Yakuza 6: The Song of Life - Epilogue

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[@xHamscramx]

I'm glad Akiyama picked up on the fake death. It's already been previously established how good he is at reading people.

[@linhza501]

Also he got a big network of info in his hands. He knew what was up.

[@somecrazydude2267]

same, I was so happy he knew Date-san story was a cover up.

[@GreatRusio]

@@linhza501 I doubt his network of people would reach this extent though.

[@whippersnapper7632]

Yeah, his hunch has always been accurate source: Naoki Katsuya

[@alghifary9078]

@@GreatRusio even if he's network doesn't reach that level, but he's still familiar with those kind of cover bet he can still smell something not right

[@doggu7398]

Yakuza 0 ended with Majima leaving Makoto so she can be safe and happy, and Yakuza 6 ended the same way with Kiryu leaving Haruka and Haruto. Just end my life already i can't take it

[@dadkwashere]

Doggu At least Majima gets closure with Makoto in Kiwami 2. Here, Kiryu might never see Haruka again, but my headcanon says he'll come out of hiding years from now when the scandal disappears and the Dragon of Dojima becomes what its supposed to be: just a legend.

[@RamixTheRed]

dadkwashere Years from now Haruto's gonna have to fight to protect the orphanage from something. When that happens, he'll come across an old man in a gray suit beating the shit out of some goons. The background will go black. The camera will zoom in on his face. "That's rad."

[@kianh4503]

This ending killed me when i first saw it maybe yakuza 7 will be about haruto hearing about his grandfather being the dragon of dojima and he has to find him only in the finally will they fight side by side (they did say that yakuza 6 would be the end of kiryus story so hopefully yakuza 7 in the future will be about Haruto

[@davidtimmer596]

Maybe have Nagumo teach Haruto how to fight, so he can defend himself if he's in trouble.

[@sausage4049]

its poetic tbh, sadder than seeing him die tbh

[@AltEisenImpact]

And so Kiryu becomes a wanderer and somehow learns Hokuto Shinken in the wastelands.

[@MarquizeMufasa1990]

You already DEAD!

[@thaiboypsp3000]

Marquize Randall NANI???

[@gamemonster7]

Yes, and with Kiryu skin in Fist of The North Star game, it makes perfect sense

[@ahaaha1875]

@@thaiboypsp3000 And I also didn't kill you, because you were already dead!

[@knightzix_01]

@@MarquizeMufasa1990 well i gues it applys to him as well

[@beatingstuff88]

"you did the research, you know what happens to people who mess with my family, do you really want that?" gives me chills every time

[@randomfurry225]

Not only that, I think Kiryu smiles just a bit, like he knows that he's gonna win that argument.

[@lokojo122]

Most of people that faced him have died. He doesnt kill, but that doesnt mean you wont die fighting him.

[@Gilgamesh117]

For some reason, seeing Kiryu walking away from Sunshine orphanage and leaving behind Haruka, Haruto, and the others was a lot more painful to watch than Kiryu dying. Edit: So, I played Gaiden and the scene where Kiryu watching the video of an update of the kids was, again, very painful. And now in Infinite Wealth....well at least Haruka and Haruto are in the loop now, but damn Kiryu can't catch a break huh? Cancer is really killing and aging him.

[@taxidriver2093]

i feel you, but this way he might comeback someday

[@torres9862]

I'm wonder where they are going to take it from here. playing as Majima or Kiryu screwing around in a different country

[@Hounlaiga]

Kiryu is finally become Ono-Michi-kun full time!!

[@xAssassin24]

@Torres, Yakuza 7 will have a new protag and new cast

[@mikeehrmantraut1899]

It does so sad to see Kiryu seeing Haruka and Haruto one last time broke me down with tears don’t judged me ok

[@jjvictor66]

The letter, Daigo avoiding the war and calling him dad made me cry minutes straight

[@fallenlogan]

What makes it better is that Majima and Taiga not questioning it.

[@kowalski4198]

First, they gotta respect what the Chairman decides upon. As Majima said to Terada in Kiwami 2: "If you say it's white, it's white. If you say it's black, it's black" Second, it's the fact that they all respected Kiryu to the very end because of the impact he had on all of their lives, and the clan's current standing.

[@jjvictor66]

Taiga and Majima are emotion over reason, they would brawl their way through hell if necessary, Majima literally showed that on Y0, but, the clan would suffer terribly in a war against Yomei

[@jjvictor66]

As much as Kiryu had his numerous troubles with the Tojo, he understands that its existence is a necessary evil, and respects everything it has done for him

[@majimajirou6821]

@@kowalski4198 you can say that kiryu is tojo`s foundation and the undying pillar, just saying. :)

[@lackusshock]

I've always loved how Kiryu and Haruto were walking in sync. As though they both shared the struggle to walk.

[@alghifary9078]

Why i didn't think about this. Yakuza 6 really brings back alot of memories from the previous, like when he showed his tattoo when he fought iwami, bring me chills remembering how many and strong people and battle that he defeats

[@user-ik9ns3gj2b]

It's the thing that got me most

[@giornogiovanna2162]

Kiryu : faking his death, disappear from society. Also Kiryu : wearing his iconic Dragon of Dojima suit in public.

[@Nitreon0978]

some former dojima goon in the distance: *OI! KIRYU DA!*

[@CaseyRedgrave]

he'll be fine, he is a legendary yakuza and yet no one ever recognizes him and start fighting him.

[@zura8879]

​@@CaseyRedgrave Even people from the Tojo clan apparently don't recognize the goddamn 4th Chairman lol.

[@LowIntSpecimen]

Considering the guy *literally imitating Kiryu* didn't recognise him, I'm sure he'll be fine.

