Later that day, he attends a meeting with the other Omi Alliance patriarchs at Heian Tower - where Masumi had hoped to treat Kasuga to Peking duck - when Kasuga barges into the room. They get what Zhao wanted, but an established conflict between the Geomijul and Nanba causes him to leave and Han to fight the others. Tang and has cited Chun's work as an inspiration. By Kasuga's release in 2019, Masumi had been appointed the acting captain of the Omi Alliance and continues to cooperate with Aoki. 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. Brown because his character and beliefs wouldn't fit as a Shinsengumi. Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts. RGGO After Ichiban leaves prison, he confronts Arakawa to just for Arakawa to shoot him point blank and leave him for dead in Yokohama. 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. He is a former member of the Arakawa Family, a Tojo Clan subsidiary. Brown 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. Height It is implied that he may hav felt like kasuga is the real son. [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. Member of the Arakawa Family (formerly) When assigned his unique class, Hero, the way he envisions his attire changes slightly in battle; his sleeves are rolled up to the elbow, he wears black leather gloves, and his necklace is replaced by a red silk ascot. [35], Render of Ichiban Kasuga as he appears in, Last edited on 12 December 2022, at 08:29, "Ichiban Kasuga Voice - Yakuza: Like a Dragon", "Yakuza: Like A Dragon Dev Explains Creating A New Hero And What's Next", "Yakuza 7 (Shin Yakuza) New Details Revealed, Dev Discusses Possibilities For Yakuza 0 Sequel", "Yakuza series general director on Ichiban Kasuga game: "I'd like to change the game drastically", "Yakuza: Like a Dragon Goes Into Kasuga Ichiban's Birth And Reason For Joining Organized Crime", "Yakuza: Like A Dragon's city is reported to be around 3-4 times larger than past games", "Ichiban Kasuga will lead 'Yakuza' "for the next ten years", "Yakuza: Like a Dragon Voice Actor Confirms Ichiban Will Now Lead the Series", "Ichiban Kasuga wears his heart on his sleeve, and he'd lay his life down to stand up for a friend. But more towards that arakawa didnt know. When he returns, Aoki has the Arakawa Family support him in his political career. Kiichi NakaiWP In December 31, 2000, Kasuga is on a collections job for Jo Sawashiro with Mitsuo Yasumura, interacting with his friends on the way. Kasuga is a fiercely loyal and steadfast man, perhaps to a fault. When asked why he would go to those lengths in the first place, he simply stated that he "felt like impressing an idiot kid who knew [his] name.". Japanese Grants Refresh (nullifying up to 24,000 damage) to the 3 allies with the highest Attack. Ichiban was designed by franchise developers Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio for Ryu ga Gotoku ONLINE, though a decision was later made by executive director and franchise creator Toshihiro Nagoshi and his team to position Ichiban as the lead character of future mainline entry games. He gave him the name Masato; (masa), the first kanji in Masumi and (to), the first kanji in Toshio. Character appears in 4 games. Ichiban did turn out fine in the end. Associations Ichiban is the lead character in the 2020 video game Yakuza: Like A Dragon, the first main series Yakuza title which does not feature recurring series lead Kazuma Kiryu as a playable character. 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. After he met and swore Jo Sawashiro into the family in 1982, he came to consider him someone he could place his complete trust in and made him his captain, treasurer, and right-hand man. Draven125 2 yr. ago Despite his efforts, this only fanned the flames of the existing rivalry between the Arakawa Family and the Sakaki Family. Japanese We were still figuring the new protagonist out when Nagoshi said, "I want to burden this man with the name 'Ichiban.'" While visiting a graveyard, he sees his former patriarch and is ignored by him, learning from Adachi that the Arakawa Family has sided with the Omi Alliance, who forced the Tojo Clan out of Kamurocho. Although he had never met Kasuga before, in order to maintain his reputation, he agreed to the rival family's demands. Ichiban Kasuga exclusive job. Interestingly, in the English dub, Saeko is voiced by Elizabeth Maxwell, and Nanoha is voiced by Cherami Leigh. [3] Yokoyama positioned Ichiban's personality as the opposite of Kiryu's in many ways: "thoroughly uncomplicated, direct, cheerful, reckless". Unable to deal with a child, they chose to put the baby in a locker. Kasuga Ichiban (Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin! Between 1978 and 1982, he established the Arakawa Family, a third-tier organization within the Tojo Clan's ranks. and our Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Physical Masumi escaped and told Akane to meet him at Cafe Alps after she had given birth. