List of Shenmue characters
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This is a list of characters from the Shenmue series by Sega.
[edit] Main Characters {Shenmue Series}
[edit] Ryo Hazuki
Ryo Hazuki is the protagonist of the Shenmue series; the player controls him throughout as they progress through the game.
[edit] Lan Di
Lan Di (born Longsun Zhao) is the principal antagonist in both Shenmue and its sequel Shenmue II. Lan Di kills Iwao Hazuki, Ryo's father, at the beginning of Shenmue. He blames Iwao for the death of Sun Ming Zhao (his father), and takes a precious stone mirror engraved with a dragon design. This mirror is called the Dragon Mirror, and is one of a pair - the other being the Phoenix Mirror. Ryo swears revenge and chases after him, but almost always finds himself one step behind Lan Di.
Lan Di is one of the four high ranking members of the Chinese criminal syndicate known as the Chiyoumen. He is master of a legendary Chinese martial art known as Tiger Swallow Style.
Lan Di was personally created by Yu Suzuki, and his appearance and fighting style resembles Virtua Fighter's Lau Chan.[citation needed] His voice actor in English is Paul Lucas.
[edit] Shenhua
Shenhua (Ling Shen Hua) is a mysterious girl who appears in the dreams of Ryo Hazuki in the first Shenmue. Shenhua grew up surrounded by nature. Her innocent looks hide her power and courage created by the wilderness of China. In Shenmue II, Ryo is able to meet her in person, and saves her life near the Bailu Village, Guilin. This meeting has been predestined since ancient times and will change Ryo's fate.
Shenhua is 16 and grew up in the wilderness of China, surrounded by nature. She was born on the 9th of September, is 5'1, and has a blood type of A.
In the US version of the first game, her name is written as Sha Hua (Ling Sha Hua). It is later amended to the corrected spelling of Shenhua/Ling Shen Hua in the Shenmue II.
[edit] Supportive characters {Shenmue I}
[edit] Iwao Hazuki
Iwao Hazuki is the father of Ryo Hazuki. In the very first scene, Ryo returns to his home to find a man named Lan Di attacking his father after revealing that Iwao had killed a man in China whose name was Zhao Sun Ming and acquired both the Dragon an Phoenix Mirrors. Lan Di kills Iwao and gains possession of the Dragon Mirror. This sets the stage for the rest of the game, as well as its sequel, Shenmue II, as Ryo sets out to avenge his father's death.
Not much is known about Iwao but by talking to people, and a few of Ryo's memories, we learn that Iwao constantly trained in the martial arts, eventually going to China to learn more. It appears that he spearheaded the creation of the Hazuki style of Martial Arts. We also get the impression that he was a calm and serious father; there appears to be nothing to suggest that he would murder a man. He is seen eating a meal with Ryo and learning to appreciate the hard work of others and health; Iwao training Ryo at the cherry tree and teaching him to be centered; telling Ryo to keep his friends close at the dojo; and Ryo finding a letter from Iwao, telling him to live by his convictions.
Iwao is voiced by Hiroshi Fujioka in the Japanese versions of the game.
[edit] Nozomi Harasaki
Nozomi Harasaki is a childhood friend of Ryo's and had romantic feelings for him. Later in Shenmue, she leaves Japan for Canada and gives Ryo an emotional goodbye.
[edit] Chai
Chai is the first game's main antagonist (Lan Di is the main antagonist of the series). He is a self proclaimed master of a martial art which is unheard of. His background is shrouded in mystery, but he is revealed to be in line with Terry during the course of the game and is attempting to work for Lan Di, by stealing the second mirror from Ryo and later on, by killing him, to stop Ryo following Lan Di to China. During the final battle between the two, Ryo succeeds and Chai falls into the water. Chai survives this encounter and manages to climb onboard the ferry which Ryo has boarded to go to China in pursuit of Lan Di. It is revealed in the Shenmue II comics from the Xbox version (revealed to be the Boat chapter; Chapter 2 of the saga), that he kidnaps a girl from the same boat to lure Ryo out to fight once more. Chai loses the battle once again and falls back in to the water. It is debatable whether Chai survived this encounter or not, since he is not seen again during the course of Shenmue II, but at the same time, managed to survive at the end of the first game by falling into the water and it was not checked by Ryo whether he had indeed climbed onboard again, which leads to speculation.
