Yakuza series

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Re: Yakuza series

Postby Crimson Ryan » Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:59 am

All credit to Captain Epic from KHHSubs.

It's the idol unit T-SET

Sanada Mai

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An idol from "Osaka Talent Agency".

Member of the Osaka Talent Agency's idol Unit called "T-SET".

Taking a gamble with a major debut from a major record label, the 'super unit' appeared on a TV show named "Princess League", a show for new idols to compete, where they proceeded to advance through to the finals with a series of overwhelming performances. Their singing and dancing abilities greatly exceed those of Haruka.

She is a proud person and is an out-and-out advocate of meritocracy. With a low opinion of Haruka, an inexperienced girl aiming to become an idol, she repeatedly bumps heads with her at every opportunity.


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Osawa Azusa

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An idol from "Osaka Talent Agency".

Member of the Osaka Talent Agency's idol Unit called "T-SET".

Along with Mai, she is a treasured member of Kansai's leading production company, Osaka Talent Agency. She entrances many fans with her magnificent "all-or-nothing" performances.

In contrast to the strong will and shapely looks of Mai, Azusa has childish looks and a charming personality, which gets her a lot of support from the male fans.

But beyond her warm looks she, much like Mai, can perform to a high standard beyond anyone's imagination. She is a 'super idol' who is regarded as the favourite to win the Princess League.


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Paku Mirei

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Head of the talent agency "Dyna Chair".

Female head of the talent agency office "Dyna Chair", who takes up residence in Soutenbori, Osaka.

It is by no means a large production company, but she has a great eye for talent that can sell well and is well respected in the Kansai entertainment industry.


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In the past she herself was an idol, but she faced many obstacles inherent in the unique world of the entertainment industry and thus was forced to abandon her dream. Henceforth, she was committed to finding a great talent to whom she could pass on her dream and nurturing the next generation. One and a half years ago, she had a fateful encounter with Sawamura Haruka in Okinawa.

After that Haruka moved to Osaka, along with entering a high school, where Paku dreams of giving her a major debut in a mere six months. She continues to prepare a top class staffing team and impose strict guidance on Haruka.


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Every day is a tough, rigourous, lesson-laden day. In order to realise her dream of being at the top of the entertainment industry, Paku continues to focus all her energy on Haruka.

But for the two of them, who have embarked on this journey to achieve their dreams, a great wall stands before them in an attempt to thwart those dreams. So that they may keep their dreams alive, their fierce struggle begins...


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Madarame Tadashi

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Yakuza boss of the Yamakasa family.

He is the boss of the Yamakasa family, a Yakuza syndicate which rules over Kyushu's largest entertainment district - Nagasu District in Fu.kuoka.


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Despite his old age, he always level-headedly analyses the strength of the clan and has an understanding of its current situation. He respects Dojima Daigo, who cast aside his pride and has arrived seeking to form an alliance, and attempts to come to an agreement with him.

He is a pacifist who believes things should be resolved via dialogue rather than conflict.


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In typical elderly yakuza fashion, he values propriety and sympathises with Dojima Daigo who, though a young man, has an understanding of decorum. But all of a sudden many members of the family feel severely hostile towards the Tojo Clan, who are making one-sided demands, and there are fears this could escalate into needless skirmishing.

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Re: Yakuza series

Postby OL » Sat Jul 21, 2012 11:19 am

Crimson Ryan wrote:All credit to Captain Epic from KHHSubs.

It's the idol unit T-SET

Sanada Mai

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An idol from "Osaka Talent Agency".

Member of the Osaka Talent Agency's idol Unit called "T-SET".

Taking a gamble with a major debut from a major record label, the 'super unit' appeared on a TV show named "Princess League", a show for new idols to compete, where they proceeded to advance through to the finals with a series of overwhelming performances. Their singing and dancing abilities greatly exceed those of Haruka.

