As a Defense-type Yin card, this card places Masumi in an inactive role, with skills that emphasize his militaristic and inspirational qualities as a leader that earned him his nickname and his subordinates' adoration. 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. RGGO The men demanded he takes responsibility for Kasuga's actions. On New Year's Eve in 2000, Arakawa takes Ichiban Kasuga out for Peking duck, but all restaurants serving it are closed. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Before they part, Masumi talks about a strange dream where Kasuga and Masato swapped places in their births. Kasuga is a fiercely loyal and steadfast man, perhaps to a fault. Tang notes that he was able to draw upon his life experiences as an Asian man to help with his performance as Ichiban. Damage an enemy with a swift, brutal kick. Hair Color Kasuga Ichinojo (Like a Dragon: Ishin!) Aliases 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. His plans, besides shooting Ichiban, actually make a lot more sense than Kazama. 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Biographical Yakuza Like a Dragon - Arakawa Death Scene / Ichiban And Arakawa Catch [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. [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. Aoki admits that he is the one who committed the murder that sent Ichiban to prison years ago. The incident had a profound effect on Masumi, who spent the next seven years searching for the killer. However, one day, he severely injured and hospitalized a yakuza. 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 ? After vowing to make Kasuga pay for all the pain the Tojo Clan has inflicted to the Jingweon, Han and Kasuga start fighting. In order to complete this plan, Masumi feigns turning over to the Omi. The next day, Arakawa calls Kasuga into his office, gravely telling him to be inconspicuous. He has two character-specific jobs that remain exclusive to him; Also in Kasuga's arsenal is the Poundmates system, which allows him to summon various characters Kasuga and his team have befriended to give the party various buffs, and attack/de-buff enemies during battle. Draven125 2 yr. ago 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. Japanese Knowing that they couldn't face so many enemies at once Ryuji and Han decide to split up. 1959/1960[d] Kasuga defeats Tendo, and engineers a confession with the help of Mirror Face to end Aoki's political career. 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". For George Takei, 'Yakuza: Like a Dragon' role is personal - USA TODAY It had the words "Neither justice nor mercy should tip the scale." He turns himself in to the police and is sentenced to 15 years in jail, which is extended to 18 years following an incident in the summer of 2002. Appears In 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.. Will Ichiban Kasuga be back? Associations Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, character_model_model_data (.BIN file), ONLINEPS, , Yakuza: Like a Dragon Playable Characters, Ryu Ga Gotoku Online#Wanderings of the Golden Dragon, https://www.thegamer.com/like-a-dragon-ishin-interview-hiroyuki-sakamoto/. 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 . At the Arakawas' funeral, Kasuga turns down an invitation into a security firm by the ex-Tojo and Omi officers to stay with his newfound treasured friends in Ijincho, and reflects on Aoki's last words to him. For each Attack-type ally, nullifies 15% of all damage received (except damage received from status abnormalities) and accelerates all allies' cooldown timers by 15%. Grants Refresh (nullifying up to 24,000 damage) to the 3 allies with the highest Attack. He tells Kasuga that Arakawa will need allies shortly. Commenting on the transition of genres between an action-adventure game to a turn-based role-playing game for Like A Dragon, he said the change occurs because of the different objective, which itself had changed because of Ichiban's different personality to Kiryu's since they speak, think and act differently. The given birth years of 1959/1960 are an estimate based on Arakawa's age and are not intended as a substitute for an official date. Part of his little finger on his left hand is missing. 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. 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. Kasuga faces Sawashiro upon arrival and defeats him, then opens the door to a dinner between Omi officers, looking for answers, but is shot in the chest by Arakawa. Japanese Yakuza: Like a Dragon / Characters - TV Tropes Arakawa's son Masato, whom he used to serve as his personal attendant, had apparently died due to illness, the tragedy of which supposedly fuels Arakawa's ruthlessness behind his rise to power. High chance to land a critical hit. After sighting a picture of Ryo Aoki, the upstart Governor of Tokyo and co-founder of Bleach Japan, Ichiban recognizes him as an actual living Masato Arakawa. 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. we dont know for sure the dream that arakawa has started occuring even before he sends him to prison. Ichiban starts accepting work from an employment agency to earn a living, and later investigate the Liumang with his friends to learn the truth behind the murder of one of their employers, a soapland proprietor named Nonomiya. 