[@ablackbunny3149]

@@CaseyRedgrave Coming from playing Yakuza 5, reading this comment is kinda funny considering how practically everyone knew who "taichi suzuki" was no matter how hard kiryu tried to hide his identity.

[@richardharrow2513]

Meanwhile in Fukuoka: -Moshi Moshi! It's Mr. Suzuki. I would like to get my job back...

[@arts830]

I love how calm and collected Majima was. He was so mad/sad that he dropped the Mad Dog act, he truly is more terrifying when he acts that way.

[@TheClever69]

He seemed to progress that way naturally over the course of the games to be fair, he gradually became less crazy. I think that's why in Yakuza 5 he says to Saejima how he's getting old and losing his touch

[@GreatRusio]

@@TheClever69 didn't he reveal the saejima was the one who got weak in the last fight or something?

[@matthewlumibao7057]

@@TheClever69 it's one of the things i dont blame people thinking he meant that in 5, seeing as this was said in a prerendered cutscene and probably whiffed on what really is the case. being that he mentioned in the in-game cutscene leading to his rooftop fight with Saejima that Saejima's the one getting weak. So, yeah, that's a crucial part missing in that analysis

[@Mohmar2010]

Then completely becomes a mad dog in 7 again

[@Funnybones30]

@@Mohmar2010 has anyone found an actual reason why he's back in mad Dog mode or was it just for casuals who've only ever seen the memes?

[@mhpmfa]

Plot twist: *Kiryu actually live near the orphanage and only comes out at 12 in the morning*

[@jetteyes2064]

hah 69 likes ATM

[@Dark__Knight_]

@Punx is idol and noise NANI?! That actually a good plot twist though:)

[@Dark__Knight_]

@Punx is idol and noise if you think about it, kiryu has some similarities with kenshiro(even though i only played yakuza 0 so i don't know much about kiryu)but i didn't notice that until you just said so

[@amiaw12]

Hikokomori

[@oaf6146]

I like this reply section cause there’s actually a Kiryu dlc in a fist of the north star game

[@Roderickthegray]

The Yomei Alliance should be thankful for that letter, Majima, Saejima and Daigo would have torn them to pieces if otherwise

[@RadishWasTaken]

iskoconquers Kinda like when he protected Kamurocho in Yakuza 2?

[@goahr5000]

iskoconquers what if he run into the hirose boys

[@Roderickthegray]

youssef M goher Unless they actually explain their relationship with Kiryu then they’d have to fight too.

[@goahr5000]

probably will go *majimaeverywhere* on their asses

[@omnibeta1876]

@@goahr5000 No, he would take out a boombox and have it play Reign.

[@RadishWasTaken]

The last scene with Kiryu looking at Haruto one last time truly made me cry. It was too heartbreaking for me to handle

[@SirRampage24]

IssacDaikon Me too :'( *sniffs*

[@mariasnc429]

IssacDaikon me too :"(

[@Spherecode.]

The part where Haruto looks at him and Haruka looks at where he's looking and doesn't see Kiryu is just so damn hilarious because I keep imaging how Kiryu quickly hidden himself behind the wall

[@sLasHeRxXx07]

Sphere Code he's practically Batman from here on out

[@OriginalSirSpeaksAlot]

Isn't Yakuza 7 gonna have a new protagonist? All Kiryu ever wanted to was to be from the prison that is the Yakuza. Now that he is officially stated dead, the Yakuza has no reason to look for him anymore. It came at the price of losing everyone close to him though like Nagumo and the Family, Daigo, Haruka, the orphans and little Haruto. Date is probably his only contact, just in case something DOES happen to where he is needed, but for the most part, he is a free man and there is literally no reason for the Yakuza to ever harm his family again. I would hope to see him in a later Yakuza as a old Kiryu that has enjoyed the remainder of his life in peace and finally meeting Haruka after years apart.

[@Bloodylaser]

Seeing Kiryu watching his grandson take his first steps brought a tear to my eye.

[@papastupid]

Dude I was sobbing like a little kid the entire time watching this

[@Roderickthegray]

Honestly people get on Daigo for being a fuck up but unlike Kiryu he didn’t have that much experience and automatically jumped to being a chairman of the Tojo Clan, Kiryu knows that and he feels terrible about it. I love how they touch base on these things

[@tuyanhoang9072]

For a person who has to live up to other's expectation, I think Daigo has done a good job.

[@turbulentbreak]

The Tojo Clan was destined to screw up, regardless of who was the leader. The Tojo Clan lost the 10 billion yen and most of their best men in 1, including Kazama, Shimano, and Sera. Then, the events in 2 pretty much ensured that the Tojo Clan can never truly recover from the events in 1 thanks to Terada. In Yakuza 3, they lost Kashiwagi and Mine, the latter who was the Tojo Clan's moneymaker. Daigo was dealt with a shitty hand and had to manage the equivalent of a sinking ship with crew members who love to sabotage the ship just when the ship has been repaired.

[@talldado449]

"kiryusavemeplease"

[@moonmoon2479]

You know, Kiryu did stand with Daigo in the end, in Yakuza 7. That’s pretty incredible.

[@olivia892]

@@tuyanhoang9072 especially considering what happened with 5 and 6 where he finally does shit reletivly perfectly So for a guy who bearly knew anything about the yakuza or the politics... Guy was fucking amazing

[@jeangreffsbp]

Was i the only one expecting Haruto to activate Heat mode when getting back on his feet and start running into a flying kick?

[@sub2suisei]

Haruto: "Aaaaa... Eeeeeh... Eeee... E... *ESSENCE OF THE DRAGON REBORN!!!!*

[@Rider_2002]

*RECIEVE YOU STARTS PLAYING*

[@rhi4288]

Feel the heat !

