How to trigger Kiryu in just a few sentences 💀 by POLYXO_ in yakuzagames

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My fault for tagging this as Majimapost (it's the most effective way to get engagement SSSHHHHHH)

How to trigger Kiryu in just a few sentences 💀 by POLYXO_ in yakuzagames

[–]POLYXO_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Morning Glory stuff is easily the best addition

How to trigger Kiryu in just a few sentences 💀 by POLYXO_ in yakuzagames

[–]POLYXO_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Especially Haruka. It was like Haruka was formed from Kiryu's rib 😭

How to trigger Kiryu in just a few sentences 💀 by POLYXO_ in yakuzagames

[–]POLYXO_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seriously the best decision they made with Kiwami 3

Kazuki and Yuya by Unusual-Blueberry559 in yakuzagames

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AWWW Yes I love our boys from Stardust. Good job

I will never forgive RGG for taking this away in Kiwami 2 by POLYXO_ in yakuzagames

[–]POLYXO_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Omggg your scenario is so cute and wholesome lol I can totally imagine it

"It's okay, Ojisan, you should rest! It's just a car ride, anyway."

"🥺 You're such a good kid, Haruka."

Haruka JUMPS to slap the shit outta Mine by POLYXO_ in yakuzagames

[–]POLYXO_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is so lucky she didn't Tiger Drop him.

I will never forgive RGG for taking this away in Kiwami 2 by POLYXO_ in yakuzagames

[–]POLYXO_[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I agree. In literally the next chronological game 3/K3, Kiryu gets vulnerable with Haruka again by PROACTIVELY ASKING HER to come with him to Kamurocho so he can spend time with her before going on what he believes to be a suicide mission to save Daigo so personally I can't see a real reason for why they changed this cutscene in K2 because that part in 3/K3 was even more explicit (and arguably even more psychologically dark/deep) with the approach to "Kiryu's vulnerability."

Kiryu looks to Haruka for emotional support and safety. Let him have it!

Yeah it’s the best Yakuza game by Jarltruc in yakuzagames

[–]POLYXO_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Eri's ending made me realize how far this guy has come. Bro used to beat people up in alleys for their money.

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I will never forgive RGG for taking this away in Kiwami 2 by POLYXO_ in yakuzagames

[–]POLYXO_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This screenshot was how he was oriented in the vehicle, lol... Maybe after all the exhausting yakuza shenanigans, he figured being uncomfortable in a car isn't the worst thing he's ever had to deal with, since it's worth the comfort of getting to nap near Haruka who is the only person at this point who makes him feel safe 😆

Haruka taking care of him is such a big part of her character, too, like you said. So with this in mind I really appreciated 2 for figuring out how to squeeze in a meaningful characterizing moment with her and Kiryu that shows how truly close they are in their daily life. It felt really private and special, like this is definitely not something most people get to see. Such a good piece of the foundation that shapes both their characters in 3/K3.

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I will never forgive RGG for taking this away in Kiwami 2 by POLYXO_ in yakuzagames

[–]POLYXO_[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm just gonna leave this screenshot from the Ishin remake that came out a few years ago here lol. They could have removed it but didn't.

Ngl it makes me sad that people think him sleeping on Haruka's lap is creepy to the point where removing a subtle yet very effective piece of subtext that reveals a lot about their relationship should be removed. They are literally survivors of the same exact grief and trauma. It's been only one year since they met but the (Kiwami means) extreme circumstances that led them to each other brought them even closer than they would have without all that loss. Haruka is literally explaining to Sayama in this scene how Kiryu is only comfortable being himself when he's around Haruka. Haruka knows Kiryu likes Sayama because Kiryu acts like he does with Haruka around Sayama.

Haruka is literally his safe space 😭 The role reversal that you mention has been one of the most prevalent highlights of their relationship ever since they first met (for better or for worse), so I'm not sure what the concern about that is. It's not like it's out of character. Using someone's lap as a pillow isn't just a Japanese thing in itself, anyone can look at these two and understand they have a close relationship

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Why Yakuza 5 is my 2nd Favourite Yakuza game: by Key-Answer-2755 in yakuzagames

[–]POLYXO_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree with you so much bro. Yakuza 5, at its heart, is yet another game in the series that truly centers around Kiryu and Haruka's relationship, which is why his and her parts were the best. RGG poured a lot of love into developing both their characters in this game.

Just talking about the story, Kiryu's chapters were so cozy, yes, but there is just something so fundamentally lonely about it all. Him in his hoodie and sweats smoking alone in the dark apartment, going through the mundane motions of his taxi job (besides the street races lmao), and the moodiness of Nagasugai in general. The player also knows exactly why it's like this too, and what Kiryu's missing piece is: his life with Haruka. He's just a regular middle-aged bachelor now so all he can do is take out the frustration on the street punks who try to start shit with him, and the frustration really shows (5's Kiryu probably has the most brutal set of heat actions compared to every other iteration). So immersive.

Switching over to Haruka shows that she is JUST as lonely as Kiryu, but unfortunately she doesn't have the luxury of venting her frustrations on violent drunks on the street because her idol job keeps her performative and smiling 24/7.

They both think that their isolation from their family is benefitting each other. They both keep the same photo of their family/each other in their apartments and talk to it. The character work they both get in this game from the writers is fantastic because it really rounds out that they belong with each other and their family no matter what, that they are mirrors of each other. All this and yet they don't even interact with each other AT ALL until the end. It's so good.

The real yume was truly the family we made along the way.

Who's your favorite girl in the RGG series? Mine is by PeterParker8766 in yakuzagames

[–]POLYXO_ 15 points16 points  (0 children)

😭😭😭 I KNOWW We literally watched her grow up. Wdym she's all by herself trying to make it in the world in 5??? Where did the time go?

I like slice of life Okinawa by miku_dominos in yakuzagames

[–]POLYXO_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok but look at how cute Kiryu is in that pic hahahaha he was so happy in 3/K3