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Recruit All Crew Members in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza Hawaii Guide

Author : Nathan Update : Mar 28,2025

In Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, assembling the ultimate crew is key to dominating the game, whether it's for Pirate Coliseum battles, engaging in side stories, or advancing through the main storyline. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to recruit every crew member in this vibrant pirate-themed adventure.

All Honolulu Recruits in Pirate Yakuza & How To Get Them

Honolulu is your first major open area in Pirate Yakuza, boasting the largest pool of recruits in the game. While many are straightforward to recruit, some will challenge you to explore and engage more deeply with the game's mechanics.

**Crew Member****How to Recruit****Location/District**
Kazami EvolutionCollect 10 CDsAloha Beach
Nickelle KidnmanReach Pirate Rank 2Aloha Beach
Osaka-chanReach Pirate Rank 5Aloha Beach
YurinaScore 100 points in the 01 darts rulesetAloha Beach
Carnal SistersReach Pirate Rank 3Aloha Beach
Sister Yoh and YukaReach Pirate Rank 3Aloha Beach
Squid Hunter KennosukeBring wild-caught fried shrimpAloha Beach
KeiMake 30 friends on Aloha LinksLittle Tokyo
BartenderMake 100 friends on Aloha LinksLittle Tokyo
Hamago IshikawaTalk while wearing Kabuki makeupLittle Tokyo
Hattori the NinjaReach Pirate Rank 3Little Tokyo
Lumberjack HayashidaGive a Staminan SparkLittle Tokyo
ObispoEat at Tropical 5 timesLittle Tokyo
JuleCraft 3 cannons at GearworksLittle Tokyo
Sharpshooter TakumiComplete the One Shot ChallengeDistrict Five
Swordsman KengoroReach Pirate Rank 4District Five
Thomas the EngineerCollect 10 bountiesDistrict Five
Alo-HappyComplete one Photo RallyWest Waikiki
ElizabethComplete two Photo RalliesWest Waikiki
Arque Dangerous IIIReach Pirate Rank 4West Waikiki
KamiyamaCollect 3 Ethereal Egestas and deliver to themWest Waikiki
HibikiMake 10 friends on Aloha LinksWest Waikiki
Homeless YamanakaGive a Goro Goro Awakening BeerAnaconda Harbor Park
Legendary Farmer MorishitaGive a roughly chopped stir-fried veggie bentoAnaconda Harbor Park
Ranko SarutobiPay off $2000 billAnaconda Shopping Center
HammerheadChallenge and win a fight against themAnaconda Shopping Center
Bug Professor LouisDeliver a Golden DragonflySunset Park
CharlieObtain Platinum Rank in Crazy DeliverySunset Park
IkariComplete 10 Vocational School ExamsUnabara Vocational School
Surfer JayDeliver them a Kraken-chan plushRed Light District
Businessman TaroChallenge and win a fight against themChinatown

All Madlantis Recruits in Pirate Yakuza & How To Get Them

Madlantis, the second unlockable area, is home to a tougher crowd. Here, you'll often need to either win a fight or pay a hefty sum to recruit members.

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**Crew Member****How to Recruit****Location/District**
SteveWin the Pirate Coliseum against the Grey PiratesColiseum Grounds
MonicaWin the Pirate Coliseum against the Tagger PiratesColiseum Grounds
RafaelChallenge and win a fight against themColiseum Grounds
Robson Caetano da SilvaComplete Beginner level in Mania in the ColiseumBar District
ArmanPay $1000Bar District
ElenaPay $500 and deliver a Flower BouquetBar District
TheoPay $2000The Docks
NatashaReach Pirate Rank 2The Docks
PeterChallenge and win a fight against themThe Queen’s Castle
LucasChallenge and win a fight against themGaming Hall

All Goro Kingdom Animal Recruits & How To Get Them

The Animals you can recruit as crew members in Pirate YakuzaIn Pirate Yakuza, the Goro Kingdom is your sanctuary for the animals you recruit throughout the game. These creatures can either join your support squad or be housed in the kingdom.

**Crew Member****How to Recruit****Location/District**
AllureInteract with while dressed in Goromi outfitWest Waikiki
CocoTalk to woman near Harbor St. BridgeWest Waikiki
TurtleTalk to men at River Street and Kaku AvenueWest Waikiki
The GourmandObtain wild-caught sashimiAnaconda
BarkleyFeed Barkley dog foodAnaconda
Alarm CluckTalk to a man in the apartment area in Little JapanLittle Japan
ZoomiesTalk to the man cornering the dog near the parking garageShipper’s Wharf
SanzenPay $300Sunset Park
OnigiriEncounter the animal in the area, and it will begin the substoryDistrict Five

All Exchange Points Crew Members & How To Get Them

Some crew members in Pirate Yakuza can be recruited by exchanging points earned through various in-game activities. These recruits often require a significant investment of time and effort.

**Crew Member****Cost to Recruit****Location/District**
Papillion Boy3300 PointsDowntown Snap Points Exchange
Patriarch Gondawara11000 PointsDowntown Snap Points Exchange
Crystal Papillion22000 PointsDowntown Snap Points Exchange
Etsuko10 PointsLittle Japan Fortune Exchange
Chitose Buster Holmes15 PointsLittle Japan Fortune Exchange
Famiya Sugiura15 PointsLittle Japan Fortune Exchange
Kamulop20 PointsLittle Japan Fortune Exchange
Matayoshi500 TagsLittle Japan Gambling Hall
Chicken Man1000 TagsLittle Japan Gambling Hall
Subaru500 PointsLittle Japan Open Road Shogi
Toru Higashi15000 PointsDowntown Crazy Delivery
Gary Buster Holmes60000 PointsBang Bang Prize Exchange
Masaharu Kaito90000 PointsBang Bang Prize Exchange
Yappi-kun1500 ChipsBar District Casino Prize Exchange
Sheep Man500 PointsDistrict Five pool

All Substory Recruits & How To Get Them

Completing substories in Pirate Yakuza can unlock additional crew members. These stories add depth to the game and are essential for those aiming to recruit 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 now have the tools to recruit all crew members in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. Assemble your dream team and conquer the high seas!

Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC