's Homeless Quarter in order to spend as much time in Yokohama as possible and track down the culprit behind his father's murder, with no leads except for the memory of the killer's face. Appears In RGGO He later learned that Akane was caught by the yakuza and murdered while he was on his way to the hospital. [29] Chingy Nea from Kotaku praised Ichiban as the Yakuza series most relatable protagonist and one of its best characters, and the main reason why Like a Dragon was a source of comfort and joy for her in late-2020. In 2001, yakuza Ichiban Kasuga agrees to go to prison for a murder that he did not commit to repay Arakawa Family patriarch Masumi Arakawa for saving his life in his youth. The dragonfish tattoo on his back earned him the nickname "The Rock Bottom Dragon" (, Donzoko no Ry). Masumi held onto the bill from that point onward. Ichiban Kasuga - Kaiji Tang/ Kazuhiro Nakaya . )Ichiban Kasuga (son, former subordinate)Masato Arakawa (adoptive son)Hikawa (former patriarch)Mitsuo Yasumura (subordinate)Reiji Ishioda (subordinate)Yosuke Tendo (subordinate)Masaru Watase (ally)Daigo Dojima (ally)Goro Majima (ally)Taiga Saejima (ally)Ryuhei Hoshino (acquaintance)Tora (former co-star) Arakawa says that Ichi was like a son to him, but isn't it hypocritical that only moments later of him stating that Ichi felt like a son to him, he still sells him out making him go to prison because his other actual son (or so he though) messed up ? Counterpart High chance to land a critical hit. Japanese After Ichiban beats Sawashiro in a fight, the latter reveals that he didn't kill Arakawa because he feels like he has a life debt to him. Ichiban Kasuga ( , Kasuga Ichiban) is the protagonist of the Like a Dragon series from Yakuza: Like a Dragon onward, as well as the protagonist of The Legend of Ichiban Kasuga: Part 1 in Ryu Ga Gotoku Online. Kiichi NakaiWPTaishi MurataWP (teen) 23-41 (The Legend of Ichiban Kasuga: Part 1). I dont think ichiban realized that this just wasnt a prison sentence but this was for life meaning to never return once he got out cause if he returned then the other family would know that it was the family that ichiban was part of that did kill their guy which is why ichiban boss shot him once he opened the door. All rights reserved. Before their fight escalates, Arakawa and Daigo Dojima explain that Arakawa's betrayal was planned by them and Masaru Watase in order to split the Omi forces between Tokyo and Osaka to make their plan of disbanding the Tojo and Omi easier to accomplish. He later takes Masato to the cabaret club he frequents and receives money from him, which he tries to use as payment for his captain, who realizes where the money actually came from. All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. Kasuga Ichiban (Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin! Born and raised in a popular theater troupe called Araboshi-za, Masumi surpassed Toshio as a top-billing actor in the taish engeki genre by the age of fourteen and was celebrated for his female roles as an onnagata. But more towards that arakawa didnt know. He also makes use of a baseball bat in an extremely professional manner. The Tojo Clan is seemingly no more, having been wiped out and replaced by the Omi Alliance, and Arakawa is the traitor who let them in. Ichiban Kasuga was first publicly revealed in August 2017 as part of the developer's promotional efforts for the then-upcoming Ryu ga Gotoku ONLINE. We were still figuring the new protagonist out when Nagoshi said, "I want to burden this man with the name 'Ichiban.'" 1959/1960[d] Ichiban Kasuga exclusive job. Kasuga asked him why he would go to such lengths for someone he didn't even know, to which Arakawa responded, "Maybe I just wanted to look cool in front of a kid who knew who I was.". [6], Auditions of the character started early in development to appreciate him sooner. Yoko Arakawa (paternal grandmother)Toshio Arakawa (paternal grandfather)Akane (mother)Masumi Arakawa (father, former patriarch)Jiro Kasuga (adoptive father)Masato Arakawa (adoptive brother, former dependent, rival)Jo Sawashiro (former superior, complicated ally)Mitsuo Yasumura (oath brother, friend, ally)Yu Nanba (friend, ally)Koichi Adachi (friend, ally)Saeko Mukoda (friend, ally)Eri Kamataki (friend, ally)Tianyou Zhao (friend, ally)Joon-gi Han (friend, ally)Seong-hui (ally)Ryuhei Hoshino (ally)Masaru Watase (ally)Kazuma Kiryu (ally)Daigo Dojima (ally)Goro Majima (ally)Taiga Saejima (ally)Nick Ogata (ally) However, one hundred million yen in counterfeit bills turned up missing while in Toshio's possession, prompting the Seiryu Clan to eliminate him; in reality, the money had been stolen by Yoko and the man she was having an affair with at the time, his former co-star Tora. Hoshino is able to get him to cheer up and suggests he run in the upcoming election to get close to Aoki. Ichiban denies this, saying he'd rather bring Arakawa's vision of improving the yakuza to life. Date of Birth 39 (Wanderings of the Golden Dragon)62 (Yakuza: Like a Dragon)[a] A powerful skill that damages an enemy with an improvised weapon lying about the city. Kasuga's unconscious body is placed in a homeless camp whose chief has a pact with the Arakawa Family and Masumi had secretly placed one of Ryuhei Hoshino's defective counterfeit bills in his suit's chest pocket as a message to Hoshino. 