185 cm (6 1)[c] [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. On the way, a helicopter spots them on a rooftop and Adachi stays behind. His features are typically obscured by his fedora or by shadow, but he appears to have short black hair and brown eyes. 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. He wields a bat that does a decent amount of damage, so focus on your blocks. This contributed to his strong sense of imagination where he imagines his battles as if they were a turn-based JRPG. Character appears in 4 games. Ryu Ga Gotoku OnlineYakuza: Like a Dragon [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. Kaiji Tang However, unbeknownst to him, she hid the baby in locker number 0101, adjacent to locker 0099 where Jo Sawashiro and his girlfriend at the time had abandoned their newborn. [16], Ichiban was generally well received by critics in their preview commentary of Like a Dragon. Sawashiro tries to have Kasuga's finger cut off, but Arakawa interrupts them and takes Kasuga out for dinner. January 1, 1977[1] Daigo wants Ichiban to not place all the blame on Arakawa. 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 ? The way I see it, he either knew or was very suspicious and hoped Ichi was his real son. Relies on bare-knuckle brawling and Kasuga's pro wrestling moves to knock enemies senseless. Associations 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. Masumi held onto the bill from that point onward. He readily followed through with performing yubitsume in exchange for Kasuga's return. [6], Auditions of the character started early in development to appreciate him sooner. These skills mainly focus on increasing the survivability and offensive capabilities of Offense-type allies and confer a huge boost of up to 92% in total to criticality rate. As part of Hikawa Family, Masumi came to be a hardened killer. If points fall below opponent's points (by percentage), initiates Boss Assault outside of Boss Raid Mode. Kasuga asked him why he would go to such lengths for someone he didn't even know, to which Arakawa responded, "Maybe I just wanted to look cool in front of a kid who knew who I was.". As the years progress, his hair is also graying. Associations While it is never revealed that Sawashiro was telling the truth, Ichiban still felt as though both he and Aoki were sons to Arakawa. 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. Press J to jump to the feed. Masumi is shot in the chest and dies a painful death, the last sight in his life being Tendo's smile. Place of Birth 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. [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. Actors 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. By Kasuga's release in 2019, Masumi had been appointed the acting captain of the Omi Alliance and continues to cooperate with Aoki. Ichiban is presented with the chance to choose his own path for the first time in almost 18 years. We were still figuring the new protagonist out when Nagoshi said, "I want to burden this man with the name 'Ichiban.'" Like many of the gangsters in Yakuza, Ichiban has a prominent back tattoo. The family the yakuza belonged to sought revenge and managed to capture him. As to why he asked Ichiban to take the fall, probably because he thought Ichi could handle prison, being so tough and all. Arakawa asks Kasuga to shoulder the blame and go to prison on Sawashiro's behalf, and that he is banished from the family. Search for hidden treasures scattered throughout the city. Following the funeral service for Arakawa and Aoki, Ichiban decides to remain in Ijincho to stay with his friends. 58[3] In Yakuza: Like a Dragon, he is the first patriarch of the Arakawa Family and the acting captain of the Omi Alliance. Arakawa the Assassin Yakuza: Like a Dragon: Masumi's face is modeled after his voice actor, Kiichi Nakai. Although he appeared to have assistance from his men, raising Masato proved difficult. Hair Color Only Ichiban, Sawashiro and Arakawa cared about Masato. The Yakuza franchise's developers, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, wanted to create a new lead character to continue the narrative of the fictional universe they have created. Doesn't make sense, how he couldn't put two together, also you'd think he'd go to her employer in desperation to see if she made it out ( obviously he knew she didn't but in desperation he could ), and if he did he'd obviously find out he might have took the wrong son. While ending the two largest Yakuza organizations in Japan is a significant development (after all, this is a series based entirely around organized crime), it's interesting to see such an action-packed series make this decision through the use of real-world politics (or at least something that resembles the real world). 