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. With the rough events, Kasuga starts to lose himself, but an exchange of blows with Kazuma Kiryu gets him back to his senses. Yakuza: Like a Dragon: Masumi's face is modeled after his voice actor, Kiichi Nakai. [21] Jorge Jimenez from PC Gamer praised Ichiban's optimistic characterization, a "goofy, happy go lucky gangster who loves classic JRPGs", as an effective way of explaining the franchise's drastic genre shift with Like a Dragon. Thanks to the split, there is not enough manpower to crush them and Yosuke Tendo joins Masumi's side as he could not resist the urge to fight such a brawl. The year after the death of his father, he stopped going to junior high school at fifteen and resorted to whatever means necessary to earn money and support himself, leaving his education behind for good. Is Arakawa Ichiban's dad? The family the yakuza belonged to sought revenge and managed to capture him. Afterwards, he interrogates Ogasawara to learn of Aoki's ambitions and plans to use the Omi. Biographical Information Outside the Seiryu offices, the three discuss what happened and Adachi says it's quite a shock that Nanoha would agree to euthanizing her father. In the ensuing chaos, Kasuga is called by Han and Seong-hui. [27], Several publications rated Ichiban as among the best video game characters featured in 2020, a year where Like A Dragon saw an international release. 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. something similar also mentioned in the post climax scene but doesnt explicitly say he didnt know.not much clarity there either. Several hours later, he received a phone call from Akane, who told him that Hikawa Family yakuza were closing in, prompting her to run away with the newborn baby to Shinjuku Station. After getting surgery in America, he gained the use of his legs and began trying to gather power, hoping to make up for the years when he felt helpless. After a discussion between Yokoyama and Nagoshi, Nakaya was chosen for the role. Appears In His plans, besides shooting Ichiban, actually make a lot more sense than Kazama. Aliases Aoki is about to come around but is fatally stabbed by a disillusioned Kume. Ichiban shows a video of Aoki admitting to his crimes to the police, dooming Aoki's plans. Nationality 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. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Really, Ichiban's relationship with Arakawa as a whole is one big Crowning Moment of Heartwarming given the later reveal that Ichiban is Arakawa's true son. 58[3] Japanese Horinouchi is also the person responsible for having Adachi demoted. 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 Chapter 12 of the game, Ichiban and his crew make their way through the Tojo clan headquarters, eventually meeting back up with Masumi Arakawa. GameSpot compared him to Goro Majima based on similar traits they share "though a lot less deranged", while also noting that he is quite different from Kiryu despite sharing other traits in their backstories. Press J to jump to the feed. Koichi Adachi is one of the members of Kasuga's party, a former cop who lost his job and pension due to corruption in the department. Arakawa asks Kasuga to shoulder the blame and go to prison on Sawashiro's behalf, and that he is banished from the family. IchiIcchanKasugamaru Ichiban is shot by Arakawa when he attempts to confront him. Relies on bare-knuckle brawling and Kasuga's pro wrestling moves to knock enemies senseless. 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. The Chief and Hoshino tell Kasuga of their history with Arakawa, and he learns Arakawa had sent him there intentionally to save him, renewing his faith in his former patriarch. He tells Kasuga that Arakawa will need allies shortly. Yokoyama does not believe in portraying unconditional good and evil, as he believes that people with criminal records are capable of righteousness, while members of society who are respected by the public are capable of evil. 42 Out of all people Arakawa called Ichiban and asked him to do it . The incident had a profound effect on Masumi, who spent the next seven years searching for the killer. RGGO 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. Kasuga defeats Tendo, and engineers a confession with the help of Mirror Face to end Aoki's political career. Upon his release 18 years later, Ichiban discovers that Arakawa has apparently betrayed the rest of the Tojo Clan to the Omi Alliance, a rival yakuza organization based in Osaka, and finds himself stranded in the city of Yokohama after he is shot by Arakawa following an attempted confrontation. Through Saeko Mukoda, they learn one of the Liumang's bosses Akira Mabuchi may be involved. Ichiban first appears in the 2018 Ryu ga Gotoku ONLINE, which presents an alternate version of his character arc following his release from prison. Tendo anticipated an attempt on Masumi's life by Reiji Ishioda and intercepts him. [13] A 2019 gameplay trailer featuring Ichiban and his party engaging enemies in a turn-based RPG battle system was initially interpreted as an April Fools' Day joke due to its gameplay mechanics which was considered unusual for the series, as well as the timing of its release date and its proximity to the 1st of April. High chance to land a critical hit. Damage an enemy with a swift, brutal kick. Consequently, a storyline starring Ichiban would naturally include more comedic or goofy scenes due to the character's nature. However, one day, he severely injured and hospitalized a yakuza. 