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''This article refers to the Yakuza as a gang. For the Yakuza gang car in GTA III, see [[Yakuza Stinger]].''
 
''This article refers to the Yakuza as a gang. For the Yakuza gang car in GTA III, see [[Yakuza Stinger]].''
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{{Infobox gang
 
{{Infobox gang
|image = Yakuza logo.gif
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|image = Yakuza-GTAIII-Logo.png
|game = [[Grand Theft Auto 2]]
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|game = III
|game2 = III
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|game2 = LCS
 
|game3 = A
 
|game3 = A
|leaders = [[Kenji Kasen]] (deceased)<br>
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|leaders = [[Kenji Kasen]] (deceased)<br>[[Asuka Kasen]] (deceased)<br>[[Kazuki Kasen]] (deceased)
[[Asuka Kasen]] (deceased)<br>[[Kazuki Kasen]] (deceased)<br>
 
[[Johnny Zoo]] (deceased)
 
 
|type = Japanese Criminal Syndicate
 
|type = Japanese Criminal Syndicate
|enemies = [[Leone Family]]<br>[[Uptown Yardies]]<br>[[Colombian Cartel]]<br>[[Diablos]]<br>[[Forelli Family]]
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|enemies = [[Leone Family|Leones]]<br>[[Uptown Yardies]]<br>[[Colombian Cartel]]<br>[[Diablos]]<br>[[Forelli Family|Forellis]]
|affiliations = [[Claude]]<br>[[Maria Latore]]<br>
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|affiliations = [[Claude]]<br>[[Maria Latore]]<br>[[Ray Machowski]]<br>[[Sindacco Family|Sindaccos]] (possibly)
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|members = [[Kenji Kasen]] † ([[Waka-Gashira Wipeout|deceased]])<br>[[Yuka]] (unconfirmed)<br>[[Kazuki Kasen]] † ([[Cash in Kazuki's Chips|deceased]])<br>[[Kanbu]]<br>[[Asuka Kasen]] † ([[Ransom (III)|deceased]])<br>[[Toshiko Kasen]] † ([[Cash in Kazuki's Chips|deceased]])<br>[[Yamazaki]]
[[Ray Machowski]]<br>[[Claude Speed]] (formerly)
 
|members = [[Kenji Kasen]] (deceased)<br>
 
[[Yuka]] (unconfirmed)<br>
 
[[Kazuki Kasen]] (deceased)<br>
 
[[Kanbu]]<br>
 
[[Asuka Kasen]] (deceased)<br>
 
[[Johnny Zoo]] (deceased)<br>
 
[[Toshiko Kasen]] (deceased)<br>
 
[[Yamazaki]]<br>
 
[[Teriyaki-chan]] (Possibly)<br>
 
[[Yonsi Zoo San]]<br>
 
[[Danny Zoo]] (deceased)<br>
 
 
|cars = [[Yakuza Stinger]]
 
|cars = [[Yakuza Stinger]]
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|weapons = [[Micro Uzi]]<small> (on the streets)<br/><big>[[Pistol]]<small> (on the streets)<br><big>[[AK-47]]<small> (missions)<br/><big>[[Machete]]<small> (missions)<br/><big>[[M16]]<small> (missions)<br/><big>[[M4]]<small> (missions)<br/><big>[[Katana]]<small> (missions)<br/><big>[[Pump Shotgun]]<small> (missions)
|weapons = [[Micro Uzi]]<br>[[Pistol]]
 
 
|colors = Various, Mostly red
 
|colors = Various, Mostly red
 
|fronts = [[Asuka Kasen's Condo]]<br>
 
|fronts = [[Asuka Kasen's Condo]]<br>
 
[[Big Shot Casino]]/[[Kenji's Casino]]
 
[[Big Shot Casino]]/[[Kenji's Casino]]
|locations = [[Torrington]]<br>[[Fort Staunton]]
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|locations = [[Torrington]]<br>[[Fort Staunton]]<br> Most of [[Staunton Island]] (formerly) <br> [[Pike Creek]] (formerly)<br> [[Wichita Gardens]] (formerly)<br>[[Hepburn Heights]]<small> (GTA A)</small>
|businesses = Gambling<br>Human Slavery|game4 = LCS}}
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|businesses = Gambling<br>Counterfeiting<br>Human Slavery
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|name = {{Flagicon|Japan|Flag of Japan}}<br/>Yakuza}}
   
