Details of the story and main characters in the first half of "Ryu ga Gotoku 8" are revealed! New stage "Hawaii" and information on the current "Yokohama Seiryuukai" that has been replaced by a new one are also available.

For "Yakuza8" for PlayStation5, PlayStation4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, and PC (Steam), scheduled for release on January 26, 2024 (Friday), details of the early storyline and major characters, the new stage "Hawaii" and the Yokohama organization "Yokohama Seiryukai," which will be an important part of the film.

Yakuza8" for PlayStation 5/PlayStation 4/Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One/Windows and PC (Steam) is a dramatic RPG featuring Kasuga Ichiban, the main character from "Yakuza7," and Kiryu Kazuma. Yakuza8" depicts the best drama of the series with two main characters, "Kasuga Ichiban," a man who crawls up again from the bottom, and "Kiryu Kazuma," a man who challenges the last battle of his life.

⇒ Yakuza8", the story of the unluckiest and happiest guys in the world, will be released on January 26, 2024 (Friday)! The main cast is also revealed at a glance!

The new "Yakuza8" game will feature the first part of the story, details of the main characters who are closely related to the two main characters "Kasuga Ichiban" and "Kiryu Kazuma," the new stage "Hawaii," and an outline of the Yokohama Seiryukai, an organization in Yokohama that will also play an important role in this work.

＜Synopsis

The year is 2022. Kasuga Ichiban is working hard at Hello Work to rehabilitate former Gyokudo members in order to carry on the legacy of his father, Arakawa Masumi.

The friends who once fought alongside Kasuga have returned to their own daily lives and are pursuing new dreams.

However, when a video was posted on the Internet slandering Haruhi, they once again lost their place in society. Meanwhile, Ebina, a young leader of the Yokohama Seiryu-kai, a gangster organization with roots in Yokohama, brings a man to Kasuga.

That man is ...... Sawashiro Takeshi, who used to be Haruhi's older brother.

Sawashiro tells an unbelievable fact.

The woman Masumi Arakawa loved and Kasuga's mother, Akane, is alive in Hawaii.

He asked Sawashiro to meet her as a "son" for the sake of Akane, who has only a short time left to live. ......

Sawashiro even bowed his head to Kasuga.

Kasuga decides to go to Hawaii to deliver Arakawa's ashes to Akane.

And in the paradise on earth, he met ...... that Dojima's dragon, Kazuma Kiryu.

Kasuga Ichiban and Kiryu Kazuma. When the fates of these two dragon-bearers intersect once again, a huge conspiracy involving Japan and the U.S. is about to be set in motion. ......

Main Characters

■Kasuga Ichiban (Cast: Kazuhiro Nakatani)
Hello Work Misaki Contract Worker

I have a long way to go. ...... I'm working on it steadily."

The protagonist of this film.

He is struggling to carry on the legacy of his father, Masumi Arakawa, who was a world traveler and wanted to rehabilitate all former Gyokudo members.

When he learns that his mother, Akane, is still alive in Hawaii, he is perplexed and decides to go to the United States.

In the paradise on earth, he is once again confronted by the legendary Kazuma Kiryu, a legendary figure in the underworld.

Kazuma Kiryu (played by Takaya Kuroda)
Daidoji Faction Agent

What is the "Hero of Hama" doing? Masumi Arakawa is crying."

Another hero of the film.
He used to be a well-known underworld figure, but now he is hiding his true identity as an agent of the "Daidoji faction," a group of fixers who are active in the political and business worlds.
He travels to Hawaii on a mission for the Daidoji faction, where his destiny crosses paths with Kasuga Ichiban once again.

SAWASHIRO Takeshi (played by TSUTSUMI Shinichi)
Formerly a young leader of the Arakawa clan of the 8th Omi Rengo

I can't say it right, but I have a favor to ask of you.

He is a martial arts fighter who once wielded power under Masumi Arakawa.
He is currently in prison for murder, but for some reason he is reunited with Kasuga Ichiban, a man with whom he has a history.

Yu Namba (played by Ken Yasuda)
Works for a medical equipment manufacturer

Yuu Namba (played by Ken Yasuda) works for a medical equipment manufacturer. Let's have an adventure after all these years, Mr. Braveheart."

A former homeless man in Yokohama and war buddy of Kasuga.
Currently working for a medical equipment manufacturer, he enjoys a peaceful but ordinary life as an office worker.
However, like Haruhi, Namba's daily life is also under threat from evil.

Eiji Mitamura (played by Ryo Narita)
A young man he meets in Hawaii

Bon voyage. It means "Have a nice trip."

A young man in a wheelchair who becomes friends with Kasuga when they board the same plane to Hawaii.
He is skilled in programming and helps Kasuga in his time of need.
He gives the impression of being a kind man, but he has a strong sense of humor when the time comes.

Eric Tomizawa (played by Osamu Iguchi)
Hawaiian cab driver

Welcome to Hawaii. Have fun."

A cab driver lives in Hawaii.
When Haruhi visits Hawaii, she ends up riding in his cab.
He speaks Japanese and is cheerful and affable, and Kasuga hits it off with him. ......

Koichi Adachi (performed by Akio Otsuka)
Representative of Adachi Investigation Agency

You only live once. Make sure you have no regrets."