She is a proud person and is an out-and-out advocate of meritocracy. With a low opinion of Haruka, an inexperienced girl aiming to become an idol, she repeatedly bumps heads with her at every opportunity.


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Osawa Azusa

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An idol from "Osaka Talent Agency".

Member of the Osaka Talent Agency's idol Unit called "T-SET".

Along with Mai, she is a treasured member of Kansai's leading production company, Osaka Talent Agency. She entrances many fans with her magnificent "all-or-nothing" performances.

In contrast to the strong will and shapely looks of Mai, Azusa has childish looks and a charming personality, which gets her a lot of support from the male fans.

But beyond her warm looks she, much like Mai, can perform to a high standard beyond anyone's imagination. She is a 'super idol' who is regarded as the favourite to win the Princess League.


Image


Paku Mirei

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Head of the talent agency "Dyna Chair".

Female head of the talent agency office "Dyna Chair", who takes up residence in Soutenbori, Osaka.

It is by no means a large production company, but she has a great eye for talent that can sell well and is well respected in the Kansai entertainment industry.


Image

In the past she herself was an idol, but she faced many obstacles inherent in the unique world of the entertainment industry and thus was forced to abandon her dream. Henceforth, she was committed to finding a great talent to whom she could pass on her dream and nurturing the next generation. One and a half years ago, she had a fateful encounter with Sawamura Haruka in Okinawa.

After that Haruka moved to Osaka, along with entering a high school, where Paku dreams of giving her a major debut in a mere six months. She continues to prepare a top class staffing team and impose strict guidance on Haruka.


Image

Every day is a tough, rigourous, lesson-laden day. In order to realise her dream of being at the top of the entertainment industry, Paku continues to focus all her energy on Haruka.

But for the two of them, who have embarked on this journey to achieve their dreams, a great wall stands before them in an attempt to thwart those dreams. So that they may keep their dreams alive, their fierce struggle begins...


Image


Madarame Tadashi

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Yakuza boss of the Yamakasa family.

He is the boss of the Yamakasa family, a Yakuza syndicate which rules over Kyushu's largest entertainment district - Nagasu District in Fu.kuoka.


Image

Despite his old age, he always level-headedly analyses the strength of the clan and has an understanding of its current situation. He respects Dojima Daigo, who cast aside his pride and has arrived seeking to form an alliance, and attempts to come to an agreement with him.

He is a pacifist who believes things should be resolved via dialogue rather than conflict.


Image

In typical elderly yakuza fashion, he values propriety and sympathises with Dojima Daigo who, though a young man, has an understanding of decorum. But all of a sudden many members of the family feel severely hostile towards the Tojo Clan, who are making one-sided demands, and there are fears this could escalate into needless skirmishing.

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Sounds like the story is going to be pretty complex. Can't wait.
And I know I already said it, but the new graphics are looking excellent. I just really want to see some video of this in action soon.
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Re: Yakuza series

Postby Bluecast » Sat Jul 21, 2012 12:05 pm

That just proved this gen is still plenty powerful to deliver great looks
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Re: Yakuza series

Postby Crimson Ryan » Sat Jul 21, 2012 4:39 pm

Police Detective

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An elderly detective who chases after trouble.

Detective of Osaka's organised crime unit.


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He primarily chases after any trouble relating to the Omi Alliance or the underworld. In order to prevent total war between east and west, he rushes around across the country.

6 years ago, when the great feud between East and West, started by Goda Ryuji, broke out, the Osaka police were a step behind. Repentant for trailing behind to the Metropolitan Police Department, they are determined to resolve the forthcoming feud between east and west solely with their own force.


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He has, in absolute secrecy, been keeping track of the alliance negotiations between the Tojo Clan and Yamakasa family in Fu.kuoka and, after the disappearance of Dojima Daigo, tries to get in touch with those involved. Since then, he has been providing information of any developments to the parties concerned. Fearing that police intervention will kick off the war, they opt to work behind the scenes in order to bring about a resolution to affairs in an indirect manner.

He has condescending eyes. No one can tell what he is thinking about because of the way he talks and acts. He is always close to the centre of trouble. What on earth is the intention of this man who is trying to control things...?


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Re: Yakuza series

Postby OL » Sun Jul 22, 2012 1:08 am

Holy shit, the rendering on that face is amazing.
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Re: Yakuza series

Postby Bluecast » Sun Jul 22, 2012 1:10 am

I know it's old and cliche to make this comparison.

Seeing this brings me back to 1999 looking at screens for Shenmue. The faces looked too realistic. Let's face it. SEGA has this down pat.
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Re: Yakuza series

Postby Who Really Cares? » Mon Jul 23, 2012 5:14 am

Thats some really good facial tech. top 3 this gen thats for sure.
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Re: Yakuza series

Postby Crimson Ryan » Mon Jul 23, 2012 4:36 pm

Katsuya Naoki

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Head of "Osaka Talent Agency".

He is a businessman who runs Osaka Talent Agency, Kansai's leading production company.


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He is recognised far and wide because of his newsworthy promotions, honest personality and lack of any of the dirtiness that is typical of people within the talent agency business. However, among a small portion of news sources, there are whispers of a connection between him and the Omi Alliance and he is becoming a powerful person, ruling the Kansai entertainment industry with money and violence.

He is Katsuya - a man who knows everything about the world of the entertainment industry inside and out. To him, even the power of the yakuza is nothing more than a means to get his hands on things he desires.


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It is December 2012. In the finals of a TV show deciding Kansai's number one idol, called "Princess League", while his idol unit, "T-SET", are engaged in tough competition with Sawamura Haruka, a disastrous incident suddenly occurs.

In the midst of this incident that is shaking up the Kansai entertainment industry, his great ambition which he has kept hidden behind those cool eyes of his starts to become realised...


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Re: Yakuza series

Postby Crimson Ryan » Sun Aug 05, 2012 4:40 pm

Youtarou Nakajimi

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President of Nagasugai Taxi. He met Kazuma when he was drunk and wandering through Fukuoka and hired him because of his manliness. Kazuma believes Nakajima understands him best.

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Shigeki Baba

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A fellow prisoner who transferred into Taiga’s prison a year ago. Shigeki is the youngest prisoner on the block and was convicted for a murder he did for his brother.

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Seiji Kousaka

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A harsh prison guard and second in command in Taiga’s prison.


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Re: Yakuza series

Postby Cave Johnson » Mon Aug 06, 2012 11:42 pm

Everytime a new Yakuza game is announced, I get anxious because it might not make a stateside release.
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Re: Yakuza series

Postby OL » Tue Aug 07, 2012 1:43 pm

Yeah, same here. This one more than most, actually, because it's supposedly bigger in just about all respects than any of the previous entries. Which, unfortunately, means there'll be even more translation work to be done than usual. Whether or not Sega will go to that extra trouble for a series that is, admittedly, only mildly successful is kind of hard to say.
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Re: Yakuza series

Postby Crimson Ryan » Tue Aug 07, 2012 3:35 pm

Tokyo Swan in Kabuki-cho! How many Yakuza fixtures can you spot?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-5i4Q9PsFk[/youtube]
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Re: Yakuza series

Postby Bluecast » Tue Aug 07, 2012 3:58 pm

^ Everytime I see his vids I get sad he's dead.


Also noticing with so many Shenmue fans making Yakuza forums and Dojoers joining them seems like they found a new fave SEGA franchise.

Reminds me I need to get my forums going. After all OL said he would do vids for it. I just need money for hosting first so will wait a couple months
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Re: Yakuza series

Postby Who Really Cares? » Thu Aug 09, 2012 2:49 pm

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Re: Yakuza series

Postby Crimson Ryan » Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:28 am

Scary looking dudes..

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