[@OverHeaven95]

I've finished the since 3 days and... yeah I've expected this shit 🤣

[@orpheus9098]

@@sub2suisei DOOR EYES FALL -or something

[@brucewayne7037]

He's just like that ex-Yakuza father that Majima met in Yakuza 0. And that last scene where Kiryu watches Haruto before leaving forever got me right in my damn feels man.

[@terencetsang9518]

Bruce Wayne you mean the guy who intentionally got disfigured beyond recognition, only to occasionally play with his daughter at the park? Woah, I didn’t think of that - man, the feels. Also, brilliant foreshadowing on the devs’ part.

[@anastasiasgaming1380]

Kashiwagi or kazama?

[@loserinasuit7880]

@@terencetsang9518 He didn't get disfigured, he just got plastic surgery.

[@TheSiscoKid2112]

Man With A Stranger's Face. One of the most interesting substory concepts in Yakuza.

[@samfire3067]

@@terencetsang9518 son

[@WadeWilsonKPop]

Headcanon: Kiryu's back was turned towards us when he was walking away from the orphanage because he was crying like a motherfucker, red-eyed and snot dribbling down his nose.

[@SayHelloToMyLittleSchwing]

oh so just like the player?

[@drawer29]

LMAOOOOO

[@dankbuster2181]

Bro foreshadowed

[@arsenal4739]

Aged like wine

[@JunBandola]

It's the end of the Dragon of Dojima, but not Michio-Kun. I think Kiryu just goes off in hiding in that costume.

[@kartikayysola]

I 100% endorse this headcanon.

[@manuvirajkhare]

It definitely was Kiryu running around in a Michio-kun outfit in Kamurocho in the trailer of Judge Eyes.

[@mjc0961]

Damn you Judgment, you ruined this for me.

[@mellamojeff458]

sadly not the case in judgement

[@AvengerAlex]

"Oh No!"

[@SuperDanteF]

Not the ending he deserved, but an ending that fit a hero like him. God damnit why must it always bring us pain

[@Roderickthegray]

Daigo and Kiryu confirming their father son relationship :( brings a tear to my eye.

[@CommandaInChief]

Goro Harumichi98 Not only that, but Kiryu had a daughter as well. Haruka and Daigo were trully blessed to have a man like Kiryu Kazuma as a father.

[@Roderickthegray]

Amanda Anaya honestly he’s lucky that he didn’t get any of his biological father’s habits and personality traits.

[@mwplayer3778]

@@Roderickthegray all I remember of shoe dojima that he hired a chinese assasin to do his killing

[@raf_cdn]

@@mwplayer3778 There's also that thing at the very start of the series lol

[@killblom3969]

Nah,More like a big brother.Cause Kiryu is 8 years older than him.

[@zeroskaterz92]

There's no happy end in the life of yakuza. It's a fitting end and it's the best thing that Kiryu could've done, if not he's gonna get pulled into any yakuza or Tojo clan shitshow all over again until the day he died. This is also the reason why Kazama forbid Kiryu and Nishiki to joined Yakuza because he knew it's not going to end well no matter what. Either he cut ties with everyone he knew or else people that he cares about might die just like Kazama, Nishiki, Yumi, Kashiwagi, Rikiya, etc.

[@Fishman465]

Yeah... and for as much as Kiryuu wanted to in the past, after a certain point he just wants to leave. That and there was the matter of Kazama's role in the clan: The main pillar, something that Kiryuu was perfect for but just didn't take it up; not that I'd blame him after how the first game ended (where he lost just about everything important)

[@kartikayysola]

It's like Lee said in 0, "Once a man steps into the shadows, he's stained black for life"

[@CommandaInChief]

feyzal92 True that. Still, I hope that severing these bonds in order to keep his loved ones safe will enable him to live a life taken from him in the past. Possibly having a family of his own. If not, then a peaceful life as a civilian. He would make a great father, this game proves that.

[@shafiqali7051]

@@CommandaInChief agreed!!!!!!

[@grief6052]

feyzal92 rikiya’s death was a kick in the dick It just came out of nowhere:(

[@darkrequiem9133]

Imagine how pissed Amon's gonna be after he hears that Kiryu bit the dust.

[@omnibeta1876]

Eh, Jo will learn that he's still alive anyway, I mean come on, the guy brings impossible weapons every fucking time, a bit of info won't be that hard to get

[@zhaoyun255]

@@omnibeta1876 That satellite wasn't just for shown, you know. LOL

[@Dansmtih7]

@@zhaoyun255 amon: hey jo, kiryu is dead Jo: aight bet *activates the satellite* Kiryu: *looks up* damn that shit is br- *gets hit from the satellite*

[@KoreanSpy1997]

@@Dansmtih7 Kiryu : *RESISTS*

[@CrystallizedBlackSkull]

"For you to die not by my hands....stubborn sonovabitch *Sob* "

[@dragster1018aone]

So... That's it for Kiryu. Living out the rest of his days keeping the secret of Onomichi from coming out. A fitting end, I guess. Though he may never see Haruka or the others again, he explicitly says that he would die for them, and while not doing so literally in this case, for most people, the Dragon of Dojima is dead. Only few know of his actual status, and Akiyama's smart enough to figure it out on his own. Finally, the dragon can rest for good.

[@dragonkamran]

he doesn't give a shit about that secret. He's job is to not spill the beans himself

[@pepsimanondrugs9171]

dragster1018aone really don't see why you see this as a fitting end. They should've just given him a sad or good ending but instead they went with a bittersweet ending. I feel like they missed alot of potential with this game

[@dragster1018aone]

That's exactly what makes it that. For some, sure, it's not. But he's suffered enough over the series. At least now he gets some rest, even if he can't see Haruka or the others again. He's chosen this for himself, and it's too late to change now anyways. Not everything has to be on the extreme side. A final tragedy, until the dragon finally sleeps.

