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[Rymuth]

Star of Shin Ryu Ga Gotoku Project (New Yakuza series Project), he's taking over as series lead and will be making an appearance in Yakuza Online as well.

Trailer - https://youtu.be/CX09BHL2A4M

As for Kiryu, well--let's just say he's got some biker heads to crush with his fingertips.

 

[jrush64]

Would have preferred Akiyama to be honest.

 

[lucebuce12]

I like him. Might take some time for him to come into his own but I'm excited to see where this series is taking me next.

Also worth noting that he has the same voice Actor as Nishiki, and that his dress up is almost the same as Kiryu, only with the colours swapped.

As for Kiryu, well--let's just say he's got some biker heads to crush with his fingertips.

For those who are confused as to what this means.

 

[Acquiescence]

Kiryu's a tough act to follow. Good luck.

 

[Maintenance]

 

 

[~Cross~]

Dont know if I like the japanfro but the first pic makes it look like someones dissing on it which is bound to lead to funny scenarios.

 

[RSchmitz]

He looks old hopefully he's interesting enough to carry the series for years because the evolving story is what I love in Yakuza.

 

[Bladenic]

I like his art, not so much his render.

 

[Akiyama_AE]

What is Yakuza online?!

 

[Ruruja]

Would have preferred Akiyama to be honest.

Definitely.

 

[Desmond]

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[ZeroX03]

Drawing looks like a badass kind of evil guy

Render next to it looks like a second in command to a big bad

The in-game model looks more like a goofball, which is kinda charming

 

[Eolz]

He looks like he won't have more than a console game. Really don't like it.

 

[Scotia]

Massive step down from Kiryu in terms of design imo. Will have to get used to him.

 

[Toki767]

Almost thought I was looking at SpikeVegeta in the first picture.

 

[JustAnotherOtaku]

Not convinced yet, pretty huge shoes to fill. But we'll see.

 

[sublimit]

I'm not a fan to be honest...

 

[Nuno Pinto]

Would have preferred Akiyama to be honest.

I like him but his combat style would get boring fast.

I understand that they had to go with something fresh, explore new things.

 

[DeadPhoenix]

finally a video game character who has my hair

 

[jonno394]

Don't worry guys, it's gonna be like Yakuza 4 where you start out as Akiyama and then Kiryu returns!

I like the look of the guy though, but Yakuza=Kiryu for me.

 

[Bjoern the Smexy]

I like him. He's instantly sympathetic.

Can't wait for Shin Yakuza!

 

[nelsonroyale]

Cool! Interesting to see where they go with this. Hopefully to other parts of Japan, maybe even international tripping.

His hair just doesn't translate well from drawing to 3D. Looks like garbage.

I think it looks really good.

 

[squall23]

Why are they moving from one old guy to someone that looks like he's already getting up there?

 

[Larsa]

Really glad that it's an actual new character. He looks like a dirty and rowdy boy, I'm a fan. Ichiban is a great and goofy name for the protagonist.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

His hair in the concept art looks nothing like his 3D render. It's like they tried to replicate it and was like "Fuck it! Just give him an afro!"

 

[Offline]

The second pic bottom right concept looks really tight, the 3D model of him however looks a bit too scruffy around the edges? A little hobo like, make him look more sharp like the concept art and we good.

 

[Bjoern the Smexy]

His hair just doesn't translate well from drawing to 3D. Looks like garbage.

I actually think it's the other way around.
His hair looks way better in 3D than in 2D.
Different tastes, I guess.

 

[Yu Narukami]

Ichiban reminds me of Joey's lipstick.

 

[GinoFelino]

He looks like a bum, or a failed villain

 

[TheNotoriousAFG]

The hair is a mess, love everything else about it.

 

[Playsage]

I don't know, guys... 3D model looks way better than the 2D concept to me

 

[cyber_ninja]

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Omg, you beat me to it, as i was about to say that he looks like Fellaini.

 

[UrbanRats]

His hair in the concept art looks nothing like his 3D render. It's like they tried to replicate it and was like "Fuck it! Just give him an afro!"

I like it more in the 3d render.

 

[cordy]

He's gotta be batting 1000 if he's taking over.

As for dude's hair, God bless his comb.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Star of Shin Ryu Ga Gotoku Project (New Yakuza series Project), he's taking over as series lead and will be making an appearance in Yakuza Online as well.

As for Kiryu, well--let's just say he's got some biker heads to crush with his fingertips.

Howard Stern is a Yakuza Main Character now?

 

[Papercuts]

Love the concept art but not feeling the model much at all, especially the hair.

 

[Holy Order Sol]

that hair is glorious

 

[Audioboxer]

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LOL.

Fellaini: The Game. At least Fellaini headbutts and elbows.

 

[PdotMichael]

Good choice for a new MC. The worst thing would have been a Kiryu wanabe.

 

[Kikujiro]

Not a fan at all, compared to all the other badass characters this series has he looks like a loser.

 

[lucebuce12]

Not a fan at all, compared to all the other badass characters this series has he looks like a loser.

Have you not played as Shinada in Y5 lol?

 

[Lashley]

Fellaini the game

 

[cordy]

 

[Deft Beck]

Kind of like those guys from that one area of London whose name I am forgetting.

 

[Weltall Zero]

His hair just doesn't translate well from drawing to 3D. Looks like garbage.

Strongly disagree, I think his hair looks extremely convincing in his model. Whether it also looks good in motion is another matter.

 

[Sgt. Kabukiman]

Pretty bad design compared to Kiryu.
Looks okay in the concept art but his 3D model doesn't look very charismatic.

 

[Maintenance]

 

 

[Usobuko]

He looks awesome.

Kiryu a boring protagonist.

 

[raven777]

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I was wondering why I wasn't fond of his design... and realized why when I saw this.

 

[Piers]

"No, sorry, but that neck length is just unrealistic."