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." After facing the Omi, Ichiban reconciles with Arakawa, but is shocked next day to learn of his death. They learn Zhao may be in trouble, and Han joins the party to rescue him from Mabuchi and the Omi, where Nanba rejoins them. Ichiban confronts Aoki during an election rally and tricks him into sending his men to the Millenium Tower at Kamuroch after lying about Sawashiro leaking the existence of incriminating evidence at the Arakawa Family office. 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. Like many of the gangsters in Yakuza, Ichiban has a prominent back tattoo. We also get to see her twin sister Nanoha Mukoda in a smaller role during the main plotline. Age Character appears in 4 games. "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. [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. Other To draw out Aoki in order to confront him, Ichiban decides to enter himself as an electoral candidate with Hoshino's support, but Aoki's henchman Jo Sawashiro assassinates Hoshino. Height By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. Masumi Arakawa inscribed on the otherwise blank backside, meaning those in power must reward and punish where necessary. RGGO Kasuga's signature attire consists of a maroon suit worn over a white shirt with an upturned collar and a gold chain necklace. He is a former member of the Arakawa Family, a Tojo Clan subsidiary. Actors Damage an enemy by putting them in a headlock and throwing them. 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. At Omi Alliance headquarters, Masumi interrupts Goro Majima and Taiga Saejima's fight against Kasuga and his party and introduces the latter to Dojima. Date of Birth How did Arakawa Under the Bridge End? - Squarerootnola.com as far why he didnt send someone else to prison.. Well even if u r the patriarch.. No wud just accept to go away for years. Sawashiro suggests leaking information in exchange for the Family's continued survival. 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) Aliases The two went on to become akin to father and son, with Kasuga being tasked to care for his adoptive brother, Masato Arakawa, sometime after his induction to the family. Kasuga decided then and there he'd follow Arakawa for the rest of his life. Giovanni Colantonio from Inverse considered Ichiban to be the best playable protagonist of 2020 because he is allowed to be a naive and flawed character who makes plenty of mistakes, a trait rarely seen in most video game heroes, which led to the best character development of any other character in the industry in his view. "[2] Realizing that this new protagonist could serve as the franchise's "catalyst for change" by moving away from the exploration of a modern version of a typical Japanese hero in Kiryu, Yokoyama set about creating and portraying a "life-sized hero", a protagonist who is essentially a "normal guy" who is not as strong or mature as Kiryu. They meet Hamako and Bleach Japan after a bodyguard job, and Adachi rejoins them afterward. Nationality Yakuza: Like a Dragon / YMMV - TV Tropes It is the second card released as part of a series of SSR cards known as Black cards, which center around various antagonists in the Yakuza series. Damage an enemy with an onslaught of headbutts. Ichiban is first introduced in the 2018 mobile game Ryu ga Gotoku ONLINE, a freemium collectible card game spin-off which is exclusively released in Japan. 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. 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.. [Spoilers] Why did Arakawa have only Ichi go to prison despite Ryu Ga Gotoku Online: Masumi has a solid build. Kasuga was instead taken in by Shangri-La's manager, Jiro Kasuga, and raised by the people of Kamurocho. Actors His long history as a hitman and his reputation as the militant leader of the Arakawa Family earned him the nickname "Arakawa the Assassin" (, Koroshi no Arakawa). One of Kasuga's notable traits is his unfailing kindness and general love for people. Some time following the events, Masumi and Kasuga meet at the docks in Yokohama at night and spend some time together. The next day, Watase and Dojima declare the dissolution of both of their organizations and are met with resistance from the Omi officers. In fact,Ichiban spends the majority of game saying that he has always felt like Arakawa is a father to him, so the reveal that he might actually be his father drives that connection even deeper. Boosts all allies' criticality rate by up to 12%. Modeled After Masumi, Tendo, Watase's mysterious bodyguard, and Kasuga and his party fight the opposition and win, allowing the dissolution to succeed. After that, he was compelled to understand why Arakawa shot him and took one dirty job after another. 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. Afterwards, Zhao directs Kasuga to meet with Mitsuo, who is keeping a low profile. Unlike in Like A Dragon, this incarnation of Ichiban never leaves Kamuroch, and encounters a different cast of supporting characters as well as enemies. something similar also mentioned in the post climax scene but doesnt explicitly say he didnt know.not much clarity there either. 