Kazuma Kiryu

Kazuma Kiryu is the main protagonist of the Yakuza series. With a formidable presence, Kiryu is known as the Dragon of Dojima, a moniker earned from his immense physical strength and capacity for ferocious combat. Despite his rough exterior, Kiryu carries a strong sense of justice, protectiveness, and loyalty, often found defending the weak against exploitation and bullying. He has a profound respect for family, valuing his adoptive father Shimano's guidance and cherishing his surrogate family, the Tojo Clan. He is also a master of numerous combat styles and has a unique ability to shift into a fighting stance known as the Beast Style. His preference for drinking, playing mahjong, and a casual life in the hostess clubs contrasts with his chaotic history in the yakuza. Kiryu's most intense relationships include his complicated love interest, Reina, and the persistent rivalries and friendships with figures like Goro Majima. His primary opponents stem from internal conflicts within the yakuza and his past actions, which he constantly seeks to atone for.