Meet Makoto Daito and the people he crosses paths with.
Publisher SEGA and developer RGG Studio have released new information and screenshots for 50-year action adventure saga STRANGER THAN HEAVEN introducing the game’s large cast of characters.
Here are the details:
Makoto Daito (portrayed by Yu Shirota)
“So, this is Japan…”
Half Japanese, half American. After facing persecution in America, he sets out for Japan. On the voyage, he meets a merchant named Orpheus and Yu Shinjo, a young man who shares similar circumstances. These encounters will change his life forever.
Yu Shinjo (portrayed by Dean Fujioka)
“This is my one chance to start over.”
Half Japanese, half British. Like Daito, he faces persecution in his homeland and seeks a new life in Japan. He meets Daito aboard the ship to Japan, and the two decide to stick together to survive. Cool-headed and sharp-witted, he is always one step ahead of Daito.
Orpheus (portrayed by Snoop Dogg)
“‘Taking what’s meant to be where it’s meant to be.’ That’s our motto.”
A globe-trotting merchant with an ‘open mind’ toward the legality of his wares. After discovering Daito stowed away aboard his ship, he teaches him the harsh realities of life in Japan and comes to recognize his talent for music.
Heigo Yashima
“In this business, respect is everything.”
A merchant and boss in Kokura. Built up his fortune in trade.
Tae Matsumoto (portrayed by Moeka Hoshi)
“You know, it’s always nice to be requested like this.”
A cafe waitress in Kokura. Also a yakuza’s mistress.
Suzy Day (portrayed by Tori Kelly)
“Well, all right. That sounds like a challenge.”
A talented singer who dreams of making it big. After meeting Daito, she begins her rise through the world of show business.
Kiyoshi Otsuru (portrayed by Tokuma Nishioka)
“I feel like the three of us’ll get along just fine.”
A stylish old man with an unmistakable air of authority.
Takashi (portrayed by Satoshi Fujihara)
“Aniki! How’s it goin’!?”
Daito’s sworn brother, a man who lives for the moment. Also a gifted pianist. Daito’s discovery of his gift rekindles his passion for music.
The Veiled Stranger (portrayed by Cordell Broadus)
“I been lookin’ forever. And, shit, here you are!”
A man stationed in postwar Japan.
Keiko Shirai (portrayed by Ado)
“When it comes down to it, those are kinda all I’ve got.”
The diva of wartime Osaka.
Genzo Iwaki (portrayed by Bunta Sugawara, voiced by Takashi Ukaji)
“Idiot… Not even sake’s enough to stomach him.”
The big boss of Kure, with unmatched influence.
Tadashi Hataoka (portrayed by Takashi Ukaji)
“You don’t know who I am? Some Yashima man you are.”
A swaggering, violent yakuza from Kokura.
Takeo Godai (portrayed by Takaya Kuroda)
“That’s wishful thinkin’ if I’ve ever heard it.”
A skilled craftsman, and a man of few words.
Suekichi (portrayed by Kouhei Tsuji)
“What, the whorehouse again? You’re puttin’ those girls to work.”
Daito’s sworn brother. Carefree, but dependable when it counts.
Tetsuya Hama (portrayed by Yasukaze Motomiya)
“Stop your whinin’, dumbass!”
A young yakuza from Kure. Iwaki’s right-hand man.
Amaru (portrayed by Tupac Shakur)
“No one can really know what goes on in another man’s heart.”
A man in hiding in Japan.
Kimura (portrayed by Daisuke Shiba)
“Tell you what. Let’s at least get something to eat!”