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. Kaiji Tang This soon fizzled out due to a mutual lack of interest, and Masumi began seeing a woman named Akane in secret. Ryu Ga Gotoku OnlineYakuza: Like a DragonLike a Dragon 8 Affiliation Japanese The game then dramatically rolls into a flashback from when Sawashiro was 15, and his girlfriend at the time was pregnant. There, he explains that Arakawa is at peace, and that Ichiban should get revenge on Aoki. Actors Tang notes that he was able to draw upon his life experiences as an Asian man to help with his performance as Ichiban. The betrayal causes Tojo remnants to attack Masumi every once in a while, but he survives and climbs the ranks. Arakawa is murdered shortly after he and Ichiban part ways, and Ichiban believes that Jo Sawashiro, one of Arakawa's captains, killed him. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, character_model_model_data (.BIN file), Yakuza: Like a Dragon Supporting Characters. Daigo Dojima ( , Djima Daigo) is a recurring supporting character in the Like a Dragon series introduced in Yakuza 2. Age RGG Studios' chief producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto explained in an interview that Kasuga appears as a Trooper Card instead of a full character in Like a Dragon: Ishin! Hair Color Discover more experts answers from Gaming. Forum (0) Biographical Only Ichiban, Sawashiro and Arakawa cared about Masato. Arakawa is murdered shortly after he and Ichiban part ways, and Ichiban believes that Jo Sawashiro, one of Arakawa's captains, killed him. Appears In The character's fascination with Dragon Quest serves as the impetus for the series' change from action adventure to role-playing games. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. 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.. Black, later graying Occupation When he finds Daigo, he tells Ichiban about where Kiryu's at, and then, just as Ichiban tries to get the truth from Daigo about Arakawa, Daigo gets shot by a character looking to silence anyone saying anything about the Omi Alliance and its plan. Kenyu Horiuchi Ryu Ga Gotoku OnlineYakuza: Like a Dragon However, that night at the restaurant, Toshio was murdered by a hitman sent by the Seiryu Clan. Masumi then heads to Heian Tower for dinner with Hoshino. Nationality In Ryu Ga Gotoku Online, he is the patriarch of the Arakawa Family and the captain of the Omi Alliance. He was the Patriach of his family surely he could've found someone else to take Aoki's place right ? Plot: Ichiban, distraught at Arakawa's death is called by Hoshino who invites him for a meal. Kasuga pleads to Aoki to start anew, but he is killed by Kume before he can do so. This is the unofficial subreddit for Sega's long-running game series, Yakuza, known in Japan as Ry ga Gotoku. Actors Yakuza Like a Dragon - Arakawa Death Scene / Ichiban And Arakawa Catch UpTwitter: https://twitter.com/Santosx07 After that, he was compelled to understand why Arakawa shot him and took one dirty job after another. They sneak through the sewers and rooftops to where Arakawa is. 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. He ended up joining the yakuza at the age of seventeen under the Hikawa Family, a Tojo Clan subsidiary. Fighting Style This splits the Omi's forces in half, which would instrumental at the time of both organizations' dissolution. The dragonfish tattoo on his back earned him the nickname "The Rock Bottom Dragon" (, Donzoko no Ry). In 2017, the year Kasuga was going to be released were it not for his sentence extension, Masumi writes a letter to him expressing how much he misses him, and invites him for Peking duck when he leaves. 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. Hair Color Adachi confronts Horinouchi with evidence of the bribes, Ichiban says that he doesn't feel the need to get a DNA test to prove if Arakawa was his real father, Daigo offers Ichiban a job at a security company. A man who brought a teenaged Ichiban Kasuga back from death's door. 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 was unequipped to handle Masato's dejection and resentment surrounding his disability, and even as a toddler, Masato was prone to tantrums he never had the heart to resist. Brown It explains this and technically he didnt send him to prison ichiban went willingly out of his own choice but it explains he went for masato so masato doesnt get the blame, I know that. Advances Heat Gauge by 200 at the start of battle. Other 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. [32][33] Anime News Network in particular enjoyed Tang's performance as "absolutely spot-on" due to the multiple expressions he gives to his character. Although beloved, he lived in poverty and the people who raised him were considered "trash" by the rest of society. So, since only Ichiban was extremely loyal to Arakawa, they decided to choose him. 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. 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. Brown 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. In the final boss fight of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Freelancer will be forcibly equipped, but will have all its skills unlocked if they are not already unlocked. 185 cm (6 1)[a] After facing the Omi, Ichiban reconciles with Arakawa, but is shocked next day to learn of his death. Ichiban arranges for Aoki to be lured to the Arakawa Family office, and used the opportunity to record incriminating evidence against him and expose his true nature to the general public. After Ichiban beats Sawashiro in a fight, the latter reveals that he didn't kill Arakawa because he feels like he has a life debt to him. He learns Aoki had ensorsed Sota Kume for an election. [20] Michael Higham from GameSpot praised Ichiban as an endearing lead character who is immediately loveable and helps gives the franchise "a fresh start". He appears to have a relatively slim build. 