The '''Yakuza''' is a [[Japan]]ese criminal organization that appears in [[Grand Theft Auto 1]], [[Grand Theft Auto 2]], [[Grand Theft Auto III]], [[Grand Theft Auto Advance]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]. They are a reference to the [[:wp:Yamaguchi-gumi|Yamaguchi-Gumi Yakuza family]] and the only gang who appeared many times.
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The '''Yakuza''' is a [[Japan]]ese criminal organization that appears in [[Grand Theft Auto 1]], [[Grand Theft Auto 2]], [[Grand Theft Auto III]], [[Grand Theft Auto Advance]] and [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]. They are a reference to the [[:wp:Yamaguchi-gumi|Yamaguchi-Gumi Yakuza family]] and the only gang who appeared the most times. They appear as a neutral gang in III, while in LCS they appear as the main group of minor antagonists alongside the [[Diablos]].
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{{Infobox gang
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|image = Limousine-GTA1-SanAndreas2.png|caption = The gang's [[Limousine]]
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|game = GTA1
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|leaders = Unknown
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|type = Japanese gang
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|enemies = [[El Burro (GTA 1)|El Burro]]<br>[[Protagonists in GTA 1|Protagonist]]
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|affiliations = Unknown
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|members = Unknown
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|cars = [[Limousine]]
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|weapons = [[Machine Gun]] <br> [[Pistol]]
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|colors = Unknown, most likely blue
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|fronts =
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|locations = [[San Andreas in GTA 1|San Andreas]]
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|businesses = }}
   
==GTA 1==
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==2D Universe==
 
===GTA===
 
The Yakuza appears in the second [[City of San Andreas|San Andreas]] chapter, in Tequila Slammer. They have stolen shipments from [[El Burro (GTA 1)|El Burro]]. Then you are told to destroy some of their [[Limousine|limousines]] and finally steal one from them.
 
The Yakuza appears in the second [[City of San Andreas|San Andreas]] chapter, in Tequila Slammer. They have stolen shipments from [[El Burro (GTA 1)|El Burro]]. Then you are told to destroy some of their [[Limousine|limousines]] and finally steal one from them.
   
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{{Infobox gang
==GTA 2==
 
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|image = Yakuza_(GTA2)_(logo).gif||game = GTA2
 
|leaders = [[Johnny Zoo]] (deceased)
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|type = Japanese Mafia
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|enemies = [[The Zaibatsu Corporation]]<br>[[Loonies]]
 
|affiliations = [[Claude Speed]] (formerly)
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|members =[[Johnny Zoo]] † ([[The Final Job! (Downtown District)|deceased]])<br>[[Teriyaki-chan]] (Possibly)<br>[[Yonsi Zoo San]]<br>[[Danny Zoo]] † (deceased)
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|cars = [[Miara]]
 
|weapons = [[Machine Gun]]<br>[[Pistol]]
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|colors = Blue
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|fronts = Unnamed labolatory
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|locations = [[Funabashi]]<br>[[Ukita]]<br>[[Shiroto]]
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|businesses = Gambling<br>Drug Dealing
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|size = 80px}}
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===GTA 2===
 