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Noting everything is going according to plan, Masumi shoots Kasuga non-lethally and has him taken to Isezaki Ijincho, a location out of the Omi's reach. In the ensuing chaos, Kasuga is called by Han and Seong-hui. The men demanded he takes responsibility for Kasuga's actions. I used both 1,2,3 in the final fight, 3 works the best. The character has received a generally positive response from critics and players in the video game community, with the consensus that he is a suitable choice to succeed Kiryu's role as the lead character in future games. The previous night, Masato had killed a man from the rival Sakaki Family. The next day, Watase and Dojima declare the dissolution of both of their organizations and are met with resistance from the Omi officers. Yoko Arakawa (mother)Toshio Arakawa (father)Unnamed ex-fianceAkane (girlfriend)Jo Sawashiro (right-hand, co-parent? Ichban's hero character skill "peerless resolve" - protects himself from being knocked out Sacrifice Stone - protects anyone who wears it (I got 2 at the end of the game) Poundmate Mr. Masochist - makes EVERYONE in the team immune to knock out for once!!! The Yakuza franchise's developers, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, wanted to create a new lead character to continue the narrative of the fictional universe they have created. The family gained notoriety due to its militant nature and became feared among the residents of Kamurocho, with Masumi himself earning the nickname "Arakawa the Assassin." Occupation Kasuga is a fiercely loyal and steadfast man, perhaps to a fault. A destitute Ichiban starts a new life and forges new connections in an unfamiliar city, where he is eventually thrust into a conspiracy involving a money laundering scheme which involves Japan's political establishment. Ichiban Kasuga (adoptive son, former subordinate)Jo Sawashiro (second-in-command? Ichiban Kasuga (Japanese: , Hepburn: Kasuga Ichiban), also nicknamed Ichi (), is a character from Sega's Ryu ga Gotoku media franchise, known internationally as Yakuza. Several hours later, he received a phone call from Akane, who told him that Hikawa Family yakuza were closing in, prompting her to run away with the newborn baby to Shinjuku Station. He only made his relationship and the pregnancy known to his patriarch the day Akane was due; however, having lost face, his patriarch had his men beat him badly and ordered them to kill both Akane and the baby. inscribed on the otherwise blank backside, meaning those in power must reward and punish where necessary. Member of the Arakawa Family (formerly)President of Ichiban ConfectionsLeader of the Kasuga PartyIndependent politician Following his defeat, Sawashiro informs Ichiban that Arakawa's son was switched for his own son as an infant, and implies that Arakawa may have been Ichiban's birth father all along. Ichiban shows a video of Aoki admitting to his crimes to the police, dooming Aoki's plans. Kiichi NakaiWP Horinouchi is also the person responsible for having Adachi demoted. [2], To differentiate him from Kiryu, Ichiban is written to be less stoic and more emotive in comparison. May instantly knock out the enemy. Displaying a personality that was at times warm and. Masumi Arakawa Masumi was born in 1957 to Yoko Arakawa and Toshio Arakawa. Ichiban trails a fleeing Aoki and pleads with him to give himself up. There, he explains that Arakawa is at peace, and that Ichiban should get revenge on Aoki. Ryu Ga Gotoku OnlineYakuza: Like a Dragon It had the words "Neither justice nor mercy should tip the scale." Associations As part of Hikawa Family, Masumi came to be a hardened killer. IchiIcchanKasugamaru By Kasuga's release in 2019, Masumi had been appointed the acting captain of the Omi Alliance and continues to cooperate with Aoki. Eye Color Kazuhiro Nakaya, who previously voiced recurring franchise character Akira Nishikiyama, was one of the candidates who read for the role. He also discovers that the anti-crime activist group Bleach Japan is indirectly responsible for Nonomiya's death. Yakuza Like a Dragon - Arakawa Death Scene / Ichiban And Arakawa Catch UpTwitter: https://twitter.com/Santosx07 A selfish, violent man, he is the one pulling the strings, the one blockading Arakawa from aiding Ichiban. It depicts a dragonfish (, rygyo), the in-between state of the koi in the