[@pepsimanondrugs9171]

dragster101aone Not just story but also in terms of gameplay and stuff. I mean, Kiryu didn't even interact with Majima in this game. Also why do you keep talking poetry like? It's kinda weird

[@dragster1018aone]

Okay, I'll agree the near-lack of interaction with Majima is grating on me. I mean, NO RECEIVE YOU? Still, we get what we get, and besides: Kiwami 2's coming in August. :/

[@SylarGKIW]

Kiryu as a father of Daigo. Same as Kazama Shintaro was a father to Kiryu. I love that kind of mutual relationship))) Daigo grown up too)))))

[@jafetmarin3830]

LarsJunFan Oleg Troitskii *You always were my father* men that scene is so sad when Kazama dies

[@giantrobby5050]

I kinda felt they were more like brothers though. Kiryu isn’t that much older than Daigo.

[@ChuckPalomo]

And just like any good father he occasionally has to beat the living daylights out of his son.

[@matejrybus3923]

@@giantrobby5050 only 8 years apart

[@MarquizeMufasa1990]

I would like to think Kiryu went to America to see Kaoru

[@_PhunNhiKhang]

Yesss

[@sebkyeisk]

I don't think he would because in yakuza 5, he turned down his on and off flatmate. All because he was put off with his relationships.

[@9f81rsd00]

Doesn't matter. Majima's Kiryu sensor means he'll be right on his heels.

[@blizziar]

Kiryu went to America and found that Kaoru's already married.

[@imded8285]

Dat Ash how do u know?

[@wastelandwanderer2693]

Damn imagine if Kiryu didn't tell Daigo to avenge him, Daigo, Majima, and Saejima would've annihilated the Yomei alliance. But it's good he listened to Kiryu because Daigo and his crew would've ran in to the Hirose family and might've accidentally killed them all and it would have been a huge misunderstanding.

[@zerohunter8905]

God damn Majima and cutting onions... Kiryu deserves that peaceful life.

[@radinhaziq22]

Kiryu exact final words to haruka is "cherished your life and be happy always" and to daigo "no matter what decision you make I always believe in you"

[@seihaiteamfs7333]

*fast forward to Yakuza 7* welp

[@Nixus237]

Even with Gaiden and 8 right around the corner the ending still makes me cry because Kiryu will probably never see his family again after he fought so hard to keep them safe

[@roastpork5437]

He will see them again and I personally don't want to see Kiryu reunite with his family and die. I want him to reunite with them and retire to morning glory for real this time. He earned the rest. Future Like a Dragon characters can still interact with Kiryu but we'll never see him fight again.

[@HeliusGD]

@@roastpork5437 they will all live happily ever after together!!! İ wish at least

[@qazhr]

Well the Bucket list trailer implies you can put that never in the trash bin.

[@evantambolang3052]

I wonder if Kiryu's voice actor trying not to cry when he monologue that letter's scene because I hear sadness in his voice

[@Nomad958]

He probably did

[@aymuhspunj]

Or, mans just a really good voice actor.

[@TheSaxAppeal]

@@aymuhspunj nah, kuroda-san definitely had some moisture in his eyes during that

[@benderbendable]

poor kiryu. after all he has been through, forever alone again

[@goahr5000]

that's his choice

[@mackybell14]

Yeah, but its a fitting ending, tragic yet uplifting all the same. It reflects the core theme of the series pretty well. Still, I kinda wish that he runs in to the police girl from Yakuza 2. With all we went through, he atleast deserves that much.

[@Gundamseeddabest]

He probably found a decent ass job. The dude knows how to make friends

[@HanzoHimemiya]

I thought we can see Kiryu as a "buddist monk" beign married with Karou and can have a Shin Yakuza DLC about his epilogue

[@masashiiino6914]

@@Gundamseeddabest lol Taichi Suzuki full time

[@Gundamseeddabest]

You know what? There isn’t any reason to believe that Kiryu’s life can’t pick back up from here. For all we know, Kiryu’s out there somehow making life better for someone else. We’ve seen him make seemingly lasting bonds with the taxi company, we’ve seen him become bros and friends with the folks and New Gaudi, he’s still got the magic touch with the ladies. And above all else: he’s alive. I’m enough of an optimist to believe that Kiryu will guide Haruka and Haruto the same way Leela’s parents did with her when they left her in that orphanage. Someday Haruka and Haruto will learn the truth about Kiryu and connect because if Akiyama is up to something and Date knows about Kiryu, something WILL give. And hopefully it will be after he’s obscured by the Tojo clan or the Yakuza.

[@WadeWilsonKPop]

And sure enough, _Yakuza: Like a Dragon_ proved you right.

[@a_q_u_a_w_i_l_l_o3152]

Thanks for the comment I needed something to ease my mind after 6's ending

[@SonicSwifter]

the full time watching this scene i was certain he was writing his letter to haruka, then he said daigo and my heart fuckin broke. I miss you so much kiryu, almost finished my judgement playthrough then its time for 0-6 replays i think

[@JayAreAitch]

That was the point.

[@tiffyw92]

Kiryu: But I refuse. Politician: NANI!? The execution of those lines were perfect. Gets me every time.

[@mhpmfa]

Rubia Ryu Sounds like ROhan from Jojo Bizzarre Adventure

[@munmunyee]

It was never about the money. If the secret came out, then Japan would probably have to go through an entire reshuffling of their top officials, which would lead to a prolonged period of economic instability from unconfidence both domestically and abroad. Either that happens, or everyone decides that it's not that big a deal and moves on with their daily lives and accepts corrupt politicians (or put in place by corrupt politicians) running Japan. Kiryu doesn't want to be responsible for causing another severe economic downturn in Japan. It's not implied, but it can be vaguely assumed that Kiryu knows what it's like during a severe downturn, since he lost Tachibana Real Estate (it no longer exists in 1995)

[@tiffyw92]

So it's implied that Kiryu and Majima are so powerful, they could singlehandedly lead Japan into severe economic downturn by saying some things. Too OP for their country. Truly, Ryu ga Gotoku.

