Like a Dragon: Ishin - 5 popular characters taking part in the Yakuza game remake
Like a Dragon: Ishin, revealed during the latest RGG Summit 2022, is a remake of a popular Yakuza side story. Set in the 1860s, at the end of the Bakumatsu, Kiryu shows up as Ryoma Sakamoto, determined to find the actual killer of his master. Of course, this means plenty of fan-favorite Yakuza characters will be returning to play the role of other characters in this era.
There are far too many to put down in one list, so this will focus on five popular characters that are confirmed to be returning to Like a Dragon: Ishin. It also focuses on a few characters that will replace characters from the original release, which may upset or delight players, depending on how they feel about the original character.
General Commander of the Satsuma Domain’s army, Saigo Kichinosuke (Saigo Takamori), is a historical figure portrayed by Ryuji Goda in the world of Like a Dragon: Ishin.
However, unlike the Yakuza Kiwami 2 antagonist, he lacks the tattoos that the Dragon of Kansai typically has. This is evident in the naked bathhouse battle at the Sai Bathhouse.
An honest and open character, Saigo detests tricky and lies, which can come across as rough. He used an aggressive street fighting style and hated the Tokugawa Shogunate. Their policy of isolationism was harming the nation in his eyes. Saigo firmly believed that the nation needed to modernize without losing its culture and traditions.
What would a Yakuza game be like without Majima Goro? Portraying Okita Soji (Hirayama Goro) is Majima Goro. He’s a significant character in Like a Dragon: Ishin and is the Captain of the First Unit of the Shinsengumi.
A master of Tennen Rishin-ryu (when wielding a katana), as well as his own violent Mad Dog style (when holding a wakizashi), he visually
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