[edit] Supportive Characters {Shenmue II}
[edit] Wuying Ren
Wuying Ren (Ren Wu Ying) is the 19 year old leader of notorious street gang The Heavens. Ren's gang is based in Beverly Hills Wharf, Aberdeen. He is charismatic and both his words and actions lead the way. Ren doesn't trust anyone, and is obsessed with money. He is quick-witted and good at gambling, largely due to his prowess at cheating. Ni Xian Weng (Wong), another member of the Heavens, looks up to Ren as an older brother, though they are not related.
As Shenmue II progresses, Ren becomes acquainted with Ryo and joins him on his quest, though his motivation is more for his own greed than out of friendship.
[edit] Yuanda Zhu
Yuanda Zhu (Zhu Yuan Da) is the 66 year old owner of the Five Star Corp. trading corp, which went bankrupt some time ago. He also wrote a book on martial arts called The Wulinshu. Yuanda Zhu went into hiding from the Yellow Head and the Chi You Men (who probably presumed that he had the Phoenix Mirror). He went into hiding in the Ghost Hall Building, an old run-down building in Kowloon. He was the man who sent Iwao Hazuki a warning letter telling him that Lan Di was coming for him, but it was too late...
[edit] Fangmei Xun
Fangmei Xun (Xun Fang Mei) is an assistant to Master Tao. Fangmei is a very cheerful fourteen year old girl who will help anyone that she can, and because of her great kindness is well-liked. Fangmei was adopted by the Master Tao when she was very young, and because of this, Fangmei works to her utmost to merit their kindness. Fangmei doesn't like to just sit about and do nothing, she likes to get stuck into work. She is especially fond of Ryo.
[edit] Ni Xian Weng
Wong (Ni Xian Weng, Xianweng Ni) is a 13 year old member of Wuying Ren's gang The Heavens. Wong adores Ren as though he was his older brother, and admires his masculinity and daring lifestyle. Wong may seem like a regular street urchin, but he is honest and he never forgets to return a favor. He is liked by Ren because he has a gift of lock-picking which comes in useful for him. He is also good friends with fellow Heavens members Cool Z, Sam, and Larry.
[edit] Zhang Shu Qin
Zhang (Zhang Shu Qin, Shuqin Zhang) is an assistant to Yuanda Zhu and the main contact for the Chawan Sign used by martial artists. Zhang is wanted desperately by the Yellowheads as he has vital information on Yuanda Zhu. He is 44 years old.
[edit] Jianmin Tao
Jianmin is an old man, a master of 'chen style' tai chi, which incorporates offensive moves. He can be found in the park in the South Carmain Quarter, and will answer Ryo's questions, as long as he can spar with him first.
[edit] Guixiang
Guixiang (Guixing Lee, Lee Guixang) is a master of Chen-Style Tai Chi. She actually taught Jian Min Tao this style of Tai Chi. Guixiang is constantly being hassled by the Yellowheads who want to evacuate her from her home at the Yan Tin Apartments, but she stands her ground and refuses to leave. Guixiang is also very aware of the Chawan Sign and uses it to communicate. She is 76 years old.
[edit] Dou Niu
Dou Niu (Togyu) is the leader of the Yellowheads gang. He controls large areas of Kowloon, where the Yellowheads are based. He uses his large size to his advantage in battle and is very strong, but he is also quite clumsy which gives an advantage to Ryo Hazuki and Wuying Ren in fighting him. He is 38 years old.
[edit] Xiuying Hong
Xuiying (Hong Xui Ying, Kou Shuuei) is the thoughtful Master of the Man Mo Temple. She is very fond of Chinese culture and is skilled in martial arts. Xuiying doesn't talk much, and has a look of sorrow in her eyes. She is 26 years old.
Xuiying has an older brother named Ziming Hong who went off to search for the Chi You Men who supposedly killed his and Xuiying's parents. Xuiying believes that he has fallen onto the path of evil and has joined the Chi You Men. Her own fighting style is Bajiquan; she can be seen practicing it in a scene. She has also sparred with Ryo twice, and helped him to take down various opponents.
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