[@terencetsang9518]

Rubia Ryu I guess you’re referring to that side-story in 0 where the Mad Dog chatted with a politician?

[@jafetmarin3830]

Rubia Ryu Kiryu *Omae wa mo shindeiru* Politician: NANI!!!??

[@RGR490G]

Wouldn't at least one person, like a neighbor, have seen and recognized Kiryu when he was walking out of Okinawa the last time and said something to Haruka? Like Haruka tells someone who lives there that Kiryu died and they're like "but I just saw him walk down the street a few minutes ago" and Haruka would be like "nani!?"

[@terencetsang9518]

The Watermelon Felon “Listen here, there’s a secret I’d like to keep from my family. And you know what happens to people who -hurt- can’t keep secrets from my family, right?”

[@EthanBradburyVlogs]

Kiryu isnt the recognizable he looks like any other guy

[@herusetiawan5399]

What the neighbors remember was the dude with hawaiian shirt. Not a man with gray suit

[@urieluriel715]

Donald Anderson, Nothing illogical about it. We don't know about Kiryu's neighbours. He could have picked a time when he knew they were out working. Also, who stands looking outside their window all the time?

[@mohitverma3970]

Yakuza is like John wick Logic and story don't work together

[@KDNG105]

I hope when the new Yakuza comes, Kiryu will appear in some fashion Maybe he will never be called Kiryu in that game, but we the players will know it is him

[@swatrus91]

I would love it if they made the secret boss Kiryu in place of Amon

[@orrthehunter]

The teaser trailer does show New yakuza MC meeting Kiryu in this new age of yakuza.

[@dragonkamran]

orrthehunter it’s just a teaser. In the other teaser he showed up as Kenshiro. Doesn’t mean he met Kenshiro or blew someone’s head like that.

[@ArcCaravan]

Kiryu lives out the rest of his days as a member of the Amon Clan.

[@MrRuano825]

It's like the ending of Arkham Knight: Kazuma Kiryu is dead. Now he will be Ono Michio-kun all day every day.

[@MyNameJefff]

This fucking ending made me bawl my eyes out. Finished the game, cried, washed my face, and went to work depressed as fuck. I loved this game so much.

[@MyNameJefff]

Fuck, I didn’t think it would make me cry again but it did and now I’m sad again

[@badr3488]

Hi if you are here I finished yesterday it's the same thing to me

[@frankkeskic1291]

Its truly time for the dragon to live alone finally in peace. All the dangerous adventures he had now has been put to rest, knowing that the kids, haruka and haruto are safe and sound with yuta at the orphanage. Truly one amazing adventure we had with the dragon of dojima, you will be missed uncle kaz.

[@richardauthement3105]

and so the story of Kazuma Kiryu the Dragon of Dojima comes to it's end as he walks into the sunset.

[@lyrex1339]

Yakuza Sunset 4

[@adil11223344]

@@lyrex1339 Underrated comment lmao

[@TwentyNinerR]

The epilogue takes place in early 2017, I believe

[@RA-xi1hf]

This is the most epic ending to a saga. Kiryu watching Haruto try to walk is the best part of it all- Kiryu takes a step, Haruto takes a step- The symbolism is so deep literally made my eyes water up a bit. That bond that they made together in the short amount of time really shows till the end of the game.

[@P.H691]

One day, Haruto might find Kiryu while trying to keep the Tojo clan away from his family.

[@Roderickthegray]

To think I’d see the day when Kiryu and Haruka separate, that’s crazy 😢

[@Incog2k6]

I didn't expect for the Daigo scene to hit me as hard as it did. Replaying their substory in Y0 hits so differently now. And then there's the Haruto/Kiryu scene. Oh man. Bravo, Sega! The Kiryu saga truly is a masterpiece. I'm ready for Ichiban's story now.

[@soraakahymn9443]

you know what? kiryu could be one of sega's mascot alongside sonic

[@Hilversumborn]

Just finished the series. This series is one of the best ever. Period

[@6ANUR34DT81S]

It's crazy how Kiryu's been Daigo's advisor since he was a little boy. This series is so great 😭

[@slayera3113]

Kiryu has lost so many people in his life. He struggled to get past through it, but he can't just take it anymore. If you think about it, Kiryu's a very protective man and would do anything for those that he cares for. For the past 11 or 10 years, his life was happy with Haruka. This got me thinking, he lost Nishiki, Yumi, Kazama, and other people. The only person that he didn't lose yet is of course his adoptive daughter and that's Haruka Sawamura. We all know Kiryu loved and cared for her and would risk his own life to protect her and Haruto. He even said it himself in the game:"Haruka, Haruto, and the others...they mean more than the world to me. Even if it means protecting them, I'd gladly give my life." Since Kiryu failed to protect those that he cared for in the past, he now has decided to protect them for real this time, by faking his own death and leaving them to have a happy life. It's like Majima leaving Makoto so she can have a safe and happy life. I'm sure Kiryu this time is like: "I've lost so many people in the past, Nishiki, Yumi, Kazama-san, all of them are gone and I failed to protect them. Haruka's the only one I have. I care for her so much, and if she keeps getting kidnapped including Haruto and if both of them get killed, I'll have no one else in my life anymore. So this time, I'm going to protect them for real by leaving them and faking my own death. I want them to have a happy life." And that's exactly what Kiryu did, he left them forever and is probably never gonna see them again. It must be hard for him because he took care of Haruka for 11 years and decided to leave her for good so she won't get killed. Give this man a great amount of respect, he did the right thing. Now he needs a break from being the protagonist which really sucks and Ichiban is taking his spot. Let's see what awaits us yakuza fans in Yakuza 7. Goodbye Kazuma Kiryu, known as the Dragon of Dojima, take a break now. You will always be the number one best protagonist in the entire Yakuza series. I'll miss the bromance between him and Majima. Yakuza is a fantastic game series. I'm still new to it but I know most of the storyline. Please play this game, it's worth it. This is really long, sorry. Took me forever to type this.

