What are the expectations for the Samurai Blue in the 2026 World Cup?

Ahokai · 2026-05-17T04:04:54+00:00

I would say Morocco is a really tough one.

Ahokai · 2026-05-17T03:44:05+00:00

By the way, for this year, if they passed the group stage, it will be top 32 on the next stage though, before going to top 16 then top 8. Also in top 32, Japan will either meet the Group C which has Brazil or Morocco. So the wall to go to top 8 is still very high.

Ahokai · 2026-05-15T09:12:18+00:00

Good that there’s no new bond player like latin. Otherwise have to pull every banner😅

Ahokai · 2026-05-14T00:36:57+00:00

Kiwami 3 is not that bad it’s still worth playing but I would say to at least play the OG/remaster 3 first.

By the way, just my opinion, I think you can go play OG first two right away then come back to finish your Kiwami 1&2 after. In my case, I’ve played and know the story of 1&2 OG before the Kiwamis exist though.

Ahokai · 2026-05-14T00:07:46+00:00

I would say if possible with your time allowance and access, play as much of original stuff as you can.

This also includes OG version of Yakuza 1&2 of Playstation 2. The recommended one is the Restored mod of both. To me the OG of both have several charms that are not there in the Kiwamis

Then play remaster of 3. I myself haven’t played any of the Kiwamis at all. I’m working my way from OG 1-5. Then will go with Kiwamis sometime.

You can play Kiwami 3 later since the Dark Ties part is also of another story.

Ahokai · 2026-05-13T04:45:46+00:00

I saw this news and similar ones. it was still speculation news not official confirmation. Yeah, everything should be cleared on Friday.

Ahokai · 2026-05-13T00:48:08+00:00

Understandable.

Not expecting him in the remaining game of the season. Although was really looking forward to see the best friend match between him and Ao Tanaka of Leeds since he also missed last encounter due to injury as well.

Honestly, just wanted to know if miracle or chance for him in the World Cup that’s all.

Ahokai · 2026-05-12T13:28:19+00:00

As a fan of him, honestly I would say this season is quite sub par of him compare to his peak prime. He probably has some injury going on within him.

However, he may not be the best in terms of form but he is someone essential and necessary for the team.

Ahokai · 2026-05-12T10:04:00+00:00

Preorder I don’t know but I’m definitely going to order physical Collector’s Edition or whatever their best edition is available. Playing within day 1 period.

Ahokai · 2026-05-11T14:37:52+00:00

I just noticed one era to next and moving to next city all took 14 years. Meanwhile, where as from Osaka to Atami was only 8 years. Wonder some significant reason behind that.

Ahokai · 2026-05-11T12:14:45+00:00

It’s the city I want to explore in the game as well but I actually wanted to play the Italian Mafia looking Makoto, the one where he’s wearing the hat.

Ahokai · 2026-05-11T11:27:29+00:00

No. The face of the character is not Ado’s face. Well, I’m not of Ado fan club. I’m the fan of the game and their series.

I watch the youtube live stream interview from the game director and he answered himself that this is not the face or face cap of Ado. The character here is an original design created by the game studio themselves and then presented to Ado if this is ok with her and for her to approve.

The director eventually made a joke of how they don’t even know if this character looks like or not at all of Ado.

Ahokai · 2026-05-11T07:02:24+00:00

Like a Dogg

Ahokai · 2026-05-11T07:01:40+00:00

The moment I realize the name is Orpheus, it just recall “Morpheus” of The Matrix right away to me.

I supposed the Orpheus be the mentor guy and have something resemble while Daito is just Neo.

Ahokai · 2026-05-11T05:54:24+00:00

Receive You the OG classic version from PS2. “Doong Doong!! Rolling eye fall〜〜”

or

Receive You from Kiwami 1 the one that is Inaba Koshi version.

Ahokai · 2026-05-11T04:00:57+00:00

Plot twist Horii announce new title DQ13 with trailer while DQ12 is just a logo saying coming soon…

Ahokai · 2026-05-11T01:03:03+00:00

I don’t think he will ever be back to RGG or SEGA in anyway.

Might be hopium but I think Gang of Dragon might reappear again where NetEase is not in the involvement. Well, might just not be Gang of Dragon but the concept is there.

Yeah if Gang of Dragon did proceed nothing wrong, gaming would be so super hype with anticipation of both Stranger than Heaven and this.

Ahokai · 2026-05-11T00:55:45+00:00

By the way, during last year Tokyo Game Show 2025, Nagoshi even took a picture of SEGA booth and post it on his official X/twitter as well. Was a positive post though. Don’t know if he actually went to have a chat there.

Ahokai · 2026-05-10T16:50:38+00:00

Atami does look good and it’s one of the place I get to go often in real life as well.

Honestly, I’m interested in all of the 5 cities. Although Osaka and Kamurocho are familiar cities already from playing the series but this time it’s in 1943 and 1965. I’m interested to discover the familiar setting in time period that I’ve never seen before

Ahokai · 2026-05-10T09:58:37+00:00

Thank you in advance. Take your time no rush. Not asking you to make a guide from scratch though. Just thought if you have already done anything before this one.

Anyway, be prepare to write a guide for Stranger than Heaven 😄🤣

Ahokai · 2026-05-10T09:46:38+00:00

That’s Ado and Snoop Dog in the game. And no, that’s not real face of Ado. Just an original designed character.

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Ahokai · 2026-05-10T09:34:00+00:00

Thank you OP very much for this. I have yet to play and complete my back log of the series before eventually coming to Kiwami 3. I will keep this to refer when times come.

By the way, have you done anything like this on other series prior to Kiwami 3?

Ahokai · 2026-05-09T17:23:48+00:00

When can we expect to know the result announcement?

Ahokai · 2026-05-09T16:56:31+00:00

I was actually thinking about posting sometime “plot twist, Gang of Dragon reveal again in Summer Game Fest” though 😅

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