Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8)

Substory #43: A Man Named Asakura Guide and Rewards

This is a substory walkthrough guide for A Man Named Asakura in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8). Learn more about the objectives of this substory, tips for completion, rewards, as well as strategies for completing this substory!

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How to Unlock A Man Named Asakura

Unlock Conditions and Location

Map NPC Location
A Man Named Asakura
Exact Map Location West Waikiki, Honolulu
Aloha Bridge
How to Start the Substory Chapter 4
・Go to the location between Aloha Bridge and River St.

The location above were confirmed by the walkthrough team.

Substory Rewards

・Merciless Melee

Substory #43: A Man Named Asakura Walkthrough Guide

How to Beat Asakura

  1. Prepare Weapons for Kasuga
  2. Level Up to Level 12
  3. Stock Up on Recovery Items
  4. Use Recovery Items while Countering

Prepare Weapons for Kasuga

Gear Stats How to Get
Weapon Tranquility Bat IconTranquility Bat ATK +18
MAG +16
Exchange 10 Fortune points
Head Straw Hat IconStraw Hat DEF +9
WIL +8
$60
Purchase from Thorstone
Clothes Prince Kuhio Aloha Shirt IconPrince Kuhio Aloha Shirt DEF +10
WIL +8
$59.99
Purchase from Hilo Hattie
Shoes Loafers IconLoafers DEF +9
WIL +8
$60
Purchase from Fiddler Brand
Accessory 1 Bangle IconBangle ATK +3
HP +10
$77
Purchase from ABC Store (West Waikiki)
Accessory 2 Safety Brooch IconSafety Brooch DEF +10
$77
Purchase from No Surf No Life

In the battle against Asakura, Kasuga will have to fight alone. It is best to arm with the best weapons and armor you can find.

Best Weapons and Armor For Each Chapter

Level Up to Level 12

When you face Asakura, he will be Level 12. Leveling up Kasuga to level 12 and above is highly recommended to make this fight not longer than it has to be.

How to Level Up Fast: Best Way to Gain EXP

Stock Up on Recovery Items

Even if you overlevel, it is still a good back up plan to stock up on recovery items to heal your HP and MP throughout the battle. It is never a bad idea to be prepared in case your enemy lands a critical hit.

List of All Recovery Items

Use Recovery Items while Countering

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At certain times, Asakura will take a counter stance. If you attack him in this state, he will be able to deal twice the damage back. At this point, use your turn to heal up instead.

Substory Rewards

Unlocks Substory #44

Map NPC Location
A Changed Man
Exact Map Location Cultural District, Honolulu
Harbor St.
How to Start the Substory Complete Substory 43
・Meet with Asakura in the Docks

The location above were confirmed by the walkthrough team.

Substory #44: A Changed Man Guide

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Substories List
1 - Radio Active 2 - Sujimon, Generation II
3 - Crazy Money 4 - Busted!
5 - Welcome to Hawaii, MFer! 6 - Surfin' the Streets
7 - Miss Match 8 - Snap Those Sickos!
9 - A Love as Sweet as Lemons 10 - Coming Out of Her Shell
11 - Wait for Me 12 - Saved by Kindness
13 - Rock and Roil 14 - Neck-Deep in Love
15 - Samurai, May We Walk Together? 16 - Beach Guardian: Water, Water Everywhere
17 - Beach Guardian: No Kidding Around 18 - Beach Guardian: Heroes of the Sand
19 - Home to Roost 20 - A Better Bat
21 - Playing with Fire 22 - Rise and Grind
23 - The More, The Plumeria 24 - Let it Snow
25 - Embrace your Wild Side 26 - Anaconda Escape
27 - The Pursuit of Realism 28 - An Authentic Blockbuster
29 - Litterbugged 30 - Close Encounters of the Bird Kind?
31 - Let's Get Alo-Happy 32 - Tropical Photo Rally
33 - The Island at Rock Bottom 34 - Legend of the Labyrinth
35 - Love and Punishment 36 - Relics from the Past
37 - Choosing Your Starter 38 - The CEO of Suji
39 - The Queen’s Subilee 40 - A True Gym Battle
41 - Sodachi’s Revenge 42 - Atop the Plateau
43 - A Man Named Asakura 44 - A Changed Man
45 - The Final Showdown for Real 46 - A Man Facing the Future
47 - Certifiable Lover 48 - The Ultimate Alo-Happy Activity!
49 - She Never Misses 50 - Together Forever
51 - Experimental Procedures 52 - Surviving Paradise

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