Yakuza: Like a Dragon - Ichiban Kasuga Character Guide

Character Guide for Ichiban Kasuga in Yakuza: Like a Dragon on PS5 and PS4, including a character overview, recommended jobs and techniques.

Ichiban Kasuga

Ichiban Kasuga Character Profile

Ichiban Kasuga is the main protagonist of Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Kasuga has a dragon tattoo on his back that earned him “The Dragon of Rock Bottom” nickname. He used to work under the Yakuza clan patriarch, Tojo Clan’s Masumi Arakawa. After 18 years of imprisonment, he got released from his sentence and returned to his family. He got disowned and disposed after returning to his former clan. After the incident, Kasuga sets out on his journey to uncover the truth while facing other clans and gangsters starting in Ijincho, Yokohama.

Ichiban Kasuga is your starting character in the game. He is voiced by Kazuhiro Nakaya (JP) and Kaiji Tang (EN).

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Ichiban Kasuga Best Jobs

Here are the jobs accessible to the character organized by requirement:

All Character Best Jobs

Available Job	Requirement	Battle Style
Freelancer	Level 1 or higher Unlocked in Chapter 4	First character-specific job. Attack enemies using blunt attacks and high speed moves, including wrestling moves. Allows the use of the terrain and party-based moves.
Hero	Level 1 or higher Unlocked in Chapter 4	Second character-specific job. Attack enemies using bat weapons. Allows the use of the offensive and healing skills. Recommended Job for Ichiban Kasuga.
Bodyguard	Level 1 or higher	Attack using Katana weapons. Allows the use hard-hitting attacks and skills that also cost the user’s HP
Host	Level 1 or higher Style Level 3 or higher	Attack using liquor bottle weapons. Allows the use of service-related skills to steal from enemies or support the party.
Breaker	Level 1 or higher	Attack using chain anklet weapons. Allows the use of dance-based to damage enemies and buff the attack stat of allies. Recommended Job for Ichiban Kasuga.
Foreman	Level 1 or higher Charisma Level 3 or higher	Attack using demolition hammer weapons. Allows the use of heavy-hitting skills and crushed objects to hurt enemies. Recommended Job for Ichiban Kasuga.
Musician	Level 15 or higher Kindness Level 5 or higher	Attack using guitar weapons. Allows the use of music to boost allies and reduce fighting spirit of enemies.
Chef	Level 15 or higher Passion Level 5 or higher	Attack using cooking utensil weapons. Allows the use of cooking methods to hurt enemies such as flames and cutlery.
Enforcer	Level 20 or higher Confidence Level 7 or higher	Attack using riot shield and baton weapons. Allows the use of shields to protect allies.
Fortuneteller	Level 20 or higher Intellect Level 7 or higher	Attack using fortune-telling gemstone weapons. Allows the use of fortune telling skills to inflict status ailments.
Devil Rocker (DLC)	Level 1 or higher Confidence Level 8 or higher	Attack using electric guitar weapons. Allows the use of madness and destructive performance to hurt enemies. Recommended Job for Ichiban Kasuga.

Ichiban Kasuga Best Weapons

Here are the best weapons for each job accessible to the character:

All Best Weapons

Freelancer Best Weapon

Weapon	Attack	Magic	Healing	Attribute	Bonus Effects
Bare-Handed	81	83	47	Blunt	The two lethal weapons that’ll never let you down.

Hero Best Weapon

Weapon	Attack	Magic	Healing	Attribute	Bonus Effects
Legendary Hero’s Bat	203	126	195	Blunt, Fire	This weapon comes with an effect that increases the number of regular attacks.

Ichiban Kasuga Character Skills

Here are the best skills for each job accessible to the character:

All Job Skills

Default Character Skills

Job Skill	Level	Skill Type	MP	Skill Description
Exploration Ability: Treasure Hunt	Level 5	Character Skill	15 MP	Attempt to brainwash the enemy. If successful, the enemy will drop an item and flee. Has a greater chance of success as Kasuga’s Charisma improves.
Hyper Swagger	Level 23	Character Skill	15 MP	Attempt to send fear shivering down the enemy’s spine. If successful, the enemy will drop an item and flee. Has a greater chance of success as Kasuga reaches higher levels.
Tag Team: Essence of Mayhem	N/A	Bond Skill	30 MP	A grandiose display of absurdity that damages a single enemy. A deeper bond with your party members makes for a more powerful attack. Members with particular status effects cannot join.

Freelancer Character Skills

Job Skill	Job Rank	Skill Type	MP	Skill Description
Exploration Ability: Treasure Hunt	N/A	Character Skill	N/A	Search for hidden treasures scattered throughout the city. Try pressing the square button any time you find something shiny on the ground.
Hyper Swagger	Rank 8	Character Skill	10 MP	Kasuga hypes himself up and attunes to the flow of battle, boosting his Evasion and Attack for 2 turns.
Release German Suplex	Rank 24	Character Skill	50 MP	Damage an enemy with a wrestling technique known as a release German Suplex. May instantly knock out the enemy.

Hero Character Skills

Job Skill	Job Rank	Skill Type	MP	Skill Description
Peerless Resolve	Rank 16	Character Skill	13 MP	Kasuga’s tenacity recovers HP and allows him to survive a hit that would otherwise knock him out.
Indomitable Courage	Rank 18	Character Skill	45 MP	Removes all allies’ status ailment by demonstrating heroic perseverance. The success rate improves as Kasuga’s Charisma increases.

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