In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, building the ultimate crew is crucial for success in Pirate Coliseum battles, side stories, and the main storyline. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to recruit every crew member across different areas of the game.
Honolulu is the first expansive area you unlock in *Pirate Yakuza*, offering the most recruitment opportunities. While most crew members here are straightforward to recruit, some will require more 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 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 | 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 win a fight against them | Chinatown |
Madlantis, the second area you unlock, is home to recruits who often require you to engage in combat or pay them off. Given the notorious reputation of Madlantis, it's no surprise that recruiting here involves more unconventional methods.
| 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 |
The Goro Kingdom, established early in the game, serves as a sanctuary for the animals you recruit. These animals can either join your support squad or reside in the kingdom.
| 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 |
Some crew members can be recruited by exchanging points earned through various in-game activities. These recruits often require significant time and effort to join the Goro Pirates.
| 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 Casino Prize Exchange |
| Sheep Man | 500 Points | District Five pool |
Completing substories in *Pirate Yakuza* can lead to new crew members joining the Goro Pirates. These substories vary in length and complexity, but they 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 |
And that is how you recruit all Crew Members 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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