Kenji and Asuka Kasen not among them
The latest issue of Famitsu reveals nine new characters you will encounter in Hiroshima. They will be shown on Sega’s Sega-Nama live stream on August 23.Yakuza 6is set to release on Jul 16, 2025 in Japan with no confirmed western release. All the mainline games up throughYakuza 5have been localized.
The story ofYakuza 6revolves around Kiryu, who upon being released from jail learns that Haruka is in critical condition in Hiroshima after a serious car accident. Kiryu must step into new territory and deal with the gangs of Hiroshima while trying to uncover what happened to Haruka while he was in jail.
Yakuza 6[Famitsu viaGematsu]
Note: Names were written in ‘kanji’, so the official readings may not be 100% accurate.
Takaaki MatsunagaA member of the Hirose family. Appears stern, but goes at his own pace.
Naoto TagashiraA young man belonging to the Hirose family. Easygoing, yet savvy.
Kazuaki IinoHas a strong relationship withNagumo Tsuyoshi of theHirose family. Shows affection for Kiyomi, but she is not interested.
Katsumi SugaiLeader of the Tojo Clan’s Sugai group. Cunning man who may have had some involvement with the the Asia District fire.
Hyozo IwaomiBased in Hiroshima, owner of a global-scale shipbuilding company. He is old, but dignified.
Kanji KoshimizuHimei Association henchmen leader. Fighter thirsty for fights to the death.
Koji MasuzoeBoss of the Himei Association’s Masuzoe Group. Has a strict appearance and wild behavior. Feared by his subordinates.
Big RouLeader of the Chinese mafia. Taking advantage of the big fire, he started a full-blown invasion of Kamurochou.
Han JungiJingweon clan leader (Korean mafia). Was driven into a state of despair by Kiyru in the past.