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. Yakuza: Like a Dragon: In his younger days, Masumi wears a black double breasted leather trench coat over a gray snakeskin patterned dress shirt, black slacks, a pair of dark red leather oxfords, a black leather belt with a gold buckle, a pair of black leather gloves, and a black fedora hat. Yakuza: Like a Dragon / Tear Jerker - TV Tropes Member of the Arakawa Family (formerly)President of Ichiban ConfectionsLeader of the Kasuga PartyIndependent politician On the way back home, he encounters Tendo and they discuss the events that transpired. He infiltrates the meeting and finds Arakawa with several Tojo Clan figures. 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. Ichiban declines, saying that his place is in Yokohama with his new friends. Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts. When Ichiban gets out of prison in 2019, 18 years after his incarceration, the world has changed rapidly, but the biggest shock is probably that the Arakawa family has joined the Omi Alliance,. In his younger years, he has somewhat androgynous features allowing him to perform in female roles with ease. January 1, 1977 Ichiban Kasuga - Kaiji Tang/ Kazuhiro Nakaya . 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 his short black hair parted to the right. Biographical Information In 1969, after the troupe's final show of the season in Isezaki Ijincho, Yokohama, Toshio planned to treat Masumi to Peking duck at a Chinese restaurant called Heian Tower. Their fight is soon interrupted by a group of thugs led by Shou Takayama, the acting chairman of the Go-Ryu Clan, who has been chasing Ryuji for a while. Kasuga hypes himself up and attunes to the flow of battle, boosting his Evasion and Attack for 2 turns. Yakuza Like a Dragon - How Ichiban Became A Yakuza / Joined The Arakawa FamilyTwitter: https://twitter.com/Santosx07 Ichiban appears as an unlockable player character of the promotional freeware game Streets of Kamurocho, developed and released as part of Sega's 60th anniversary celebrations in October 2020. A man who brought a teenaged Ichiban Kasuga back from death's door. Is Arakawa the coolest character in Yakuza history? Ryu Ga Gotoku OnlineYakuza: Like a DragonLike a Dragon 8 He was hidden in coin locker #101 at Shinjuku Station by Akane on Arakawa's instructions in order to keep him safe while they were being pursued by members of Hikawa Industries; however, Arakawa unknowingly retrieved the baby locked in the adjacent locker #99. He is clean shaven in his younger years but has a small goatee on his chin by his most recent appearance in 2018. 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. Through Shuichi Kanbe, the duo find jobs. 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. Arakawa explains that it was he who leaked inside information to his son, giving him the chance he needed to bring the 3K strategy into play, forcing the Tojo Clan out. Following the funeral service for Arakawa and Aoki, Ichiban decides to remain in Ijincho to stay with his friends. Consequently, a storyline starring Ichiban would naturally include more comedic or goofy scenes due to the character's nature. Masumi escaped and told Akane to meet him at Cafe Alps after she had given birth. Yakuza: Like A Dragon Ending Explained - Looper.com In December 31, 2000, Kasuga is on a collections job for Jo Sawashiro with Mitsuo Yasumura, interacting with his friends on the way. To escape this reality, he spent his nights playing Dragon Quest in the back office of the soapland and dreaming of being a hero one day. Other Tendo anticipated an attempt on Masumi's life by Reiji Ishioda and intercepts him. He readily followed through with performing yubitsume in exchange for Kasuga's return. Hoshino is able to get him to cheer up and suggests he run in the upcoming election to get close to Aoki. After the whole Sotenbori business is done you can meet him in Ijincho and he'll tell Ichi about his dream that his son was born at a Soapland. 39 (Wanderings of the Golden Dragon)62 (Yakuza: Like a Dragon)[a] In 2004, Masato fakes his death and starts a new identity as Ryo Aoki with assistance from the Arakawa Family and leaves for the USA. 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. Kasuga arrives in Kamurocho and is shocked by how much society changed during his prison term. He asks Kasuga to turn himself in, telling him the lie that it was Sawashiro who committed the murder. [8][9], Ichiban's English voice actor, Kaiji Tang, describes him as a "whimsical" character who, despite being the game's protagonist, also serves the role of a supporting character due to how he often assists his allies. What do you want to see in a sequel? *spoilers* - GameFAQs Kasuga's tattoo covers most of his back and ends just above his thighs. Ichiban Kasuga exclusive job. He later learned that Akane was caught by the yakuza and murdered while he was on his way to the hospital. 