[@lumo_exe]

i'm convinced that once things are "safe" (like when certain politicians are out of power) kiryu will go back and spend time with haruka and explain why he had to stay away. like, the dude is barely 50, he has a lot of life left to live(and sega has a lot of money) so i definitely see him showing up in more games, like he did in 7. at the moment, he seems to be in a state of limbo where he's hiding but also helping, and daigo AND MAJIMA both know he's alive soooo... i'm sure it will get back to haruka eventually. i just really need that to happen.

[@MsVictoriousrocks]

Don't forget Kiryu and Date friendship too.. Date's little monologue in Yakuza 5 about how he and kiryu first met.. That shit was too emotionally touching..It was date's monologue that made me realize how kiryu and date were also close yet good buddies despite belonging to opposite sides of the spectrum

[@zura8879]

@@lumo_exe Akiyama also knows he is alive and is probably trying to figure out where he is.

[@lumo_exe]

@@zura8879 totally forgot about this comment haha it’s been a while

[@DannyMJ34]

don’t forget how in Yakuza 5 after Daigo gets shot, he cries out “why is it whenever i’m involved someone else has to pay for it”

[@michaelpara8582]

Dude, the first time i saw this, and Daigo was reading Kiryu's will and acknowledged kiryu as his father, there were tears STREAMING down my face. That ending was something else, now onto 7

[@picclejar]

Haruka was wearing the same colored clothes as Kiryu.

[@zombifying]

the parallel between haruto's first steps and kiryu's first steps into his new life HURTs me every time because it's so good...

[@otakamerd1220]

We needed a scene where Majima pops up from behind a wall when Kiryu is watching Haruto and asks to fight him for SSSS rank Seriously though, having followed Kiryu's story since 0 and each game retroactively - it's crushing to think it'll be the end of his story. It's like losing a father. While Yakuza 6 could've used more links to the first four games as it was the end of an era and the fanbase would've loved old cast and references to past games, it was a good story about family and parenthood rather than a story about Kiryu. I love the cinematic feel of the game because it gives me hope for another film and the gameplay isn't too shabby, different but I like it. Great game albeit not perfect, it's a good Swan song. Damn, if I didn't cry hard though

[@IronAndMiseryCo]

We needed a scene like this: Kiryu: **walks away** ???: Not so fast Kiryu! Kiryu: Hm? ???: This game... ain't like boxing... the guy who gets beat down ain't the loser, it's the one who runs away that truly loses! **Kiryu turns around** Kiryu: What the- Kuze-aniki! Kuze: You still don't get it. Do you think I'm going to let you run away again!? Kiryu: This has nothing to do with you. Get out of here. **Pledge of demon starts playing** Kuze: I don't think so. After all this time I'm finally going to get even with you. DIE KIRYU! Kiryu: Shit what a pain in the ass... VS Ex-Dojima Family Lieutenant DAISAKU KUZE

[@masashiiino6914]

@@IronAndMiseryCo yeah until the people in the orphanage noticed them 😂😂😂

[@urieluriel715]

Stardust, No, should have ended here: Kuze: You still don't get it, after all this time, did you really think I wasn't going to fight you again until I win? Kiryu: *smiles knowing he will be occupied for the rest of his life fighting Kuze* - End -

[@Bethynaee]

I really feel like the game would've improved alot of tanimura had a small arc. Think about it, he represents little Asia so it's so weird that he isn't there when the story has it burn down and rebuild by triads.

[@theunsmartasian1087]

@@IronAndMiseryCo HOW MANY TIMES DO WE HAVE TO TEACH YOU THIS LESSON OLD MAN

[@alucardyoici]

For how little screen time he had I felt bad for Jimmy Lo

[@SenjiroAkechi]

Me too. He was an earnest son.

[@migueldeportugal8420]

As a grown up man that I am, I cried my ass off. The feels... Yakuza has one of the best plots of everything in the world

[@uchihakeyblade]

This ending really made me tear up a lot. Especially the part with Kiryu's final letter to Daigo. Hits you in the feels hard when you've gone through the whole series seeing Daigo as a cocky and reckless kid in Yakuza 0 to Yakuza 3, 4, and 5 and watching his change during his adult years and then to this final moment. The Yakuza studio just killing it and I'm hoping that they continue this kind of quality storytelling in the next Yakuza sequel. Though I am expecting Kiryu to make a return in the next game for sure. Maybe give Kiryu that true happy ending that he so rightfully deserves.

[@irsyadiaryadiva9430]

Soo now Kiryu is like Batman in Arkham Knight huh? People found out that Bruce Wayne and Kiryu Kazuma were dead but only few people who close to them knows the truth.

[@dragonkamran]

Irsyadi Aryadiva exactly

[@DannyMJ34]

except this hits harder

[@nag0074]

This one is more emotional

[@Hieuroic]

It's sad knowing that this is basically Kiryu's last attempt at a shot of civilian life

[@xav9793]

Dude that last scene Where Kiryu's steps matches with Haruto first few Pure water works form me dude

[@Markpaul9]

Its criminal that Diago isnt the main playable character in yakuza 7... the ending set it up for this

[@KudaroKoi]

Yeah I see, but it wouldn't make sense as to what the series stands for. 'Ryu Ga Gotoku' (Like A Dragon) is a title for the protagonist, but Daigo doesn't have a Ryu on his back

[@70n24]

@@KudaroKoi But he does. A tiny one, fiercely clutching Fudou Myou-ou's blade.