legend of a koi that swims up to the top of a waterfall and is rewarded for its tenacity by being transformed into a dragon. https://twitter.com/ryugagotoku/status/1609202827124948994, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, The given height of 185 cm (6 1) is based on the character model's scaling factor within. Damage an enemy by hitting them hard in their vital spot. Ichiban is the lead character in the 2020 video game Yakuza: Like A Dragon, the first main series Yakuza title which does not feature recurring series lead Kazuma Kiryu as a playable character. The family that held him captive were enemies of the Arakawa Family. [5] His background of being born and raised in one of Japan's "grey zones" was set from the start. Also Known As Age The family gained notoriety due to its militant nature and became feared among the residents of Kamurocho, with Masumi himself earning the nickname "Arakawa the Assassin." Masumi then heads to Heian Tower for dinner with Hoshino. In 2019, now 42, Kasuga is freed from prison with no one from his old days waiting for him. In 2019, his attire changes a bit, with the hat now gone, his shoes now brown instead of dark red, and his trench coat now complemented with a suit jacket and a vest. Tendo anticipated an attempt on Masumi's life by Reiji Ishioda and intercepts him. [34] RPGFan also regarded Tang as one of the best actors in the entire game based on the impact of his deliveries. In December 31, 2000, Kasuga is on a collections job for Jo Sawashiro with Mitsuo Yasumura, interacting with his friends on the way. Brown Relationships Arakawa says that Ichi was like a son to him, but isn't it hypocritical that only moments later of him stating that Ichi felt like a son to him, he still sells him out making him go to prison because his other actual son (or so he though) messed up ? So then I decided on Ichiban Kasuga. Aliases The duo eventually encounters their targets in Nagasugai, Fukuoka. He told her to hide the baby in a coin locker and to get to a safer location as soon as possible to ensure their safety. It is implied that he may hav felt like kasuga is the real son. The character's fascination with Dragon Quest serves as the impetus for the series' change from action adventure to role-playing games. If you have any familiarity with the "Yakuza" franchise, you know that developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio likes to blend soap opera-style drama with absurd gameplay and side stories. He eventually grew to view Ichiban as his son and entrusted him with looking after Masato. Masumi talks about his concerns with Masato and his plans for post-yakuza life and Kasuga expresses his desire to be a family again. [10] Tang said that his character is the "opposite" of Kiryu in terms of personality. On the way back home, he encounters Tendo and they discuss the events that transpired. It represented the leverage Masumi had over the Ijin Three, as he had the ability to make the counterfeiting operation public knowledge. "Yakuza: Like a Dragon" has multiple storylines that all begin to culminate at the end of the game, with the toppling of multiple crime families and the possibility of some babies being swiped at birth all being thrown at the player. As Ichiban and company prepare for Arakawa and Aoki's funeral, Ichiban says that he doesn't feel the need to get a DNA test to prove if Arakawa was his real father, because he feels as though Arakawa was his father regardless. Year of Birth At Omi Alliance headquarters, Masumi interrupts Goro Majima and Taiga Saejima's fight against Kasuga and his party and introduces the latter to Dojima. One of Like a Dragon's main characters is Saeko Mukoda, a mama at a hostess bar who joins Ichiban's party. Ichiban is presented with the chance to choose his own path for the first time in almost 18 years. In doing so, he decisively changed the course of Kasuga's life. 5 Yakuza named Kishi. Aliases Black Daigo says that together with the Omi Alliance, they would disband both Yakuza organizationsto prevent the Yakuza way of life from being twisted by the government. Kasuga pleads to Aoki to start anew, but he is killed by Kume before he can do so. To Yokoyama, Ichiban's comical "fool" deliberately contrasts the dark setting of Like A Dragon, and that his most important role in the game is to overturning "worldly prejudices" and fight against "invisible discrimination". They went back to save the baby, but Arakawa had already freed the baby from the locker, declaring that it was now his child. Advances Heat Gauge by 200 at the start of battle. He ended up joining the yakuza at the age of seventeen under the Hikawa Family, a Tojo Clan subsidiary. Sawashiro, the man who Ichiban gave away 18 years of his life to save, is central to the yakuza now. Suddenly, a member of the Go-Ryu Clan appears, giving Han a chance to escape.