Fresh Details on Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name – Meet Kazuma Kiryu and Other Key Characters

Fresh Details on Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have released new information about Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, including key characters Kosei Shishido and Yuki Tsuruno.

The Main Star: Kazuma Kiryu

Obviously, the main star of the show is ‘The Man Who Erased His Name’ himself, former Yakuza Kazuma Kiryu. He has made a pact with the Daidoji Faction to leave his past behind, and now carries out missions for the faction. Unfortunately, this means he is cut off from the children he once cared for at Morning Glory Orphanage.

Kosei Shishido: The Ace-in-the-Hole

Kosei Shishido is a member of the Watase Family and is described as their ‘ace-in-the-hole.’ He is a skilled lieutenant who fearlessly wields deadly weapons in combat, showing no remorse for his victims.

Yuki Tsuruno: The Meticulous Planner

Yuki Tsuruno is a yakuza sworn to the Watase Family and holds the second highest-ranking position. He is a meticulous planner and has already devised a series of traps to ensnare Kiryu.

Other Notable Characters

Also featured in Like A Dragon Gaiden is Akame, a jack-of-all-trades based in Sotenbori, Osaka, who is well acquainted with the city’s underbelly. Homare Nishitani III, the third patriarch of the Kijin Clan, quickly rose through the ranks and now leads the clan. Despite his handsome appearance, he hides a lurking madness and is willing to risk his life in a fight to the death.

Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will be available on PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One.