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. inscribed on the otherwise blank backside, meaning those in power must reward and punish where necessary. Japanese He was the Patriach of his family surely he could've found someone else to take Aoki's place right ? 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. 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. 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 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. The given height of 185 cm (6 1) is based on the character model's scaling factor within. He was forced to deal with the matter peacefully, as Sakaki was a direct patriarch above him in rank and feigned innocence in front of the executives. Boosts their criticality rate by up to 80% for 8 seconds. Espaol - Latinoamrica (Spanish - Latin America). *spoilers*" - Page 2. [2] As a major story theme in Like A Dragon concerns the struggles of individuals who are not clearly defined by moral absolutes, this allowed the game's writers to position Ichiban from a perspective that humanizes such individuals as common everyday people. The next day, Arakawa calls Kasuga into his office, gravely telling him to be inconspicuous. It also has been revealed that Aoki used the Yakuza to help him attain power, which is why the Tojo and Omi were disbanded. Initially hesitant, he accepts after learning the Liumang had sent assassins after Nanba. 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. Ichiban Kasuga ( , Kasuga Ichiban) is the protagonist of the Like a Dragon series from Yakuza: Like a Dragon onward, as well as the protagonist of The Legend of Ichiban Kasuga: Part 1 in Ryu Ga Gotoku Online. Nationality and our In 1984, the year the design of the 10,000 bill changed, he was gifted a defective counterfeit by Hoshino. Physical Note: This is ONLY to be used to report spam, advertising, and problematic (harassment, fighting, or rude) posts. Gray When the dissolution is announced, they join Arakawa in defending Dojima and Watase alongside Yosuke Tendo, who had deccided to fight for them, and Watase's mysterious bodyguard. 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. IchiIcchanKasugamaru They learn Zhao may be in trouble, and Han joins the party to rescue him from Mabuchi and the Omi, where Nanba rejoins them. In 2019, now 42, Kasuga is freed from prison with no one from his old days waiting for him. 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. Ryu Ga Gotoku OnlineYakuza: Like a DragonLike a Dragon 8 Relationships Ryu Ga Gotoku Online: Masumi has a solid build. Cookies help us deliver our Services. 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. The dynamic within the family was tense, however, with Sawashiro's constant abuse of Kasuga often placing Masumi into the role of mediator. Relationships Would be cool if he knew the entire time after recruiting ichiban because he casually mentioned his mother's name in conversation, so he kept him close but it was too late to declare things. arakawa didnt know for sure. Ichiban wouldn't be targeted for Kurosawa's big plan as he's just a normal member. Nanba joins Kasuga after Yokohama Liumang member Zheng demands payment from the homeless, and the two drive him off. The character's fascination with Dragon Quest serves as the impetus for the series' change from action adventure to role-playing games. 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. He later learned that Akane was caught by the yakuza and murdered while he was on his way to the hospital. Ryu Ga Gotoku OnlineYakuza: Like a Dragon Araboshi-za (formerly)Tojo ClanOmi AllianceHikawa Family (formerly)Arakawa Family Tojo Clan (formerly)Arakawa Family (formerly)Ichiban Confections Ichiban Kasuga ( , Kasuga Ichiban) is the protagonist of the Like a Dragon series from Yakuza: Like a Dragon onward, as well as the protagonist of The Legend of Ichiban Kasuga: Part 1 in Ryu Ga Gotoku Online. They meet Hamako and Bleach Japan after a bodyguard job, and Adachi rejoins them afterward. 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. Yakuza Like a Dragon - Ichiban Confronts Masumi ArakawaTwitter: https://twitter.com/Santosx07 Eye Color [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. Horinouchi is also the person responsible for having Adachi demoted. Kasuga bluffs to Aoki of having incriminating evidence to lure him and Tendo to the Millennium Tower. Kasuga Ichiban (Ryu Ga Gotoku Ishin! He tells Kasuga that Arakawa will need allies shortly. He learns Aoki had ensorsed Sota Kume for an election. He asks Kasuga to turn himself in, telling him the lie that it was Sawashiro who committed the murder. He also wears black leather loafers with gold buckles and a matching black leather belt with a gold buckle. 5 Yakuza named Kishi. Arakawa is murdered shortly after he and Ichiban part ways, and Ichiban believes that Jo Sawashiro, one of Arakawa's captains, killed him. "[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. 18 years later, Ichiban is released from prison. Kuze and the Go-Ryu follow Ryuji, while Kasuga chases after Han. [25] On the other hand, Dia Lacina from Paste Magazine expressed mixed feelings over Ichiban's portrayal: while Lacina liked that Ichiban is more imminently relatable and achievable as a hero archetype, she criticized the naive speech Ichiban gives to defend Nonomiya's reprehensible behaviour based on his own experience of having grown up under the care of a brothel manager as unconvincing and somewhat insulting. 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. [31] Naming Ichiban one of the best new characters of 2020, Destructoid staff observed that Ichiban managed to fill the void left by Kiryu "with relative ease", and that his immediate popularity with the video game community successfully secures the Yakuza franchise's future in their view. Part of his little finger on his left hand is missing. This is the unofficial subreddit for Sega's long-running game series, Yakuza, known in Japan as Ry ga Gotoku. 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. High chance to land a critical hit. Ichiban Kasuga Other Nicknames Occupation Counterpart 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. After he joins the yakuza, he slicks part of his hair back in a more clean-cut style. Japanese Ichiban identifies Arakawa, and while he did shoot Ichi and probably doesn't like him anymore he's still the kind of man Ichiban aspires to be. Ryu Ga Gotoku OnlineYakuza: Like a DragonLike a Dragon 8 Masumi's first card in Ryu Ga Gotoku Online, SSR Masumi Arakawa (Black), was first released on September 24, 2020 and depicts the version of him seen in the main story of Ryu Ga Gotoku Online. After vowing to make Kasuga pay for all the pain the Tojo Clan has inflicted to the Jingweon, Han and Kasuga start fighting. 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. [30] Game Informer ranked Ichiban third place on the publication's list of the top 10 characters of 2020, with Joe Juba commenting that Ichiban's characterization balances the story's tension "with an infectious desire to help the people society overlooks". 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Restores all allies' health by up to 50% at the start of battle, provided they are still conscious. Grants Refresh (nullifying up to 24,000 damage) to the 3 allies with the highest Attack. After working for Arakawa and doing whatever was asked of him, he got sent to prison for 18 years at Arakawa's request. They explain their plan to their guests. Ichiban shows a video of Aoki admitting to his crimes to the police, dooming Aoki's plans. Daigo Dojima ( , Djima Daigo) is a recurring supporting character in the Like a Dragon series introduced in Yakuza 2. Sawashiro suggests leaking information in exchange for the Family's continued survival. Ichiban denies this, saying he'd rather bring Arakawa's vision of improving the yakuza to life. Japanese 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. 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. Ichiban Kasuga (Japanese: , Hepburn: Kasuga Ichiban), also nicknamed Ichi (), is a character from Sega's Ryu ga Gotoku media franchise, known internationally as Yakuza. Ichiban trails a fleeing Aoki and pleads with him to give himself up. Kasuga decided then and there he'd follow Arakawa for the rest of his life. 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) Aoki was weak and couldn't do a lot on his own without scheming. [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. On the way back home, he encounters Tendo and they discuss the events that transpired. Aliases Age Black Aliases 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. But more towards that arakawa didnt know. Privacy Policy. However, one day, he severely injured and hospitalized a yakuza. Some time following the events, Masumi and Kasuga meet at the docks in Yokohama at night and spend some time together. Date of Birth Kasuga is a fiercely loyal and steadfast man, perhaps to a fault. He and his friends are asked to hold the invading Omi Alliance at bay until they can burn down their operation. RGGO He also makes use of a baseball bat in an extremely professional manner. Afterwards, Ichiban gets to reunite with Arakawa, whom he tells he feels is like a surrogate father, and the two share a nice moment. [20] Michael Higham from GameSpot praised Ichiban as an endearing lead character who is immediately loveable and helps gives the franchise "a fresh start". 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. 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. He appears to have a relatively slim build. "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.
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