In Yakuza 2, Kiryu Kazuma returns as the protagonist, with a new mission to prevent a war between the Tojo Clan and their arch-nemesis, the Omi Alliance. After the assassination of the Fifth Chairman, Yukio Terada, Kiryu works to find and protect Daigo Dojima, Sohei Dojima’s son, to make him the new chairman of the Tojo Clan.
However, the task is complicated by the arrival of Ryuji Goda, the son of the Omi chairman, who opposes a truce with the Tojo Clan. As the conflict escalates, Kiryu must also contend with the mysterious detective Kaoru Sayama, who joins forces with him while seeking answers about her own past and the disappearance of her parents. The ensuing battles, twists, and revelations lead to a gripping conclusion that sets the stage for the next chapter in the Yakuza saga.
Number 4. Yakuza 3 (2009)
In Yakuza 3, the third installment of the series and the first released on PlayStation 3, we find Kiryu in an unexpected situation, far removed from the yakuza world. He is now the caretaker of Morning Glory Orphanage in Okinawa, alongside his adoptive daughter Haruka, where he tends to the needs of many new children living there.
However, their peaceful life is quickly disrupted as Kiryu is drawn into a web of chaos, encountering new yakuza families, assassinations, shootings, betrayals, an arms smuggling group, and even the CIA. Our protagonist is forced to use his skills and connections to navigate through these dangerous waters and protect his new family, all while facing unexpected enemies and betrayals.
Number 5. Yakuza 4 (2010)