In GTA 2 the Yakuza, led by [[Johnny Zoo]], are based in [[Anywhere City]] and control the [[Funabashi]], [[Shiroto]] and [[Ukita]] areas of the [[Downtown District]]. The Yakuza are involved in a violent war against [[The Zaibatsu Corporation]] and the [[Loonies]]. Zoo employs [[Claude Speed]] to [[Get ZitZaki!|move]] [[Doctor ZitZaki]], who is being targeted by The Zaibatsu Corporation. He then has Claude to work as a [[Bank Robbery!|getaway driver]] for [[Hiroshi]], who commits a bank robbery, and then [[Happy Gas Smash!|attacks]] the Loonies. The Loonies then [[Get Gama Rei!|attack]] [[Gama Rei]], with Claude rescuing him with an [[Ambulance]]. Zoo then turns his attentions to The Zaibatsu Corporation, [[Follow That Traitor!|who have a Yakuza snitch]], who is followed by Claude to his base, allowing Claude to collect torturer [[Refried Noodle]] and bring him to the snitch. Zoo then has Claude [[SWAT Van Swipe!|steal]] a [[SWAT Van]] and then [[Stop the Tank!|destroy]] a [[Rhino|Tank]]. Claude then begins to work for The Zaibatsu Corporation and the Loonies, working against them, and at one point has to [[Big Bank Job!|escape from pursuing]] Yakuza members. Zoo, angry at Claude, begins to chase Claude in an attempt to kill him (at the same time as Zaibatsu leader [[Trey Welsh]] and Loonies leader [[Elmo]]), although all of them got killed by Claude.
 
In GTA 2 the Yakuza, led by [[Johnny Zoo]], are based in [[Anywhere City]] and control the [[Funabashi]], [[Shiroto]] and [[Ukita]] areas of the [[Downtown District]]. The Yakuza are involved in a violent war against [[The Zaibatsu Corporation]] and the [[Loonies]]. Zoo employs [[Claude Speed]] to [[Get ZitZaki!|move]] [[Doctor ZitZaki]], who is being targeted by The Zaibatsu Corporation. He then has Claude to work as a [[Bank Robbery!|getaway driver]] for [[Hiroshi]], who commits a bank robbery, and then [[Happy Gas Smash!|attacks]] the Loonies. The Loonies then [[Get Gama Rei!|attack]] [[Gama Rei]], with Claude rescuing him with an [[Ambulance]]. Zoo then turns his attentions to The Zaibatsu Corporation, [[Follow That Traitor!|who have a Yakuza snitch]], who is followed by Claude to his base, allowing Claude to collect torturer [[Refried Noodle]] and bring him to the snitch. Zoo then has Claude [[SWAT Van Swipe!|steal]] a [[SWAT Van]] and then [[Stop the Tank!|destroy]] a [[Rhino|Tank]]. Claude then begins to work for The Zaibatsu Corporation and the Loonies, working against them, and at one point has to [[Big Bank Job!|escape from pursuing]] Yakuza members. Zoo, angry at Claude, begins to chase Claude in an attempt to kill him (at the same time as Zaibatsu leader [[Trey Welsh]] and Loonies leader [[Elmo]]), although all of them got killed by Claude.
   
 
Other members include [[Hana Funabashi]] (Johnny Zoo's girlfriend), [[Danny Zoo]] (who may be related to Johnny), [[Yonsi Zoo San]] (an elderly man barely kept alive on Zaibatsu drugs) and business man [[Tetsuo]] (who owns the [[Hochi-ban Bar]]).
 
Other members include [[Hana Funabashi]] (Johnny Zoo's girlfriend), [[Danny Zoo]] (who may be related to Johnny), [[Yonsi Zoo San]] (an elderly man barely kept alive on Zaibatsu drugs) and business man [[Tetsuo]] (who owns the [[Hochi-ban Bar]]).
   
==GTA III Era==
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==3D Universe==
 
