Shun Akiyama
From WE Computers Museum
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| Shun Akiyama | |
| Developer | Toshihiro Nagoshi |
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| Publisher | Sega |
| Platforms | As noted below |
| Released | 2010-present |
| Added to Museum |
As noted below |
Shun Akiyama is a character that is part of a multimedia series consisting of video games, magazines, and music.
Shun Akiyama is a playable character in most of his appearances in the Like a Dragon series.
Fictional character biography
Shun Akiyama was a successful businessman, however, he was framed for embezzlement and became homeless.
After the Millenium Tower exploded in 2005, sending billions of yen to the street below, Akiyama picked up as much as he could.
He used the money to become a day trader and earned billions of yen of his own.
With his wealth, Akiyama became the lifeline of Kamurocho when he started a no-interest loan company known as Sky Finance.
Video games wherein Shun Akiyama is a playable character
| Title | Developer | System | Release | Added to museum | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakuza 4 | Sega CS1 Ryū ga Gotoku Studio |
PS3 | 2010 | PS3: October 26, 2018 | Kazuma Kiryu, Tatsuo Shinada, Shun Akiyama, and Taiga Saejima discover a plot around Akiyama's vast fortune. |
| Yakuza: Dead Souls | Sega CS1 | PS3 | 2011 | August 6, 2020 | Zombies have appeared in Tokyo, and Shun Akiyama, Goro Majima, Ryuji Goda, and Kazuma Kiryu try to stop them. |
| Binary Domain | Sega CS1 Ryū ga Gotoku Studio |
PS3 Xbox 360 Windows |
2012 | Windows: December 23, 2018 | Kazuma Kiryu, Shun Akiyama, Goro Majima, Taiga Saejima, and Ryuji Goda were available as DLC in the Japanese version of this third-person shooter set in 2080 in a Tokyo that has been ravaged by global warming. |
| Yakuza 5 | Sega CS1 Ryū ga Gotoku Studio |
PS3 | 2012 | PS3: October 26, 2018 | While Kazuma Kiryu, Shun Akiyama, Taiga Saejima and Toshiyuki Morikawa investigate a plot surrounding the Tokyo police department and the Tojo Clan, Haruka Sawamura strives to become a singer and an idol. |
| Like a Dragon Online | Sega CS1 Ryū ga Gotoku Studio |
Android iOS Win |
2018 | Android: January 20, 2019 | Shun Akiyama is one of the fighters that can be part of Ichiban Kasuga's team. |
Non-playable games featuring Shun Akiyama
| Title | Production company | Distributor | Release | Added to museum | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakuza 6: The Song of Life | Sega CS1 Ryū ga Gotoku Studio |
PS4 | 2016 | July 17, 2018 | Shun Akiyama closed Sky Finance and went into hiding due to the press surrounding his involvement with revealing the corruption of the Tokyo Police Department. |
Music featuring Shun Akiyama
| Title | Production company | Distributor | Release | Added to museum | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Song: Like a Dragon - Karaoke Best Selection | Sega | 2011 | August 15, 2022 | Preorder bonus for Like a Dragon Of the End. | |
| Dragon Song: Like a Dragon 5 The Best Songs Selection | Sega | 2012 | August 15, 2022 | Preorder bonus for Like a Dragon 5 |
Magazines featuring Shun Akiyama
| Title | Production company | Distributor | Release | Added to museum | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamutai Magazine | Sega | 2010 | June 20, 2023 | Preorder bonus for Like a Dragon 4. |