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. A selfish, violent man, he is the one pulling the strings, the one blockading Arakawa from aiding Ichiban. Kasuga wakes up under a pile of garbage in Isezaki Ijincho, having been patched up by Yu Nanba. Unlike in Like A Dragon, this incarnation of Ichiban never leaves Kamuroch, and encounters a different cast of supporting characters as well as enemies. Due to existing tensions with the Sakaki as well as the fact that they are a higher rank, Masumi would need to make amends. In 1969, when he is not wearing his Onnagata outfit, he wears a white dress shirt with the top button unbuttoned, khaki pants, a black leather belt with a silver buckle, and white Velcro sneakers. In 1976, Masumi decided to settle down with Akane after she told him she was pregnant, but could not think of a way to bring up the subject to his patriarch. After Aoki dies, the game cuts to Juro Horinouchi, the Kamurocho police commissioner who worked closely with Aoki and took money from him. [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. A high-ranking member of the family like Sawashiro would've probably hurt their reputation too much. Eye Color i don't think the arakawa family was big enough for anyone to willingly serve 15 years in prison for them except for ichiban because well, he did it 100% out of love for arakawa. Following the funeral service for Arakawa and Aoki, Ichiban decides to remain in Ijincho to stay with his friends. Patriarch of the Arakawa FamilyCaptain of the Omi Alliance Between 1978 and 1982, he established the Arakawa Family, a third-tier organization within the Tojo Clan's ranks. Aoki dies, and it's unclear if Kume is arrested. English He briefly became an antagonist and was the final boss for Kiryu in Yakuza 4. Along with Dojima and Watase, he plans to start up a security company in Sotenbori to serve as a home for the yakuza who would have nowhere else to go after the dissolution. He infiltrates the meeting and finds Arakawa with several Tojo Clan figures. After Ichiban was shot by Masumi Arakawa and lost consciousness, Nanba saves his life and begins working with him. 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. He asks Kasuga to turn himself in, telling him the lie that it was Sawashiro who committed the murder. Occupation 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,. If points fall below opponent's points (by percentage), initiates Boss Assault outside of Boss Raid Mode. Like many of the gangsters in Yakuza, Ichiban has a prominent back tattoo. 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. 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. The men demanded he takes responsibility for Kasuga's actions. Daigo says that together with the Omi Alliance, they would disband both Yakuza organizationsto prevent the Yakuza way of life from being twisted by the government. 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. https://twitter.com/airzach/status/1330802989183893504, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, KSR [Bullet with a Message] Masumi Arakawa (Y:LAD Kiwami), While Masumi's exact age is not stated in-game, the game files differentiate his models by age. Yoko Arakawa (mother)Toshio Arakawa (father)Unnamed ex-fianceAkane (girlfriend)Jo Sawashiro (right-hand, co-parent? Adachi confronts Horinouchi with evidence of the bribes, and the villainous cop is arrested, bringing closure to Adachi's storyline and leaving him feeling vindicated at last. His eyes are gray and he has medium-length dark hair styled into a massive afro after his release from prison, as well as a beard. [14][9] A line of Yakuza franchise merchandise developed by apparel company SuperGroupie was launched in June 2021, including watches, bags, jackets, and shoes, all of which will have details inspired by Ichiban's appearances in the games. Also in 2017, the newly-elected Tokyo governor Aoki pressures the Arakawa Family into leaking Tojo Clan intel in order to dismantle it using the Kamurocho 3K Plan, threatening to use the anti-yakuza laws to arrest him if he did not comply. Damage an enemy with a wrestling technique known as a release German suplex. Kasuga arrives in Kamurocho and is shocked by how much society changed during his prison term. 1959/1960[d] He also makes use of a baseball bat in an extremely professional manner. They went back to save the baby, but Arakawa had already freed the baby from the locker, declaring that it was now his child. 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. arakawa didnt know for sure. [2] Toshihiro Nagoshi approved of the decision to change the franchise's lead character from Kiryu to Ichiban. Kuze and the Go-Ryu follow Ryuji, while Kasuga chases after Han. If you use a regular attack first, you'll. Born and raised in a popular theater troupe called Araboshi-za, Masumi surpassed Toshio as a top-billing actor in the taish engeki genre by the age of fourteen and was celebrated for his female roles as an onnagata.
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