===GTA Liberty City Stories===
 
===GTA Liberty City Stories===
 
The Yakuza's influence in the [[United States]] dates back at an unknown time, when co-leader of the Yakuza [[Asuka Kasen]] takes over. By [[1998]] the Yakuza are beginning to move into [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]]. They are the strongest gang, but to prove it, they have begun to stock up on weapons, including a tank, which [[Toni Cipriani]] [[Shogun Showdown|destroys]] on orders from [[Salvatore Leone]]. Due to his actions, Toni gains the interest of [[Toshiko Kasen]], wife of the Yakuza leader [[Kazuki Kasen|Kazuki]], who starts to hire Toni to destroy her husband's organization to be weakened before killing him. First, she has Toni [[More Deadly Than the Male|steal the weapons]] and deliver them to businessman [[Phil Cassidy]]. Then, she has Toni reluctantly [[Cash Clash|destroy money]] from the [[Big Shot Casino]] whilst it is being transported. Toshiko then decides to reveal her links to Toni, by [[A Date with Death|going to an opera]], where they are attacked by the [[Forelli Family]] members. They survive and a Yakuza gang member spots them entering Toshiko's apartment, leading to Toshiko giving Toni the orders to kill her husband. Toni kills him, on the roof of his casino, and returns to Toshiko's apartment, where she commits suicide, leaving the Yakuza without a leader. Despite having no leader, they maintain their control of [[Torrington]], south [[Belleville Park]], [[Pike Creek]] and west [[Wichita Gardens]].
 
The Yakuza's influence in the [[United States]] dates back at an unknown time, when co-leader of the Yakuza [[Asuka Kasen]] takes over. By [[1998]] the Yakuza are beginning to move into [[Liberty City in GTA III Era|Liberty City]]. They are the strongest gang, but to prove it, they have begun to stock up on weapons, including a tank, which [[Toni Cipriani]] [[Shogun Showdown|destroys]] on orders from [[Salvatore Leone]]. Due to his actions, Toni gains the interest of [[Toshiko Kasen]], wife of the Yakuza leader [[Kazuki Kasen|Kazuki]], who starts to hire Toni to destroy her husband's organization to be weakened before killing him. First, she has Toni [[More Deadly Than the Male|steal the weapons]] and deliver them to businessman [[Phil Cassidy]]. Then, she has Toni reluctantly [[Cash Clash|destroy money]] from the [[Big Shot Casino]] whilst it is being transported. Toshiko then decides to reveal her links to Toni, by [[A Date with Death|going to an opera]], where they are attacked by the [[Forelli Family]] members. They survive and a Yakuza gang member spots them entering Toshiko's apartment, leading to Toshiko giving Toni the orders to kill her husband. Toni kills him, on the roof of his casino, and returns to Toshiko's apartment, where she commits suicide, leaving the Yakuza without a leader. Despite having no leader, they maintain their control of [[Torrington]], south [[Belleville Park]], [[Pike Creek]] and west [[Wichita Gardens]].
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Claude then begins to work for [[Donald Love]], who has Claude [[Waka-Gashira Wipeout|to kill Kenji]] disguised as a Cartel member to start a gang war, which would drive down house prices. Claude succeeds in starting a war, leading to the Yakuza [[Grand Theft Aero|taking control of a construction site]] in [[Fort Staunton]]. While attacking the site, Asuka manages to capture [[Miguel]], a high-ranking member of the Cartel, whom she tortures mercilessly. Miguel begins to tell off the Cartel plans, allowing Claude to [[Bait|kill squads hunting him down]], [[Espresso-2-Go!|stop the sale of SPANK by the Yardies]] and [[S.A.M.|steal some SPANK]] being delivered to [[Francis International Airport, Shoreside Vale|Francis International Airport]]. Claude then discovers that [[Catalina]], the Cartel leader, has killed [[Ransom (III)|Asuka and Miguel, and kidnapped Maria]], leading to Claude killing Catalina and rescuing Maria.
 
Claude then begins to work for [[Donald Love]], who has Claude [[Waka-Gashira Wipeout|to kill Kenji]] disguised as a Cartel member to start a gang war, which would drive down house prices. Claude succeeds in starting a war, leading to the Yakuza [[Grand Theft Aero|taking control of a construction site]] in [[Fort Staunton]]. While attacking the site, Asuka manages to capture [[Miguel]], a high-ranking member of the Cartel, whom she tortures mercilessly. Miguel begins to tell off the Cartel plans, allowing Claude to [[Bait|kill squads hunting him down]], [[Espresso-2-Go!|stop the sale of SPANK by the Yardies]] and [[S.A.M.|steal some SPANK]] being delivered to [[Francis International Airport, Shoreside Vale|Francis International Airport]]. Claude then discovers that [[Catalina]], the Cartel leader, has killed [[Ransom (III)|Asuka and Miguel, and kidnapped Maria]], leading to Claude killing Catalina and rescuing Maria.
   