A former detective and war buddy of Kasuga's.
He is now pursuing the continuation of his dream, albeit in a small way, by setting up a company related to crime prevention.
He also helps Haruhi, who is working hard to rehabilitate ex-violent criminals, and his days are full of hardship.

Saeko Mukoda (played by Sumire Uesaka)
Co-owner of Club Silky Queen

Saeko Mukoda is the co-owner of Club Silky Queen, a cabaret club in Yokohama.

Saeko Mukoda is a cabaret girl in Yokohama and a war buddy of Kasuga's. She currently manages a cabaret club left behind by her benefactor.
She is currently managing the cabaret club left by her benefactor, and is running the place despite the recession.
Then she receives an unexpected approach from Haruhi, with whom she had once gone through the line of death together. ......

Han Joon-ki (Cast: Yuichi Nakamura)
Comijul, Counselor

I know what's going on, I've heard it from Sung-hee.

He is a member of the Korean mafia "Comijul" in Yokohama.
As the right-hand man of General Songhi, he is involved in the restructuring of the Yokohama underworld.
He refuses to negotiate with Kasuga and the others because of Songhi's wishes, but not a day goes by that he does not worry about them.

Cho Tien-Yu (played by Nobuhiko Okamoto)
Former head of Yokohama Ryukan

I have no right to complain about a fight that was sold to me."

He once led the Yokohama Ryubou, the Chinese mafia in Yokohama.
He is now the leader of the Yokohama Ryubou, a Chinese mafia in Yokohama. He has entrusted his seat to Son Hee, who is now the town's best cook.
However, he has not lost any of the sharp light in his eyes.

Chitose Fujimiya (played by Anju Iha)
Housekeeper in Hawaii

I was surprised. I can't believe you are Akane-san's son."

A woman says she is a domestic helper in Hawaii.
She is a domestic helper in Hawaii, and she meets Kasuga when he visits Hawaii for a certain reason.
She has a calm and dignified manner, but she seems to have a situation that she can't tell people about. ......

Sung Hee (performed by Hana Takeda)
Yokohama Ryukan, Komijul, General Manager

She is a very gentle and gentle person, but she seems to have a problem that she can't tell anyone about. As long as I'm in this town, I won't allow any objections."

She is the leader of the huge power "Yokohama Ryubou" and "Komijul" in Yokohama.
They were once at odds with Kasuga and the others, but eventually joined forces.
She believes that in order for them to lead honest lives, those who live in the underworld should not get involved, and she has stepped aside.

Masataka Ebina (played by Hiroki Hasegawa)
Young head of the Yokohama Seiryukai

Nice to meet you, Kasuga Ichiban-san. I've heard a lot about you.

He is the head of the Seiryukai of Yokohama, a Japanese political organization.
Since the chairman is currently serving a prison sentence, he is the man in charge of the gang.
When Haruhi visits the gang's office, Ebina brings a man to meet him.

The new setting is Hawaii, a "paradise on earth" where the dazzling sunlight casts jet-black shadows.

The state of Hawaii is located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, and its capital is Honolulu City, where the story takes place.
The cityscape along the azure ocean is clean and always crowded with tourists.
It is truly a "paradise on earth." ...... However, there is a dark side to this city as well.
When the light is strong, the shadows also fall thick.

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Anaconda Shopping Center, where visitors can enjoy shopping while feeling the bright Hawaiian sunshine.

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Hawaii's nightlife.

Hawaii has a bright and fresh impression, but there are also dark areas where the underworld runs the show.

The means of transportation to fully enjoy the vastness of Hawaii.

Cab travel is the best way to get around Hawaii!

You can call a cab from the app and fly to your destination in a flash, even in the vastness of Hawaii.
Although the price increases, you can now take a cab from the map, making it super convenient.
Let's go wherever you want to go.

Select your destination from the map screen, make your payment, and a cab will come and take you to your destination immediately.

Ride the waves on the road, OKA Surfer!

Electric mobility is very useful in the vastness of Hawaii.
They are fast, comfortable, and can be customized to look and feel like a car, as well as to automatically navigate to your destination.
However, be aware that the vehicle will stop moving when the battery runs out.

The wind is blowing, and you can enjoy the view of the city as you move around!
This is a must-have vehicle for traveling in the vastness of Hawaii!

An elegant trolley tour with friends!

Trolley buses are a popular means of transportation in Hawaii.
Let's enjoy Hawaii at a leisurely pace while touring popular spots.

Yokohama Seiryukai, a yakuza organization in Isezaki Ijinkacho, Yokohama.

The Yokohama Seiryukai is a local gang in Isezaki Ijinkacho. Ebina, who is a young leader of the "Yokohama Seiryukai" without a chairman, is in charge of steering the organization.

Title information

■" Yakuza8 "
Compatibility ： PlayStation5 / PlayStation4 / Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / Windows /PC(Steam)
Release Date ： January 26, 2024 (Friday)
Price ：
Standard Edition 9,680 (tax included)
Deluxe Edition 10,780 (tax included )
Ultimate Edition 12,760 (tax included)
Genre : Dramatic RPG
Player : 1 player
Publisher ： SEGA Corporation
CERO ： D (for ages 17 and up)

(C)SEGA Corporation