『Yakuza Kiwami』 is a full remake of the original Yakuza, which was first released in 2005.
This character relationship chart highlights the connections between key characters, centered around Kazuma Kiryu and his childhood friend Akira Nishikiyama, while also illustrating the roles and relationships of Haruka Sawamura, Goro Majima, and the various figures within the Tojo Clan.
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Yakuza Kiwami Story Summary and Timeline Overview
In 1995, Kazuma Kiryu, a promising young member of the Dojima Family under the Tojo Clan, takes responsibility for the murder committed by his best friend, Akira Nishikiyama, and is sentenced to prison.
After serving ten years behind bars while carrying the stigma of being a "patricide" who killed his own boss, Kiryu returns to Kamurocho in 2005. Waiting for him is a city that has changed beyond recognition—and a former friend who is no longer the man he once knew.
Shortly after his release, Kiryu becomes entangled in the disappearance of 10 billion yen from the Tojo Clan's treasury. Amid the chaos, he encounters Haruka Sawamura, a lonely young girl searching for the truth about her birth.
When Kiryu discovers that Haruka is the key to uncovering the mystery behind the missing fortune, he resolves to protect her at all costs. His investigation gradually exposes a massive conspiracy involving corrupt politician Kyōhei Jingū and powerful forces operating on a national scale.
Following the death of his mentor Shintaro Kazama and the sacrifices of many allies, Kiryu ultimately faces his former "brother," Akira Nishikiyama, in a climactic battle atop Millennium Tower.
After a brutal fight fueled by pride, regret, and the bonds they once shared, Kiryu commits himself to protecting Haruka and carrying on. This marks the beginning of the legend that would later earn him the title of the "Dragon of Dojima."
Yakuza Kiwami Character Relationship Chart
This chart illustrates the key relationships that drive the story, including the internal power struggle within the Tojo Clan over the missing 10 billion yen and Kazuma Kiryu's tragic falling-out with his former best friend, Akira Nishikiyama.
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Yakuza Kiwami Character List and Cast Guide
The table below provides an organized list of the major characters appearing in Yakuza Kiwami, grouped by their respective organizations within the Tojo Clan, including the Kazama Family, Shimano Family, and other key factions.
Former Tojo Clan
| Kazuma Kiryu【Former Dojima Family Lieutenant Advisor】 | Served ten years in prison after taking the blame for his sworn brother Akira Nishikiyama's crime. Upon his release, he encounters Haruka, a young girl connected to the missing ¥10 billion, and becomes embroiled in the Tojo Clan's power struggle while uncovering a web of betrayal and conspiracy. |
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Others
| Haruka Sawamura【The Girl Connected to ¥10 Billion】 | A young girl who holds the key to the missing ¥10 billion. After meeting Kiryu following his release from prison, she joins him in searching for her mother Yumi and becomes entangled in the dangerous conspiracy surrounding the stolen money. |
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Third Chairman Era Tojo Clan
| Masaru Sera【Third Chairman of the Tojo Clan】 | The Third Chairman of the Tojo Clan. After Nishikiyama exposes the ¥10 billion incident during a leadership meeting, Sera is assassinated, triggering the clan-wide conflict. Even after Kiryu's release, he continues to support him from the shadows. |
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| Shintaro Kazama【Kazama Family Patriarch】 | Reveals the truth behind the murder Kiryu took responsibility for. Despite suffering a leg injury, he supports Kiryu throughout the ¥10 billion case. In the end, he sacrifices himself to protect Haruka and dies in Kiryu's arms after being mortally wounded by Shimano's grenade. |
| Osamu Kashiwagi【Kazama Family Captain】 | The captain of the Kazama Family. He supports Kiryu after his release and struggles with Nishikiyama's drastic transformation. During the conflict with the Shimano Family, he arrives as reinforcement and demonstrates both composure and loyalty. |
| Futoshi Shimano【Shimano Family Patriarch】 | Leader of the Shimano Family and a powerful Tojo Clan executive. He manipulates events behind the scenes in the struggle over the missing ¥10 billion and repeatedly clashes with Kiryu. Ultimately defeated at Shibaura Wharf, he is shot by Yukio Terada after taking Kazama's life. |
| Goro Majima【Majima Family Patriarch / Shimano Family Captain】 | Through the "Majima Everywhere" system, he relentlessly pursues Kiryu with countless ambushes and battle styles. His obsession with fighting Kiryu plays a key role in restoring Kiryu's legendary Dragon of Dojima fighting style. |
| Akira Nishikiyama【Nishikiyama Family Patriarch / Former Dojima Family Member】 | While Kiryu is imprisoned, Nishikiyama transforms into a ruthless yakuza boss due to his sister's illness and his growing inferiority complex. After the ¥10 billion theft, he rises to power and ultimately stands as Kiryu's greatest rival. |
| Shinji Tanaka【Nishikiyama Family Lieutenant Advisor / Former Dojima Family Member】 | A loyal friend who waits for Kiryu's release and secretly watches over Nishikiyama. He aids Kiryu with information and support, ultimately sacrificing his life while protecting him and entrusting Yumi's ring to him. |
| Sohei Dojima【Dojima Family Patriarch】 | The head of the Dojima Family. After abducting Yumi Sawamura, he is killed by Nishikiyama, leading Kiryu to take the blame. His death sets in motion the events that shake the Tojo Clan for the next decade. |
Direct Subsidiary: Kazama Family
| Shintaro Kazama【Kazama Family Patriarch】 | Reveals the truth behind Kiryu's imprisonment and becomes one of the key figures behind the ¥10 billion case. He ultimately sacrifices himself to protect Haruka. |
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| Osamu Kashiwagi【Kazama Family Captain】 | The trusted captain of the Kazama Family who supports Kiryu and remains loyal to Kazama throughout the conflict. |
Direct Subsidiary: Shimano Family
| Goro Majima【Majima Family Patriarch / Shimano Family Captain】 | The unpredictable Mad Dog of Shimano, whose constant challenges help Kiryu regain his former strength. |
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| Futoshi Shimano【Shimano Family Patriarch】 | A powerful and ambitious yakuza leader who seeks control of the Tojo Clan amid the ¥10 billion conflict. |
Direct Subsidiary: Nishikiyama Family
| Akira Nishikiyama【Nishikiyama Family Patriarch / Former Dojima Family Member】 | Kiryu's former sworn brother who rises through the ranks of the Tojo Clan and becomes the central antagonist of the ¥10 billion incident. |
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| Shinji Tanaka【Nishikiyama Family Lieutenant Advisor / Former Dojima Family Member】 | A loyal subordinate who risks everything to support Kiryu and oppose Nishikiyama's descent into darkness. |
Club Serena
| Yumi Sawamura【Haruka's Mother】 | After losing her memory, she lives under the name Mizuki. As the person connected to the missing ¥10 billion, she becomes central to the story's climax. |
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| Reina【Mama of Serena】 | A longtime friend of Kiryu and Nishikiyama. Torn between loyalty and love, she ultimately sacrifices herself while trying to help Kiryu and Shinji. |
Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department
| Makoto Date【Detective】 | A detective who believes in Kiryu and works alongside him to uncover the truth behind the missing ¥10 billion. |
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Kamurocho Residents
| The Florist of Sai【Information Broker】 | A legendary information dealer who controls Kamurocho's underground intelligence network. |
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| Kazuki【Host / Owner of Stardust】 | The owner of Stardust, Kamurocho's top host club, who assists Kiryu throughout the story. |
| Yuya【Host / Manager of Stardust】 | A passionate host who eventually becomes one of Kiryu's trusted allies. |
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