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." Between 1978 and 1982, he established the Arakawa Family, a third-tier organization within the Tojo Clan's ranks. Masumi's body was thrown in the river and recovered the next morning. arakawa didnt know for sure. He meets Koichi Adachi, who did his research on Kasuga, but he is not interested in partnering with the detective. Place of Birth The announcement is made the following day, when Ichiban and company must fight off the angry former Yakuza. [16], Ichiban was generally well received by critics in their preview commentary of Like a Dragon. Although he had a loving father, Masumi had a troubled home life as a child, and received the scar on his face at the hands of his mother at a young age. Kasuga pleads to Aoki to start anew, but he is killed by Kume before he can do so. She joins the trio after tearfully asking for their help, and they eventually learn they might meet him at the Yokohama Trading Company. Sawashiro felt indebted to the man raising his child and joined his Yakuza family. I used both 1,2,3 in the final fight, 3 works the best. Aoki dies, and it's unclear if Kume is arrested. [2] Toshihiro Nagoshi approved of the decision to change the franchise's lead character from Kiryu to Ichiban. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 10 Facts You Didn't Know About The Main Characters In Yakuza: Like A Dragon Tang and has cited Chun's work as an inspiration. Arakawa, who serves as a father figure to protagonist Ichiban Kasuga, proved to be a much more compelling character than he thought. 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. He willingly goes to prison for a murder that he did not commit at the turn of the 21st century, having acquiesced to the request of his clan patriarch, Masumi Arakawa. 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. Nanba joins Kasuga after Yokohama Liumang member Zheng demands payment from the homeless, and the two drive him off. After being released, his Arakawa shoots Ichiban and leaves him for dead in Yokohama. 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. However, that night at the restaurant, Toshio was murdered by a hitman sent by the Seiryu Clan. Described as having been born with "nothing but physical strength," Kasuga has a very muscular build that gives him the opportunity to be proficient at a variety of fighting styles. 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. It is implied that he may hav felt like kasuga is the real son. Kamurocho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan Advances Heat Gauge by 200 at the start of battle. He was the Patriach of his family surely he could've found someone else to take Aoki's place right ? By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. During a visit to the former Omi chairman's grave, Kasuga sees and calls out to him, but he feigns ignorance to avoid blowing his cover. )Mitsuo Yasumura (former subordinate)Tsukasa Mikuni (subordinate)Vincent Lowe (subordinate)Yosuke Kagami (subordinate) Also Known As His eyes are dark brown and described as having the "hard, flinty gaze of an old killer"[4] by the age of twenty. He passes the information to Aoki, who uses it to drive the Tojo Clan from Kamurocho and allow the Omi Alliance to take over uncontested, with police commissioner Juro Horinouchi being bribed into allowing it to happen. Ryu Ga Gotoku OnlineYakuza: Like a Dragon Appearance Meeting Aoki in person, he learns of his recovery in the US, that he is intending to purge Ijincho of its residents reliant on gray zones, and that Kasuga had taken the fall for Aoki's murder, not Sawashiro's. He appears to have a relatively slim build. Yakuza: Like a Dragon Review Ichiban is Number One! - DualShockers He is also the protagonist of Daigo . Occupation Damage an enemy with a wrestling technique known as a release German suplex. The tattoo represents the strength and perseverance of the koi as it struggles upstream, as well as a greater destiny that lies ahead, as the koi has not fully finished its transformation into a dragon. Ichiban's investigation embroils him in a conspiracy involving a massive counterfeiting ring being run by the Ijin Three at the behest of a powerful Japanese politician, Yutaka Ogikubo. [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. [28] Hayes Madsen from Screen Rant said Ichiban is the most important protagonist in games for the year 2020, and called him an inspiring character due to his unfailing kindness and warmth of humanity, and that his story arc in Like a Dragon put forward meaningful commentary on the inequalities of society. Ichiban goes to prison on the first night of the 21st century, and doesn't get out until 18 years later, with nearly two decades' worth of culture and change having passed him by, not to . In Like a Dragon 8, Kasuga's hairstyle is a ponytail once again. [15] A cologne label titled "Ichiban Kasuga Eau de Toilette", which was developed as a collaboration with fragrance company Fits Corporation, was unveiled during the franchise's 15th anniversary live stream by Sega. Yakuza: Like a Dragon / Recap - TV Tropes Height
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