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An ambitious yakuza who joined the Dojima family along with childhood friend Kazuma Kiryu. He eventually rises through the ranks to become the patriarch of his own Nishikiyama family.
Captain Onishima is the secondary antagonist of Jet Set Radio (2000) and a choosable protagonist in SEGA Heroes. He is the hot-headed and low-tempered Chief of police in Tokyo-To whose sole goal is to destroy the punks spraying graffiti all over the city.
Daigo Dojima is the Sixth Chairman of the Tojo Clan in the Yakuza series.
The most senior of the three lieutenants of the Dojima yakuza family in 1988 and patriarch of the Kenno clan. An experienced boxer, Kuze leads the bulk of the family's muscle and acts as Dojima's de facto commander following captain Kazama's incarceration.
Goro Majima is one of Kazuma Kiryu's most trustworthy allies, and his biggest rival, in the Yakuza series. He's somewhat unhinged and always wants to fight with Kiryu.
Hana is the secretary at Sky Finance, working under Shun Akiyama. She is a dedicated worker, although her patience is often tested by her boss’ aloof behaviour.
A young girl very close to Kazuma Kiryu.
One of the three lieutenants of the Dojima yakuza family in 1988 and patriarch of the Taihei Association. He is an opportunistic playboy who specializes in information-gathering through various forms of coercion.
An orphan, raised by homeless people, pledging himself to the service of the Arakawa Yakuza Family, after their boss sacrificed a finger to save Ichiban from harm. He is the new main protagonist of the Yakuza series, succeeding Kazuma Kiryu.
An aggressive "acquisition specialist" working for Tachibana Real Estate.
A legendary information broker in Kamurocho. He operates a vast information network within a secret underground district, known only as Purgatory.
Osaka Prefectural Police, Organized Crime Division 4, Lead Detective in Yakuza 2.
One of the three lieutenants of the Dojima yakuza family in 1988 and patriarch of the Shibusawa family. He is a shrewd businessman who meticulously manages Dojima's financial interests.
A mysterious woman central to the events of Yakuza 4.
Makoto Date, a former detective, he forsake his duty in order to aid Kazuma Kiryu. Now a journalist, he often can be found working from the New Serena bar in Kamurocho.
Masaru Sera is the Third Chairman of the Tojo Clan in the Yakuza series. He was heavily involved in the power struggle for the Empty Lot in Yakuza 0. He's the man tasked with keeping the clan together after the murder of Sohei Dojima.
One of the four main playable characters in Yakuza 4, Tanimura is a Detective; known as the ''Parasite of Kamurocho'' for his actions of extorting companies that use immigrant workers, and his frequent gambling habits.
Misuzu is a soldier of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force. She aids Kazuma is his struggle to find Haruka.
Captain of the Tojo Clan's Kazama family. He later became the Second Chairman of the Kazama family.
Reina is the owner and manager of the bar Serena in Kamurocho. She is friends with Kazuma, Nishiki, and good friends with Yumi Sawamura.
Lieutenant of the Ryudo family. This loyal and proudly Okinawan Yakuza is also known for the impressive tattoo of a viper on his back.
Nishikiyama Family lieutenant, his true loyalties lie elsewhere but he maintains his current position to keep them in check. An ally of Kazuma Kiryu, he remains in contact during his 10 year long incarceration.
The honorable captain of the Dojima yakuza family and patriarch of the Kazama Family. He funded the Sunflower Orphanage where Kazuma Kiryu grew up and acts as Kiryu's mentor.
A former homeless person who established his own loan company after a lucky incident.
Patriarch of the Dojima family, a prominent subsidiary of the powerful Tojo yakuza clan.
Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the world's most famous video game characters and the mascot of Sega Enterprises Ltd. Sonic was introduced on June 23 1991 with the launch of Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Genesis. His super speed makes him one of the fastest fictional characters.
An infamous Tojo yakuza clan member sentenced to death for killing eighteen high-ranking officers of the rival Ueno Seiwa Clan in 1985.
Acting Second Chairman of the Tojo yakuza clan.
A disgraced baseball player now working as an adult magazine writer. He is one of the five playable protagonists in Yakuza 5.
The enigmatic president of Tachibana Real Estate.
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