Kiryu

Kiryu is a fictional character primarily appearing in the Yakuza video game series, developed and published by Sega. He is the main protagonist of the majority of the games in the franchise, known for his unwavering sense of justice and his reluctant involvement in the criminal underworld of Japan.

Born Kazuo Kiryu, he grew up in the Sunshine Orphanage and was taken in by the Tojo Clan, a yakuza syndicate, at a young age. He rose through the ranks, becoming a legendary figure known as the "Dragon of Dojima" for his strength and martial prowess. Despite his fearsome reputation, Kiryu often finds himself trying to escape the yakuza lifestyle, only to be pulled back in by circumstances or to protect those he cares about.

Throughout the series, Kiryu is characterized by his strong moral compass, his deep loyalty to his friends, and his often-stated desire for a peaceful life. He is a skilled fighter, capable of engaging in intense hand-to-hand combat with numerous opponents. His storylines typically involve complex plots of betrayal, power struggles within the yakuza, and his efforts to maintain order and protect innocent lives. Even when attempting to retire, fate often intervenes, forcing him to confront old enemies and new threats.