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==HD Universe==
==Appearances in Missions==
 
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===GTA IV===
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Although the Yakuza are not mentioned or seen in GTA IV, it is possible that [[Shon Kikuchi]] and [[Noel Katsuda]] are part of the Yakuza, seeing that they are both Japanese and are convicted of gang-related violence. However, the two people could be just independent criminals not affiliated with any organized crime group.
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==Missions Appearances==
 
'''GTA III'''
 
'''GTA III'''
 
* [[Kanbu Bust-out]]
 
* [[Kanbu Bust-out]]
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* [[Shima]]
 
* [[Shima]]
 
* [[Smack Down]]
 
* [[Smack Down]]
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* [[Waka-Gashira Wipeout|Waka-Gashira Wipeout!]]
 
* [[Grand Theft Aero]]
 
* [[Grand Theft Aero]]
 
* [[Bait]]
 
* [[Bait]]
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*Their favorite radio stations are [[Lips 106]] (GTA III) and [[MSX FM|MSX 98]] (GTA LCS).
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*Their favorite radio stations are [[Lips 106]] and [[MSX FM|MSX 98]] (3D Universe) and [[Funami FM]] (GTA 2)
 
*Both the Yakuza and Colombian Cartel wear colorful clothes and jewelry.
 
*Both the Yakuza and Colombian Cartel wear colorful clothes and jewelry.
 
*Their symbol includes the Biohazard symbol on it.
 
*Their symbol includes the Biohazard symbol on it.
 
*The Yakuza may have discovered Donald Love's plan for Kenji and [[Love's Disappearance|killed him in retaliation]].
 
*The Yakuza may have discovered Donald Love's plan for Kenji and [[Love's Disappearance|killed him in retaliation]].
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*The Yakuza from GTA2 and from the [[3D Universe]] differ a lot. If the games are canon to each other, one can assume that the Anywhere City Yakuza is a different subset of the Yakuza, much like the Yakuza in real life has many subsets.
*The Yakuza are enemies with the [[Portland Triads|Triads]] as the Yakuza attacks them, to prove this, get an armed Triad to chase you all the way to [[Staunton Island|Staunton]] outside [[Kenji's Casino]]. The Yakuzas will now kill the Triad. This happens with any gang, including the fact that the [[Colombian Cartel|Colombians&nbsp;can]] drive into [[Uptown Yardies|Yardies]] turf, and the Yardies will attack the Colombian despite being allies with each others.
 
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
   
 
<gallery spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center" captionsize="small" bordercolor="#8e8e8e">
 
<gallery spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center" captionsize="small" bordercolor="#8e8e8e">
Yakuza-GTA3-members.jpg|Yakuza members in GTA III.
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Yakuza-GTA3-members.jpg|Yakuza members in [[GTA III]].
YakuzaStinger-GTA3-front.jpg|The [[Yakuza Stinger]], the Yakuza's gang car in GTA III.
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YakuzaStinger-GTA3-front.jpg|The [[Yakuza Stinger]], the Yakuza gang car in GTA III.
Yakuza-car-GTAA.png|The "Yakuza" gang car in GTA Advance.
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Yakuza-car-GTAA.png|The "Yakuza" gang car in [[GTA Advance]].
 
YakuzaStinger-GTALCS-front.jpg|The gang's [[Yakuza Stinger]] in GTA Liberty City Stories.
 
YakuzaStinger-GTALCS-front.jpg|The gang's [[Yakuza Stinger]] in GTA Liberty City Stories.
Yakuza logo.gif|The Yakuza Logo
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Yakuza-GTAIII-Logo.png|The Yakuza Logo in GTA III
Yakuza Member LCS.JPG|Yakuza members in GTA Liberty City.
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Yakuza Member LCS.JPG|Yakuza members in [[GTA Liberty City Stories]].
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Drive-by_shooting_(GTA3).jpg|[[Claude]] killing a group of Yakuza in GTA III
</gallery>
 
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yakuza gta2.jpg|Yakuza in [[GTA 2]]
 
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Beta Yakuza - GTA 3.PNG|The GTA III Beta version of the gang's logo, seen on the entrance to [[Asuka Kasen]]'s condo.
 