[@KudaroKoi]

@@70n24 Oh yeah, didn't notice that. But their isn't no room for tiny dragons as the protagonist lol

[@1983Corolla]

He's the acting Chairman for the Tojo Clan.....that would make zero sense, why would the Chairman go run around the city doing random nonsense and punching thugs?

[@omnibeta1876]

@@1983Corolla Well, technically Kiryu was declared the 4th ever since Sera wrote the letter before dying back on 1/Kiwami so an "acting" Chairman beating the shit out of punks on the streets wouldn't be too off, especially since the plot of the next Yakuza is after an Omi invasion and takeover of Kamurocho

[@WatcherofMUGEN]

Here's proof that... ...pretending to be dead can be so difficult. You can really see the reaction on Kiryu's face from what Date said.

[@soraakahymn9443]

i mean he defenitely uses a fake identity to live like when he used Taichi Suzuki

[@ahmetxd9]

@@soraakahymn9443 joryu

[@LuisMane1]

@@ahmetxd9 Joyru Jazuma Ex tojo clan 40th chairman

[@magnaviousyk3118]

Kiryu just walked out to find some other Yakuza that needs teaching

[@CamperN00b47]

Man, just seeing Date's face looking so painful after listening to Kiryu in the hospital and the melody simmers in, it literally tears my heart in half every time.

[@lightsonitzekioro3918]

Rest easy Dragon. Your time of peace has come. The shackles of the Yakuza world has been released from those you love dear, Now it's time for Ichiban to become the next dragon that protects Kamurocho

[@omnibeta1876]

Except the Tojo is getting fucked over by Omi by the time Ichiban pops out, sooooooo...

[@Musakhan-dz2nj]

@@omnibeta1876 But the new dragon shall rise.

[@SirRampage24]

I had heard that the ending was sad...but holy shit, it hits the feels so much more by actually seeing it. I can't stop crying ;_;

[@goahr5000]

I think it's best for kiryu should head for the US and find kaoru sayama , spend their lives together like what's left for kiryu for the rest of his life ?

[@ELEMENTOR374]

This ending hits even HARDER now. Damnit man, Coco.... o7

[@min5910]

o7 indeed

[@bichoestranhocomcaudas6543]

O7

[@davidsoliz6066]

o7

[@trainerbob12]

What's o7

[@Sercotani]

@@trainerbob12 it mimics a head and an arm in a saluting position. If you're familiar with "orz" which mimics someone on all fours, it's the same concept.

[@justineharder4107]

It hurts to see Kiryu walking away from the orphanage and leaving everyone, Especially leaving Haruka. It probably hurt Kiryu the most deep in his heart. There might be a time they would see each other again. Maybe Haruto will be strong just like Kiryu.

[@TheSaxAppeal]

Yeah and instead of becoming a yakuza maybe becomes some type of security or legal officer and has to deal with these kinds of problems from the other side of the law

[@wecling6632]

I’m happy he realized how he took daigo for granted, every time kiryu would just run away from it all and it always frustrated me, especially after playing 7 where you see how ichi really cherishes his friends, I had always hoped kiryu would appreciate Majima saejima and daigo the same way since they’ve been there for him since the beginning, I hope in 6.5 and 8 he can really let them know how much he cares for them and I’m still pray for a game based around daigo and Majima since they really held down the Tojo fort

[@EastmanWestman]

Majima will watch Haruto, 24/7.

[@ethanedwards3357]

And so ends the chapter of Kazuma Kiryu, the dragon of Dojima. But when one story ends, a new journey begins...

[@Qbone_]

Literally one of the best endings to any games or media.Truly loved the characters and the game.

[@komododragosh]

Do you think that Haruka's last line "hang in there" was for Kyriu? Cause that is how it feels like.

[@mohammadhussien5223]

I finished this masterpiece today, and i feel empty. The most scene that made me tear, when Haruka said hang in there, and then showed us Kiryu walk away. I don't know but now every time I see Kiryu, I feel like I'm about to cry at him.

[@dabaruknemuhar1981]

so ends the tale of the Dragon of Dojima. wow...man..Kazuma Kiryu. the definition of badass.

[@Gemsverse]

Haruto will finds his grandfather one day. And become the next Dragon of Dojima :)

[@drinata5670]

Kiryu will be a 70 years old man yet still have a fucking young handsome face lmao

[@Faxiz48]

In Shenmue 3 there will be some kind of sub story where Ryo Hazuki will hears a rumour about "Man with Dragon sign" thinking that it has something to do with dragon mirror secret, he will then encounter one of the amon and fights him, the amon then tells him in order to get to the "Dragon" he must beat all of the amons, after that Ryo could face the man that bested the amons. We then see the "Dragon-man" is actually Kazuma Kiryu, and if we manage to beat him, we will get the Legendary "Dragon Style" where Ryu will have the same moveset as "Legend" Kiryuu on Yakuza 0. Passing the torch from one dragon to another...

[@spooky8491]

A year late but that would be a fuckin sick cross over

[@adamrobinette139]

Kiryu's story in general, as well as his relationship with Haruka and Daigo specifically are the best stories ever told in gaming. Spanning across seven games and 30 years of his life, by the time it's done, you feel like you know this guy on such a personal level. By the time you get to this point, it's pure heartbreak that he chooses to walk away to ensure everyone's safety. And with the game world, you really feel like you've become a resident of Sotenbori and Kamurocho. You don't need a map to get around after a few games. You are immersed in them. And the locales change over the years like a real city does, but it still feels like home. When you end up in other places, you feel like a visitor, just like the character does.

