Characters

Kazuma Kiryu

This fight is just my way of killing time—so is the rest of my life.

A former legendary yakuza who has erased his past and name

Portrayed by

Takaya Kuroda

A former legendary yakuza who made a pact with the Daidoji Faction and discarded his past. Once famed as the Dragon of Dojima, Kiryu reached as high as Chairman of the Tojo Clan. He also ran the Morning Glory Orphanage in Okinawa for a time. However, all traces of his past life have been buried away, and he intends to keep it that way. Forever cut off from his children at the orphanage, Kiryu aimlessly fills the void with missions from the Daidoji Faction.
Kosei Shishido

If ya wanna beat me, you'll have to kill me first. There ain't no rules in a deathmatch!

Omi Alliance

The Watase Family's ace-in-the-hole

Portrayed by

Yasukaze Motomiya

The Watase Family is the most powerful group within the Omi Alliance and is led by Masaru Watase, who is next-in-line to become chairman of the alliance. A capable lieutenant within the family, Shishido wields deadly weapons without any regard for his victims' lives. He commands authority through terror and intimidation.
- Heated Discussions
  Yasukaze Motomiya
Yuki Tsuruno

There's no use playing dumb. I just get the job done—no questions asked!

Omi Alliance

A yakuza sworn to the Watase Family

Portrayed by

Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi

Tsuruno is a captain of Watase Family and its second highest-ranking member. A bold and meticulous planner, he leads the group in the absence of its head with loyalty and tenacity. He has laid a mountain of traps to ensnare Kiryu.
- Heated Discussions
  Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi
Akame

The truth is, yer nothin' on yer own.

Key Figures

A shadowy figure who knows the ins and outs of Sotenbori

Portrayed by

First Summer Uika

Akame is a jack-of-all-trades based in Sotenbori, Osaka.She is deeply acquainted with the city's underbelly thanks to her Akame Network, which spans across every nook and cranny of the city. She also acts as an intermediary for a certain person, guiding them to their destination.
- Heated Discussions
  First Summer Uika
Homare Nishitani III

That ain't your real name, am I right? ...Aren't you s'posed to be dead?

Omi Alliance

Third patriarch of the Kijin Clan, a direct subsidiary of the Omi Alliance

Portrayed by

Kim Jaeuck

Nishitani is a young yakuza who quickly rose up through the ranks and took over as head of the Kijin Clan. His dashing looks betray the madness swirling beneath. He loves nothing more than to put his life on the line in a fight to the death. Within the Omi Alliance, Nishitani is an immensely influential figure on par with Watase.
Kihei Hanawa

Your next job just came in. For codename Joryu, of course.

Daidoji Faction

A manager in the Daidoji faction

Portrayed by

Hiroki Tochi

As a handler for the Daidoji Faction, Hanawa serves as the only point of contact between Kazuma Kiryu and the outside world. His interactions with Kiryu are strictly professional and lack any warmth. He shows no hesitancy in reprimanding the legendary yakuza.
Head priest

We still have a ways to go in our training, don't we? Heh.

The head priest of the Daidoji faction

Portrayed by

Ikkyu Juku

A man who serves as the head priest of the Daidoji. Detached from his earthly desires, he enjoys playing Go by himself all day long. He is one of the few people Kiryu confides in.
Yoshimura

...Kazuma Kiryu. Time for your punishment.

Daidoji Faction

A cog in a cold-hearted and unfeeling organization

Portrayed by

Mitsuaki Kanuka

A manager in the Daidoji faction who specializes in violence. Yoshimura prioritizes the faction above all else, ruthlessly eliminating those who pose a threat. He openly expresses his contempt for Kiryu, a man who shows no allegiance.
Boss

If he can't keep his promises, then our deal is meaningless. Don't you agree?

Daidoji Faction

The general in the shadows

Portrayed by

Hiroshi Naka

Other than the fact that he is a high-ranking officer in the Daidoji faction, not much else is known about this wheelchair-bound old man. As someone who possesses a significant amount of power within the organization, he demands Kiryu to keep the pact he made with the Daidoji.