SEGA has revealed more information for Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name, including details about the prologue, five major characters, and the two factions in the game.

Story

Kazuma Kiryu had faked his death and cut ties with his yakuza past. However, deprived of any connections to his loved ones and the life that he had, Kiryu made a deal with the Daidoji Faction and works for them under the codename Joryu.

One day, he is ordered to guard an illegal gold smuggling site in the Port of Yokohama. As a former yakuza who had climbed up the ranks in the Tojo Clan, Kiryu exuded an enigmatic presence amongst the Daidoji agents, which ultimately ended with Kiryu lashing out impulsively.

At the moment, a mysterious group had suddenly appeared before Kiryu and recognised him under his disguise. Though he had severed all ties to his past, Kazuma Kiryu finds himself stepping into the maelstorm of the underworld once more.

Major Characters

Kosei Shishido (Portrayed by Yasukaze Motomiya)

The Watase Family is the most powerful group within the Omi Alliance and is led by Masaru Watase, the next-in-line to become chairman. Being a capable lieutenant within the family, Shishido carries weapons without any regard for his victim’s lives.

Yuki Tsuruno (Portrayed by Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi)

Tsuruno is a captain of the Watase Family and is the second highest-ranking member. A bold and meticulous planner, he leads the group in the absence of its head with loyalty and tenacity.

Akame (Portrayed by First Summer Uika)

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

Homare Nishitani III (Portrayed by Kim Jaeuck)

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)

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.

Two Powerful Factions in the Underworld

Omi Alliance

Based in Osaka, this alliance is Japan’s largest yakuza organization. With the decline of their main rival, the Tojo Clan, their territory will soon encompass the entire country.

Daidoji Faction

A group that secretly inherited the wealth and political influence of the late Minoru Daidoji, “the Fixer”. They are deeply rooted in the underbelly of the political and business world.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name releases on 9th November 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. For more information, do check out the game’s official website here.