In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, assembling the ultimate crew is crucial for success in Pirate Coliseum battles, side stories, and the main narrative. Recruitment is not just a feature; it's essential to your journey through the game. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to recruit every crew member in *Pirate Yakuza*.
All Honolulu Recruits in Pirate Yakuza & How To Get Them
Honolulu is your first major open area in *Pirate Yakuza*, offering the most recruitment opportunities. While most crew members are straightforward to recruit, some will challenge you with additional tasks and sailing adventures.
Crew Member | How to Recruit | Location/District |
Kazami Evolution | Collect 10 CDs | Aloha Beach |
Nickelle Kidnman | Reach Pirate Rank 2 | Aloha Beach |
Osaka-chan | Reach Pirate Rank 5 | Aloha Beach |
Yurina | Score 100 points in the 01 darts ruleset | Aloha Beach |
Carnal Sisters | Reach Pirate Rank 3 | Aloha Beach |
Sister Yoh and Yuka | Reach Pirate Rank 3 | Aloha Beach |
Squid Hunter Kennosuke | Bring wild-caught fried shrimp | Aloha Beach |
Kei | Make 30 friends on Aloha Links | Little Tokyo |
Bartender | Make 100 friends on Aloha Links | Little Tokyo |
Hamago Ishikawa | Talk while wearing Kabuki makeup | Little Tokyo |
Hattori the Ninja | Reach Pirate Rank 3 | Little Tokyo |
Lumberjack Hayashida | Give a Staminan Spark | Little Tokyo |
Obispo | Eat at Tropical 5 times | Little Tokyo |
Jule | Craft 3 cannons at Gearworks | Little Tokyo |
Sharpshooter Takumi | Complete the One Shot Challenge | District Five |
Swordsman Kengoro | Reach Pirate Rank 4 | District Five |
Thomas the Engineer | Collect 10 bounties | District Five |
Alo-Happy | Complete one Photo Rally | West Waikiki |
Elizabeth | Complete two Photo Rallies | West Waikiki |
Arque Dangerous III | Reach Pirate Rank 4 | West Waikiki |
Kamiyama | Collect 3 Ethereal Egestas and deliver to them | West Waikiki |
Hibiki | Make 10 friends on Aloha Links | West Waikiki |
Homeless Yamanaka | Give a Goro Goro Awakening Beer | Anaconda Harbor Park |
Legendary Farmer Morishita | Give a roughly chopped stir-fried veggie bento | Anaconda Harbor Park |
Ranko Sarutobi | Pay off $2000 bill | Anaconda Shopping Center |
Hammerhead | Challenge and win a fight against them | Anaconda Shopping Center |
Bug Professor Louis | Deliver a Golden Dragonfly | Sunset Park |
Charlie | Achieve Platinum Rank in Crazy Delivery | Sunset Park |
Ikari | Complete 10 Vocational School Exams | Unabara Vocational School |
Surfer Jay | Deliver them a Kraken-chan plush | Red Light District |
Buisnessman Taro | Challenge and win a fight against them | Chinatown |
All Madlantis Recruits in Pirate Yakuza & How To Get Them
Madlantis is the next area you unlock as you progress through *Pirate Yakuza*. Here, recruitment often involves battling in the Coliseum or negotiating with the notorious locals.
Crew Member | How to Recruit | Location/District |
Steve | Win the Pirate Coliseum against the Grey Pirates | Coliseum Grounds |
Monica | Win the Pirate Coliseum against the Tagger Pirates | Coliseum Grounds |
Rafael | Challenge and win a fight against them | Coliseum Grounds |
Robson Caetano da Silva | Complete Beginner level in Mania in the Coliseum | Bar District |
Arman | Pay $1000 | Bar District |
Elena | Pay $500 and deliver a Flower Bouquet | Bar District |
Theo | Pay $2000 | The Docks |
Natasha | Reach Pirate Rank 2 | The Docks |
Peter | Challenge and win a fight against them | The Queen’s Castle |
Lucas | Challenge and win a fight against them | Gaming Hall |
All Goro Kingdom Animal Recruits & How To Get Them
The Goro Kingdom is your sanctuary for the animals you recruit throughout the game. These unique crew members can add a special flair to your team.
