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SEGA has released an exclusive video featuring Munetaka Aoki, the voice actor behind Teruhiko Shigaki in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, ahead of the game’s anticipated launch on February 21, 2025. The game will be available on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC via Steam.
In this interview, Aoki reflects on his portrayal of Teruhiko Shigaki, a former yakuza who volunteers to clean up the nuclear waste on Nele Island. He delves into Shigaki’s complex character, sharing insights into his memorable lines and motivations. Aoki also discusses his transition from playing Goro Majima in Amazon Original’s Like a Dragon: Yakuza to joining the Like a Dragon series in this new role.
Fans of the franchise can look forward to learning more about the development process and Aoki’s thoughts on bringing Shigaki to life in the Like a Dragon universe through the released interview below.
Like A Dragon Character Profile
Teruhiko Shigaki（VA: Munetaka Aoki）
An ex-yakuza and former patriarch of the Tojo Clan, Teruhiko Shigaki is a caring and skilled negotiator. After the Great Dissolution, he volunteered to clean up the nuclear waste on Nele Island, where he continues to show his dedication to helping others.
A new legend begins as you step into the steel toe boots of Goro Majima, a man who has lost his memory and reinvents himself as a pirate on the open sea.
Embark on an over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure with an ex-yakuza, now pirate captain and his crew as they engage in exhilarating combat on land and sea in the hunt for lost memories and a legendary treasure.
