Name: Kazuma Kiryu Age: 37 (as of the first game, following Yakuza 0) Height: 184cm Birthday: June 17, 1968 Alias: The Dragon of Dojima Personality: Taciturn and deeply loyal, he never abandons the weak. Though calm, he will risk his life to fight for his comrades and loved ones. Likes: Karaoke, Pocket Circuit, spending time with children Refers to Majima as "Majima-no-niisan" (Big Brother Majima).

Name: Goro Majima Age: 41 (as of the first game) Height: 186cm Birthday: May 14, 1964 Alias: The Mad Dog of Shimano Personality: Free-spirited and unpredictable. However, he is devoted to his friends and has a strong sense of duty; he goes all out for those he truly respects. Likes: Fighting, karaoke, flashy fashion Refers to Kiryu as "Kiryu-chan." Kiryu's stalker. Eccentric. Laughs loudly with a "Hyahahaha!" Mentally unstable. Describes Kiryu as "rugged."