How To Recruit All Crew Members in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Mar 18,25
Building the ultimate crew is key in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. Whether you're conquering the Pirate Coliseum, tackling side stories, or progressing through the main narrative, recruiting the right crew members is essential for success. This guide details how to recruit every member of your pirate crew.
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Honolulu, the first major area unlocked in the main story, boasts the largest pool of potential recruits. While most are readily available, some require extra effort and exploration.
| **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 to them while wearing Kabuki makeup | Little Tokyo |
| Hattori the Ninja | Reach Pirate Rank 3 | Little Tokyo |
| Lumberjack Hayashida | Give them 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 them. | West Waikiki |
| Hibiki | Make 10 friends on Aloha Links | West Waikiki |
| Homeless Yamanaka | Give them a Goro Goro Awakening Beer | Anaconda Harbor Park |
| Legendary Farmer Morishita | Give them a roughly chopped stir-fried veggie bento | Anaconda Harbor Park |
| Ranko Sarutobi | Pay off their $2000 bill | Anaconda Shopping Center |
| Hammerhead | Challenge and defeat them in a fight | Anaconda Shopping Center |
| Bug Professor Louis | Deliver a Golden Dragonfly | Sunset Park |
| Charlie | Obtain 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 |
| Businessman Taro | Challenge and defeat them in a fight | Chinatown |
All Madlantis Recruits in Pirate Yakuza & How To Get Them
Madlantis, the second area unlocked in the main story, presents a different challenge. Many recruits here require either combat victories or financial settlements, reflecting the area's rougher reputation.
| **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 defeat them in a fight. | 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 defeat them in a fight. | The Queen’s Castle |
| Lucas | Challenge and defeat them in a fight. | Gaming Hall |
All Goro Kingdom Animal Recruits & How To Get Them
The Goro Kingdom serves as a haven for animal crew members. These unique recruits are gathered throughout your adventure and housed here when not actively part of your support squad.
| **Crew Member** | **How to Recruit** | **Location/District** |
| Allure | Interact with them while wearing a Goromi outfit | West Waikiki |
| Coco | Talk to the woman near Harbor St. Bridge | West Waikiki |
| Turtle | Talk to the 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 the man in the apartment area in Little Japan | Little Japan |
| Zoomies | Talk to the man near the parking garage | Shipper’s Wharf |
| Sanzen | Pay $300 | Sunset Park |
| Onigiri | Encounter and interact with the animal to trigger a substory | District Five |
All Exchange Points Crew Members & How To Get Them
Several crew members are acquired by exchanging points earned through various mini-games and side quests. These recruits require significant investment of time and effort.
| **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
Completing various substories unlocks additional crew members. These often require more time and dedication but are rewarding for completionists.
| **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 |
This comprehensive guide covers all crew recruitment methods in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
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