<gallery captionalign="center" spacing="small" position="center" bordercolor="#8e8e8e" captionsize="small" captionposition="below">
 
 
KazukiKasen-GTALCS.jpg|[[Kazuki Kasen]], leader of the Yakuza, circa [[1998]].
 
KazukiKasen-GTALCS.jpg|[[Kazuki Kasen]], leader of the Yakuza, circa [[1998]].
 
KenjiKasen-GTAIII.jpg|[[Kenji Kasen]], co-leader of the Yakuza, circa [[2001]].
 
KenjiKasen-GTAIII.jpg|[[Kenji Kasen]], co-leader of the Yakuza, circa [[2001]].
 
AsukaKasen-GTAIII.jpg|[[Asuka Kasen]], co-leader of the Yakuza, circa [[2001]].
 
AsukaKasen-GTAIII.jpg|[[Asuka Kasen]], co-leader of the Yakuza, circa [[2001]].
Yuka-GTAA.jpg|[[Yuka]]
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Yuka-GTAA.jpg|[[Yuka]]
 
ToshikoKasen-GTALCS.jpg|[[Toshiko Kasen]], wife of Kazuki.
 
ToshikoKasen-GTALCS.jpg|[[Toshiko Kasen]], wife of Kazuki.
 
Kanbu-GTAIII.jpg|[[Kanbu]], a high-ranking member of the Yakuza, circa [[2001]].
 
Kanbu-GTAIII.jpg|[[Kanbu]], a high-ranking member of the Yakuza, circa [[2001]].
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==External links==
 
==External links==
 
*[http://www.rockstargames.com/libertytree/jun2001/story3.html News Article] [[Yakuza Operating With Impunity]] article from the [[Liberty Tree]] website.
 
*[http://www.rockstargames.com/libertytree/jun2001/story3.html News Article] [[Yakuza Operating With Impunity]] article from the [[Liberty Tree]] website.
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{{Yakuza}}
 
{{GTA III Era Gangs}}
 
{{GTA III Era Gangs}}
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[[Category:Gangs]]
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[[Category:Gangs in GTA 1]]
 
[[Category:Gangs in GTA 2]]
 
[[Category:Gangs in GTA 2]]
 
[[Category:Gangs in GTA III]]
 
[[Category:Gangs in GTA III]]
 
[[Category:Gangs in GTA Advance]]
 
[[Category:Gangs in GTA Advance]]
 
[[Category:Gangs in GTA Liberty City Stories]]
 
[[Category:Gangs in GTA Liberty City Stories]]
[[Category:Asian gangs]]
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[[Category:Eastern Asian gangs]]

Revision as of 17:28, 9 September 2014

This article refers to the Yakuza as a gang. For the Yakuza gang car in GTA III, see Yakuza Stinger.


The Yakuza is a Japanese criminal organization that appears in Grand Theft Auto 1, Grand Theft Auto 2, Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto Advance and Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories. They are a reference to the Yamaguchi-Gumi Yakuza family and the only gang who appeared the most times. They appear as a neutral gang in III, while in LCS they appear as the main group of minor antagonists alongside the Diablos.


2D Universe

GTA

The Yakuza appears in the second San Andreas chapter, in Tequila Slammer. They have stolen shipments from El Burro. Then you are told to destroy some of their limousines and finally steal one from them.


GTA 2

In GTA 2 the Yakuza, led by Johnny Zoo, are based in Anywhere City and control the Funabashi, Shiroto and Ukita areas of the Downtown District. The Yakuza are involved in a violent war against The Zaibatsu Corporation and the Loonies. Zoo employs Claude Speed to move Doctor ZitZaki, who is being targeted by The Zaibatsu Corporation. He then has Claude to work as a getaway driver for Hiroshi, who commits a bank robbery, and then attacks the Loonies. The Loonies then attack Gama Rei, with Claude rescuing him with an Ambulance. Zoo then turns his attentions to The Zaibatsu Corporation, who have a Yakuza snitch, who is followed by Claude to his base, allowing Claude to collect torturer Refried Noodle and bring him to the snitch. Zoo then has Claude steal a SWAT Van and then destroy a Tank. Claude then begins to work for The Zaibatsu Corporation and the Loonies, working against them, and at one point has to escape from pursuing Yakuza members. Zoo, angry at Claude, begins to chase Claude in an attempt to kill him (at the same time as Zaibatsu leader Trey Welsh and Loonies leader Elmo), although all of them got killed by Claude.

Other members include Hana Funabashi (Johnny Zoo's girlfriend), Danny Zoo (who may be related to Johnny), Yonsi Zoo San (an elderly man barely kept alive on Zaibatsu drugs) and business man Tetsuo (who owns the Hochi-ban Bar).

3D Universe

GTA Liberty City Stories

The Yakuza's influence in the United States dates back at an unknown time, when co-leader of the Yakuza Asuka Kasen takes over. By 1998 the Yakuza are beginning to move into Liberty City. They are the strongest gang, but to prove it, they have begun to stock up on weapons, including a tank, which Toni Cipriani destroys on orders from Salvatore Leone. Due to his actions, Toni gains the interest of Toshiko Kasen, wife of the Yakuza leader Kazuki, who starts to hire Toni to destroy her husband's organization to be weakened before killing him. First, she has Toni steal the weapons and deliver them to businessman Phil Cassidy. Then, she has Toni reluctantly destroy money from the Big Shot Casino whilst it is being transported. Toshiko then decides to reveal her links to Toni, by going to an opera, where they are attacked by the Forelli Family members. They survive and a Yakuza gang member spots them entering Toshiko's apartment, leading to Toshiko giving Toni the orders to kill her husband. Toni kills him, on the roof of his casino, and returns to Toshiko's apartment, where she commits suicide, leaving the Yakuza without a leader. Despite having no leader, they maintain their control of Torrington, south Belleville Park, Pike Creek and west Wichita Gardens.

GTA Advance

By 2000, Asuka Kasen becomes the leader of the Yakuza, taking over from her brother Kazuki, although it is unknown whether her brother Kenji is co-leader. The Yakuza lose Belleville Park, Aspatria, Pike Creek and part of Wichita Gardens. The Big Shot Casino has also been lost, although they are paid protection money from the new owner. The Yakuza do manage, however, to gain Bedford Point, where Asuka bases herself. Yakuza member/associate Yuka, Asuka's niece, is kidnapped by Mike on orders from Colombian Cartel leader Cisco, although Mike later rescues her on orders from Asuka. Asuka then begins to employ Mike, later seemingly in love with him, and help him look for Vinnie's killer. Mike first collects some protection money from a casino owner, before helping the Liberty City Cocks by injuring a Vice City Mambas player, to help Asuka's gambling business. She then sends Mike to kill actor Biff Rock and bring back his shoes as proof of his death, although Mike spares him, but does take his shoes to Asuka as proof. Mike then discovers that the Uptown Yardies are delivering bad fish to Asuka's sushi restaurants and then kidnaps Mafia members to send to Asia as slaves. Mike decides to stop working for Asuka, agreeing to help her one more time by killing a rival pimp in Newport. Asuka later contacts Mike in regards to Yardies leader King Courtney, who they both dislike. Asuka tells Mike where he can locate Courtney, but is ambushed. Later, Asuka sends some of her men to assist Mike in the battle with Yardies, who then leave him to tackle them on his own. The Yakuza betrayal of Mike may have occurred due to Asuka discovering either Mike's kidnapping of Yuka or his failure to kill Biff Rock, with Asuka describing him as a 'means to an end'.

GTA III

In 2001, the Yakuza is lead by siblings Asuka and Kenji, although it is unknown whether Kenji became co-leader in 2001. Asuka first comes into Claude through an old friend named Maria Latore, wife of Leone Family Don Salvatore Leone. Asuka, has Claude prove his ties to the Leone Family are over by killing Salvatore when he leaves Luigi's Sex Club 7. Claude kills him and later kills a number of Leone hitmen and a reporter. She then introduces him to corrupt LCPD officer Ray Machowski and her brother Kenji. An undercover police officer, posing as a Yakuza member, is killed on Asuka's orders, from information provided by Machowski. Ray has Claude to kill his former partner Leon McAffrey, who threatens to reveal his links to the Yakuza. Claude fails to kill him, however, and is sent again to kill him, this time successfully, as well as his current partner who thinks is a rat. Claude also begins to work for Kenji, who first has Claude bust Kanbu out of jail. Then he has Claude collect cars to repay a debt, kill some Yardies attempting to form an alliance with the Cartel and collect some protection money. However, Kenji becomes irate when the Yardies and Cartel form an alliance and has Claude destroy some street vendings and kill the vendors.

Claude then begins to work for Donald Love, who has Claude to kill Kenji disguised as a Cartel member to start a gang war, which would drive down house prices. Claude succeeds in starting a war, leading to the Yakuza taking control of a construction site in Fort Staunton. While attacking the site, Asuka manages to capture Miguel, a high-ranking member of the Cartel, whom she tortures mercilessly. Miguel begins to tell off the Cartel plans, allowing Claude to kill squads hunting him down, stop the sale of SPANK by the Yardies and steal some SPANK being delivered to Francis International Airport. Claude then discovers that Catalina, the Cartel leader, has killed Asuka and Miguel, and kidnapped Maria, leading to Claude killing Catalina and rescuing Maria.

HD Universe

GTA IV

Although the Yakuza are not mentioned or seen in GTA IV, it is possible that Shon Kikuchi and Noel Katsuda are part of the Yakuza, seeing that they are both Japanese and are convicted of gang-related violence. However, the two people could be just independent criminals not affiliated with any organized crime group.


Missions Appearances

GTA III

GTA Advance

GTA Liberty City Stories

Trivia

  • Their favorite radio stations are Lips 106 and MSX 98 (3D Universe) and Funami FM (GTA 2)
  • Both the Yakuza and Colombian Cartel wear colorful clothes and jewelry.
  • Their symbol includes the Biohazard symbol on it.
  • The Yakuza may have discovered Donald Love's plan for Kenji and killed him in retaliation.
  • The Yakuza from GTA2 and from the 3D Universe differ a lot. If the games are canon to each other, one can assume that the Anywhere City Yakuza is a different subset of the Yakuza, much like the Yakuza in real life has many subsets.

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External links

[ ve ]Yakuza
Gangsters
2D UniverseJohnny Zoo (Leader, deceased) | Danny Zoo | Gama Rei | Hiroshi | Refried Noodle | Tetsuo | Yonsi Zoo San
3D UniverseKenji Kasen (Leader, deceased) | Asuka Kasen (Co-leader) | Kazuki Kasen (Co-leader, deceased) | Kanbu | Yamazaki
Associates
2D UniverseClaude Speed (former) | Hana Funabashi | Mike | Doctor ZitZaki
3D UniverseClaude | Maria Latore | Ray Machowski | Toshiko Kasen (deceased) | Yuka
Enemies
2D UniversePeople: GTA Protagonists | El Burro | Claude Speed | Elmo | Trey Welsh
Gangs: Loonies | The Zaibatsu Corporation
3D UniversePeople: Catalina | Miguel | Toni Cipriani
Gangs: Colombian Cartel | Diablos | Forelli Crime Family | Leone Crime Family | Uptown Yardies
Fronts
2D UniverseHochi-ban Bar
3D UniverseThe Big Shot Casino | Import/Export business | Kenji's Casino | Sushi restaurants
Turf
2D UniverseSan Andreas: Sunview
Anywhere City: Funabashi | Shiroto | Ukita
3D UniverseLiberty City: Aspatria (former) | Belleville Park (former) | Liberty Campus | Pike Creek (former) | Torrington | Wichita Gardens (former)
Vehicles
2D UniverseLimousine | Miara
3D UniverseYakuza Stinger

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