Kiryu Kazuma
The Dragon of Dojima
Kazuma Kiryu is a man of contradictions—both an unshakable force and a deeply introspective soul. He upholds the yakuza’s code of honor yet questions the moral lines others readily cross. His loyalty is absolute, but his conscience refuses to let him blindly obey. Beneath his stoic exterior lies a man who values justice over power, even in a world where strength dictates survival.
Kiryu's journey is one of self-discovery, testing his beliefs as he navigates a city teeming with greed and deception. Though feared for his unmatched fighting ability, he never seeks violence without cause. His serious nature contrasts with his unexpected warmth, whether helping strangers or embracing the bizarre chaos of the nightlife around him. In Yakuza 0, Kiryu is at a crossroads—shaped by the world yet refusing to be defined by it, standing as a symbol of unyielding resolve in an era of excess.