In this guide to unlocking party members in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, we’ll delve into the details of each character, covering their backgrounds, available jobs, and how to unlock them. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting, this guide will help you make the most of your party and navigate the challenges ahead.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Playable Characters
Below you can find all playable party members and how to unlock these characters. Characters can be unlocked in different chapters and are impossible to miss.
Ichiban Kasuga
- Main Protagonist
- Loveable, loyal, and steadfast, wearing emotions on his sleeve
- Available jobs include Action Star, Breaker, Chef, Desperado, and more
Storyline: Ichiban’s journey begins at Hello Work in Japan, striving for an honest living. Fate takes a turn, leading him to Hawaii in search of his mother, entangling him in gang wars and forging unexpected alliances.
Available Jobs: Action Star, Aquanaut, Breaker, Chef, Desperado, Freelancer, Hero, Host, Linebacker, Pyrodancer, Sujimancer, Samurai.
How to Unlock
Controlled throughout most of the game; vigilance in battle crucial, as his defeat results in overall failure.
Kazuma Kiryu
- The Dragon of Dojima
- Diagnosed with cancer, facing mortality
- Joins Kasuga’s quest to find Akane Kishida in Hawaii
- Jobs include Action Star, Breaker, Chef, Host, and more
Storyline: Confronting his mortality, Kiryu aligns with Kasuga, contending with a pursuit by a Yakuza thug through the Hawaiian streets.
Available Jobs: Action Star, Aquanaut, Breaker, Chef, Desperado, Dragon of Dojima, Host, Linebacker, Pyrodancer, Samurai.
How to Unlock
Available from the start of chapter 3, remains until the end of chapter 6, and stages a triumphant return in chapter 8.
Eric Tomizawa
- Local taxi driver in Hawaii
- Initial encounter with Kasuga evolves into prolonged collaboration
- Aids Kasuga and Kiryu on their intertwined quests
- Job options include Action Star, Breaker, Cabbie, Chef, and more
Storyline: Tomizawa evolves into a stalwart ally after teaming up against a mutual antagonist, accompanying the party on their continuing journey.
Available Jobs: Action Star, Aquanaut, Breaker, Cabbie, Chef, Desperado, Host, Linebacker, Pyrodancer, Samurai.
How to Unlock
Becomes a vital companion from chapter 3 onwards, particularly instrumental in chapters 4 and 7.
Chitose Fujinomiya
- Member of a wealthy Japanese family
- Starts as an adversary but transforms into a crucial ally, fighting alongside Kasuga against Yamai and Hawaii’s formidable thugs.
Storyline: Chitose, initially at odds with Kasuga, becomes an integral part of Team Hawaii, officially joining in chapter 5 after a tumultuous first encounter.
Available Jobs: Geodancer, Heiress, Housekeeper, Idol, Kunoichi, Night Queen, Tennis Ace.
How to Unlock
Encounter Chitose in District Five during the chapter 4 story dungeon; she officially joins the party in chapter 5.
Koichi Adachi
- Joins Ichiban in Hawaii
- Ventures across the Pacific Ocean post-events in Yakuza: Like A Dragon
- Varied job options include Detective, Host, and more
Storyline: Adachi, aligning with Ichiban near the end of chapter 1, temporarily departs in chapter 2, only to reunite with the party in chapter 7.
Available Jobs: Action Star, Aquanaut, Breaker, Chef, Desperado, Detective, Host, Linebacker, Pyrodancer, Samurai.
How to Unlock
Joins Ichiban in chapter 1, rejoining in chapter 7 after a fateful meeting in Hawaii.
Yu Nanba
- Originally homeless, now one of Ichiban’s closest friends
- Varied job options include Homeless Guy, Host, and more
Storyline: Nanba joins Ichiban in chapter 1, stays behind in Yokohama during chapter 2, and reunites with the party in chapter 7.
Available Jobs: Action Star, Aquanaut, Breaker, Chef, Desperado, Homeless Guy, Host, Linebacker, Pyrodancer, Samurai.
How to Unlock
Joins Ichiban in chapter 1, rejoining in chapter 7 after a crucial meeting in Hawaii.
Saeko Mukoda
- Returning from Yakuza: Like A Dragon
- Joins Kiryu’s side later in the game
- Varied job options include Barmaid, Night Queen, and more
Storyline: Saeko, making a return from the first game, remains an NPC initially. She becomes recruitable in Chapter 8 in Yokohama after completing a batting minigame.
Available Jobs: Barmaid, Geodancer, Housekeeper, Idol, Kunoichi, Night Queen, Tennis Ace.
How to Unlock
Recruit Saeko in Chapter 8 after successfully completing the batting minigame.
Seonhee
- Supporting role in Yakuza: Like A Dragon
- Becomes playable in Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Job options include Assassin, Geodancer, and more
Storyline: Although Seonhee played a supportive role in the previous game, she becomes a playable character in Infinite Wealth, joining the party in chapter 8.
Available Jobs: Assassin, Geodancer, Housekeeper, Idol, Kunoichi, Night Queen, Tennis Ace.
How to Unlock
Unlocks in chapter 8 with the newly formed Japan team; leveling up might be necessary if you did not grind back in Hawaii.
Tianyou Zhao
- Returns as a playable character with impactful attacks
- Varied job options include Action Star, Breaker, Mafia, and more
Storyline: Zhao rejoins the Japan team in chapter 10, playing a pivotal role as the story intensifies and enemies become more formidable.
Available Jobs: Action Star, Aquanaut, Breaker, Chef, Desperado, Host, Linebacker, Mafia, Pyrodancer, Samurai
How to Unlock
Joins the Japan team in chapter 10, becoming a crucial ally in challenging battles.
Joongi Han
- Excels in fist-fighting
- Returns to Kiryu’s side late in Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
- Job options include Action Star, Breaker, Hitman, and more
Storyline: Joongi makes a triumphant return to the Japan team in Chapter 10, providing significant assistance as you progress towards the endgame in chapter 13.
Available Jobs: Action Star, Aquanaut, Breaker, Chef, Desperado, Hitman, Host, Linebacker, Pyrodancer, Samurai.
How to Unlock
Joins the Japan team in Chapter 10 before reuniting with Ichiban in chapter 13.