[@Tetsuo_88]

I'm glad yakuza 0 was my first yakuza game because meeting young Daigo back then, then seeing Kiryu and Daigo respectivly acknowledging each other as Father and Son after all these years brought me to tear.

[@Complete_Stranger7050]

R.I.P Kiryu, Hello Joryu

[@spectralknight7142]

Seeing kiryu walk away while haruka encourages Haruto and him is more than I could handle after playing All the games during quarantine

[@ninjasolidsnake]

I ain't tearing up I'm flowing, bro.

[@abysschef5078]

Great ending, it was very surprised when I realized that the letter was directed to Daigo but honestly he deserves it and you could indeed say that in a way Kiryu is like a father to him. I also really enjoyed seeing everyone react to Kiryu’s “death”, Majima drops the mad dog act and just acts like he does in 0, Saejima probably thinks that he died protecting what was important to him and has respect for him, Akiyama straight up doesn’t buy it, Daigo is filled with determination to do right and Haruka is devastated. +the pained look in Date’s face knowing that Kiryu won’t be able to enjoy the company of the people he cares about and did anything to protect.

[@artemisia457]

I refuse to believe this is the last time we saw him. D: Kiryu might be gone now, but... I want to believe he will come around under different name. He has this in his blood. Wherever he goes, he will draw attention. He will defend the weak and he will protect people he cares about. Annnd... I think Majima will be the one to find him sooner or later.

[@gatomeong]

boom. that one scene in yakuza 7

[@Luke--99]

Looks like you called it lol

[@asimb0mb]

The conversation between Kiryu and the politician is so intense! You can hear the bluff and fear in the politician's voice when Kiryu declines his offer.

[@jcman-lp6lg]

Daigo calling Kiryu his father 😭

[@akaishuiichi7725]

akiyama knows whats up

[@CommandaInChief]

I hope that Kiryu can build a new life and possibly have a child of his own. I really really wish to see references, cameos, and glimpses of Kiryu's new life. And I would love to see him in the future Yakuza games. The Dragon of Dojima lives on and that's all that matters!!!!

[@_____2219]

Amanda Anaya well there is the chance of kiryu starting a relationship with sayama again

[@princealbertinacan82]

He already had a child of his own, two of them. Yeah they weren't his biological children but their relationships still held as much weight as that of a biological bond.

[@jermainemartinez8282]

I can't wait for Yakuza 30 and Haruto is the Main Protagonist kicking ass.

[@huaxiong1990]

I still hope that in Shin Ryu ga Gotoku, a sidequest involves Ichiban Kasuga coming across Kiryu and help him deliver a letter or even a brief secret reunion with Haruka before he disappears again. But I dunno what the writers have planned for that game (who will be the recurring characters, if any, etc.).

[@paptimusscirocco8033]

I kinda want Kiryu as a secret boss fight in Shin Ryu ga Gotoku.

[@huaxiong1990]

That's exactly what I was thinking. A friendly fight with him as part of the sidequest that allows him to have a secret reunion with Haruka briefly before disappearing again.

[@JayAreAitch]

All you'd be doing is lightening the gravity of this ending.

[@RenShinomiya121]

@@paptimusscirocco8033 this ages well

[@WadeWilsonKPop]

Weeeeeell... let's just say that "sidequest" sure was something.

[@LiamellaKane]

I cried, when Kiryu was writing the letter to Daigo (

[@bmabs35]

Finally finished Kiryu's saga. What a ride, man. But if I had to single out one moment in the epilogue, Kiryu and Daigo finally acknowledging their father-son relationship brought me to tears. Bless you RGG.

[@maaarkislazy]

bye, kaichou

[@Blackflame24]

Kiryu is a such a badass! I’m so glad I got into the Yakuza series recently. I haven’t liked a protagonist this much in hears. Dude is laid up in a hospital bed with gunshot wounds, has an idiot politician subtly threatening everything he holds dear, and he just coldly turns his head and says “just fuckin try me.” Like a boss!

[@freddymcshreddy6586]

Why is it that him turning out alive actually ends up being the sadder outcome.

[@we-must-live]

cause Kiryu deserves peace after everything he's been through, not being forced to watch his loved ones from a distance

[@hartantoanggoro]

Hmm I think with Yomei Alliance left behind after the dissolution, I guess the big one now only Yomei Alliance and the small numbers exist in Y8 which make the next adversary is Mafia outside Japan.

[@mdhatemchipli8849]

The final chapter of the Dragon saga... we still got Y2 Kiwami though

[@TwentyNinerR]

Hassan we're talking about the chronological orders here. Yakuza Kiwami 2 didn't count bcs it's chronologically set before 6 in 2006.

[@mariasnc429]

That's just the remake...

[@Altoryu]

And most likely the remakes of 3, 4 and 5 if they follow through on remaking all the old games. Plus depending on the success of those maybe we will see the emergence of localisation of previously unavailable games in the west like Inshin and such. Plus there are more Yakuza games to come it will just be a new protagonist and we might yet see more of Kiryu in cameos or maybe even secret bosses.

[@RenShinomiya121]

@@Altoryu this comment ages well

[@randomduck8679]

@@RenShinomiya121 The kiwami games are remakes. 3,4 and 5 were remastered.

[@borrelsworddragon9276]

When kiryu called diago his son, I immediately thought of the sub story involving those two from Yakuza 0

[@ShonenJump121]

I like how Kiryu is literally on a hospital bed, but it still the most intimidating guy in the room.

[@dani-mx1si]

I want to believe Kiryu just went back to being Taichi Suzuki. :(

[@JayAreAitch]

Yeah no, he's apparently now working for these bent politicians who threatened his family.

[@ccshade7294]

that guy who kiryu chats to in the end, i have a feeling we'll see him again sometime in the future

[@thisstatementisfalsenothin5312]

Akiyama really taking none of this crap