Recruiting the ultimate crew is key to mastering Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. Success in the Pirate Coliseum, side stories, and even the main storyline hinges on your crew's strength. This guide details how to recruit every crew member.
Honolulu Recruits
Honolulu, the first major area, boasts the largest recruit pool. While many are easily acquired, others demand more effort.
| Crew Member | Recruitment Method | 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 | Speak to them while wearing Kabuki makeup | Little Tokyo |
| Hattori the Ninja | Reach Pirate Rank 3 | Little Tokyo |
| Lumberjack Hayashida | Give a Staminan Spark | Little Tokyo |
| Obispo | Dine 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 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 a $2000 bill | Anaconda Shopping Center |
| Hammerhead | Defeat them in a fight | Anaconda Shopping Center |
| Bug Professor Louis | Deliver a Golden Dragonfly | Sunset Park |
| Charlie | Achieve Platinum Rank in Crazy Delivery | Sunset Park |
| Ikari | Complete 10 Vocational School Exams | Unabara Vocational School |
| Surfer Jay | Deliver a Kraken-chan plush | Red Light District |
| Businessman Taro | Defeat them in a fight | Chinatown |
Madlantis Recruits
Madlantis, unlocked later in the main story, features recruits often requiring combat or bribery.
| Crew Member | Recruitment Method | 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 | Defeat them in a fight | Coliseum Grounds |
| Robson Caetano da Silva | Complete the Beginner level in Coliseum Mania | 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 | Defeat them in a fight | The Queen’s Castle |
| Lucas | Defeat them in a fight | Gaming Hall |
Goro Kingdom Animal Recruits
The Goro Kingdom houses animal crew members found throughout the game.
| Crew Member | Recruitment Method | Location/District |
| Allure | Interact 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 | Trigger the substory encounter | District Five |
Exchange Point Crew Members
These recruits require exchanging points earned in various minigames and side quests.
| Crew Member | Recruitment Cost | 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 |
Substory Recruits
Completing certain substories unlocks additional crew members.
| Crew Member | Required Substory |
| Idol Otaku: Gu San | ‘If I Weren’t an Idol’ |
| Idol Otaku: Broto-Op | ‘If I Weren’t an Idol’ |
| Idol Otaku: Mr. Six | ‘If I Weren’t an Idol’ |
| Oka | ‘The Symbol of the City, the Street Surfer’ |
| Robo Michio Mach | ‘The Path to Speed’ |
| Kuroki | ‘The Sicko Snap Saga’ |
| Ran | ‘The Fastest in Hawaii’ |
| Russell | ‘Goro’s Heart’ |
| Jeff | ‘Smile Again’ |
| Hauser | ‘The Magic of Food’ |
| Edmundo-kun | ‘The Miracle Aquarium Gaiden’ |
| Stephanie Chan | ‘The Miracle Aquarium Gaiden’ |
| Mameoka | ‘Coffee and Comedy’ |
| Sorata | ‘Coffee and Comedy’ |
| Human Bronze Statue: Bronson | ‘Man Of Bronze’ |
| Claire | ‘I want to be your Nadeshiko’ |
| Seiko | ‘The One’ |
| Ena | ‘The One’ |
| Kaho | ‘The One’ |
| Misoshi | ‘The One’ |
| Machko-san | ‘The One’ |
| Ai | ‘The One’ |
| White | ‘Corporate Compliance’ |
| Bryan | ‘Corporate Compliance’ |
| Shen | ‘When You Wish Upon Some Balls’ |
| Dread Pirate Hook | ‘The Captain’s Return’ |
This comprehensive guide ensures you assemble the most formidable crew in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