Crew Member | How to Recruit | Location/District |
Allure | Interact with while dressed in Goromi outfit | West Waikiki |
Coco | Talk to woman near Harbor St. Bridge | West Waikiki |
Turtle | Talk to men at River Street and Kaku Avenue | West Waikiki |
The Gourmand | Obtain wild-caught sashimi | Anaconda |
Barkley | Feed Barkley dog food | Anaconda |
Alarm Cluck | Talk to a man in the apartment area in Little Japan | Little Japan |
Zoomies | Talk to the man cornering the dog near the parking garage | Shipper’s Wharf |
Sanzen | Pay $300 | Sunset Park |
Onigiri | Encounter the animal in the area, and it will begin the substory | District Five |
All Exchange Points Crew Members & How To Get Them
Some crew members are recruited through substories and require you to exchange points earned in specific games or side quests. These recruits demand patience and dedication.
Crew Member | Cost to Recruit | Location/District |
Papillion Boy | 3300 Points | Downtown Snap Points Exchange |
Patriarch Gondawara | 11000 Points | Downtown Snap Points Exchange |
Crystal Papillion | 22000 Points | Downtown Snap Points Exchange |
Etsuko | 10 Points | Little Japan Fortune Exchange |
Chitose Buster Holmes | 15 Points | Little Japan Fortune Exchange |
Famiya Sugiura | 15 Points | Little Japan Fortune Exchange |
Kamulop | 20 Points | Little Japan Fortune Exchange |
Matayoshi | 500 Tags | Little Japan Gambling Hall |
Chicken Man | 1000 Tags | Little Japan Gambling Hall |
Subaru | 500 Points | Little Japan Open Road Shogi |
Toru Higashi | 15000 Points | Downtown Crazy Delivery |
Gary Buster Holmes | 60000 Points | Bang Bang Prize Exchange |
Masaharu Kaito | 90000 Points | Bang Bang Prize Exchange |
Yappi-kun | 1500 Chips | Bar District Caino Prize Exchange |
Sheep Man | 500 Points | District Five pool |
All Substory Recruits & How To Get Them
Substories in *Pirate Yakuza* are not just side content; they are gateways to new crew members. Completing these stories is essential for any completionist looking to gather every possible character.
Crew Member | Substory to Complete |
Idol Otaku: Gu San | ‘If I Weren’t an Idol’ substory |
Idol Otaku: Broto-Op | ‘If I Weren’t an Idol’ substory |
Idol Otaku: Mr. Six | ‘If I Weren’t an Idol’ substory |
Oka | ‘The Symbol of the City, the Street Surfer’ substory |
Robo Michio Mach | ‘The Path to Speed’ substory |
Kuroki | ‘The Sicko Snap Saga’ substory |
Ran | ‘The Fastest in Hawaii’ substory |
Russell | ‘Goro’s Heart’ substory |
Jeff | ‘Smile Again’ substory |
Hauser | ‘The Magic of Food’ substory |
Edmundo-kun | ‘The Miracle Aquarium Gaiden’ substory |
Stephanie Chan | ‘The Miracle Aquarium Gaiden’ substory |
Mameoka | ‘Coffee and Comedy’ substory |
Sorata | ‘Coffee and Comedy’ substory |
Human Bronze Statue: Bronson | ‘Man Of Bronze’ substory |
Claire | ‘I want to be your Nadeshiko’ substory |
Seiko | ‘The One’ substory |
Ena | ‘The One’ substory |
Kaho | ‘The One’ substory |
Misoshi | ‘The One’ substory |
Machko-san | ‘The One’ substory |
Ai | ‘The One’ substory |
White | ‘Corporate Compliance’ substory |
Bryan | ‘Corporate Compliance’ substory |
Shen | ‘When You Wish Upon Some Balls’ substory |
Dread Pirate Hook | ‘The Captain’s Return’ substory |
With this guide, you'll be well-equipped to recruit all Crew Members in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, enhancing your gameplay experience across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms.