Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name details story, cast, combat, and locations

Publisher SEGA and developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have released new information on the story, cast, combat, and locations of Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.

Get the details below, via the official website.

Story

What must you sacrifice to protect the ones you love?

A former legend in the yakuza world, Kazuma Kiryu fakes his death in order to protect his loved ones.

He occasionally receives missions as a secret agent for the Daidoji Faction, a shadowy organization that once operated as a fixer for the government. Kiryu’s very existence is kept a closely guarded secret within Daidoji. There he languishes away each day in his self-imposed solitude. Until one day, somebody arrives to drag Kiryu back into the fold.

Cast

• Kazuma Kiryu (portrayed by Takaya Kuroda) – A former legendary yakuza who has erased his past and name.
• Kosei Shishido (portrayed by Yasukaze Motomiya) – A lieutenant of the Watase Family, an Omi Alliance subsidiary. The Watase Family’s ace-in-the-hole.
• Yuki Tsuruno (portrayed by Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi) – A captain of the Watase Family, an Omi Alliance Subsidiary. A yakuza sworn to the Watase Family.
• Akame (portrayed by First Summer Uika) – A shadowy figure who knows the ins and outs of Sotenbori.
• Homare Nishitani III (portrayed by Kim Jaeuck) – Patriarch of the Kijin Clan, an Omi Alliance Subsidiary. Third patriarch of the Kijin Clan, a direct subsidiary of the Omi Alliance.
• Kihei Hanawa (portrayed by Hiroki Tochi) – Leader of the Daidoji Faction.

Gripping performances from Takaya Kuroda, Yasukaze Motomiya, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, First Summer Uika, Kim Jae-Uck, Hiroki Tochi.

Combat

• Yakuza Style – Dominate your enemies through brute force. The final form of Kiryu’s signature brawling style. Pummel enemies with a ferocious flurry of punches and kicks, or use your environment as a weapon.
• Agent Style – Subdue targets with sheer speed. The secret martial art practiced by operatives of the Daidoji Faction. Codename Joryu’s preferred style of combat. A swift and deadly style inspired by different martial arts across the world. It incorporates the use of gadgets to quickly dispatch enemies.Mix and match both styles to take down your foes!

Mix and match both styles to take down your foes!

Locations

• Sotenbori, Osaka – Sotenbori, Osaka serves as the main setting of the game. In areas under the control of the Omi Alliance, there is a high chance that somebody will recognize Kiryu.
• Isezaki Ijincho, Yokohama – A city in Yokohama near the harbor that is home to the Seiryu Clan, the only yakuza organization in the area. They become the target of Kiryu as he attempts to solve a case.

Bonus Content

• Legendary Fighter Pack (digital pre-order limited bonus) – Three legendary yakuza from the Tojo Clan (Daigo Dojima, Goro Majima, and Taiga Saejima) show up to the arena aboard the mysterious tanker at sea. Witness greatness as fabled men duke it out for the title of the strongest!

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is due out for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on November 9.

Watch a new set of gameplay videos below.

Combat Gameplay

Yakuza Style

(From 19:08 to 19:42.)

Agent Style

(From 20:35 to 21:29.)