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39. Kazuma Kiryu (Yakuza)
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Im no kind-hearted soul. I can take another name, and build a new life... But on the inside I'll always have that instinct, no matter how much I hate it. I'm yakuza through and through.


Kiryu is a member of a Japanese crime family. Though he often chooses violence over diplomacy, he has a big heart, particularly for children. He abides by an honor code. This has gotten him into trouble before.

Kiryu has had a number of adventures throughout the Yakuza series, including being framed for murder, multiple stints in prison, and a heck of a lot of fights. He has emerged from it all as a man who knows what he wants out of the world, and who isnt afraid to take it.

Its interesting to read about the differences between Kiryu and Majima: theyre both brutal in their enforcement, but Majima has a worse temper and is more unpredictable, whereas Kiryu is much more rational. Its no wonder they butt heads throughout the series.