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== Characters ==
==Ryo Hazuki==
=== Ryo Hazuki ===
[[Image:Shenmue Ryo.jpg|left|Ryo Hazuki]]Having lost his mother at an early age, '''Ryo''' has dedicated his entire young life to rigorous martial arts training under the guidance of a strict but loving father. Despite a tendency to be reckless and a bit too quick to fight, Ryo has a tremendous amount of potential and an iron strong volition. Determined to uncover the mystery of his father's murder, he begins a journey that will eventually take him west, to a land he has never seen... China. What fate lies in store for Ryo?<br />(''Taken from the Shenmue manual'')
[[Image:Shenmue_Ryo.jpg|Ryo Hazuki]]<br />
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The hero of ''Shenmue'', eighteen-year-old Ryo is out for revenge against Lan Di, the man who killed his father. An experienced martial artist, Ryo has been training with his father since he was very young. His official bio lists his height as 5'9", and his weight as 143lbs. He was born on November 29th, 1968.
==Iwao Hazuki==
[[Image:Shenmue Iwao.png|left|Iwao Hazuki]]'''Iwao''' is Ryo's father, and the foremost expert of the Hazuki style of martial art. In his youth he traveled to China to undergo martial arts training and during this time he met various people. Because of his deep devotion to martial arts, both Iwao and his school of martial arts are held in high regard and well respected in the community.<br />(''Taken from the Shenmue manual'')
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==Lan Di==
[[Image:Shenmue LanDi.png|left|Lan Di]]A master of a powerful form of martial art that was supposed to have disappeared long ago, '''Lan Di''''s chilling stare alone is enough to intimidate most opponents. But, those brave enough to ignore his stare usually forfeit without a fight once they see his deadly moves. Evil to the core, he is incapable of showing mercy and will stop at nothing to bury anyone who dares to cross him.<br />(''Taken from the Shenmue manual'')
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==Ine-San==
[[Image:Shenmue Inesan.png|left|Ine-san]]The Hazuki family housekeeper. She worries constantly about Ryo and blames herself when he does foolish things, feeling that she has let his father down. She gives Ryo a daily allowance of ¥500.
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==Fuku-San==
[[Image:Shenmue Fukusan.png|left|Fukuhara-san]]Fukuhara-san is a student of Iwao Hazuki's, who lives with Ryo and his father in Yamanose. Fuku-san means well, but often puts his foot in his mouth when he becomes overly eager to help.
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==Nozomi Harasaki==
[[Image:Shenmue Nozomi.png|left|Nozomi Harasaki]]As a close friend and classmate, '''Nozomi''' is well-acquainted with Ryo. A liberated and flexible thinker, she has a tendency to speak her mind clearly and an ability to get quickly to the core of any matter, except when that matter involves feelings of the heart. When she cares for someone, she finds it difficult to express herself, instead simply gazing at them with affection in her eyes. Will she ever be able to express her feelings to Ryo?<br />(''Taken from the Shenmue manual'')
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==Chai==
[[Image:Shenmue Chai.png|left|Chai]]This strange man sneaks around following Ryo as he investigates the mystery surrounding his father's murder. Lurking in shadows, '''Chai''' spies Ryo with beastly eyes. His physical presence is so frightening and creepy, one dares not imagine how he came to be.<br />(''Taken from the Shenmue manual'')


=== Iwao Hazuki ===
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[[Image:Shenmue_Iwao.png|Iwao Hazuki]]<br />
Ryo's father, and the head of the local martial arts dojo. He is well-respected among martial artists, and spent time training with a man called Zhu Yuan Da in China in his younger days. Aside from these few small pieces of information, not much is known about Iwao Hazuki.
 
=== Lan Di ===
[[Image:Shenmue_LanDi.png|Lan Di]]<br />
Also known as "Cang Long", this man practices a mysterious martial art and is responsible for the death of Ryo's father, Iwao Hazuki. Lan Di came to Japan to take an ancient stone mirror that Iwao had acquired during a trip to China. He also accused Iwao of previously murdering a man named "Zhao Sun Ming" in Meng Cun, China. His official bio states that he is 6'1" tall and weighs 188lbs.
 
=== Ine-San ===
[[Image:Shenmue_Inesan.png|Ine-san]]<br />
The Hazuki family housekeeper. She worries constantly about Ryo and blames herself when he does foolish things, feeling that she has let his father down. She gives Ryo a daily allowance of ¥500.
 
=== Fuku-San ===
[[Image:Shenmue_Fukusan.png|Fukuhara-san]]<br />
Fukuhara-san is a student of Iwao Hazuki's, who lives with Ryo and his father in Yamanose. Fuku-san means well, but often puts his foot in his mouth when he becomes overly eager to help.
 
=== Nozomi Harasaki ===
[[Image:Shenmue_Nozomi.png|Nozomi Harasaki]]<br />
A classmate of Ryo's. She's extremely concerned about Ryo following his father's death, and has terrible taste in sweaters.
 
=== Chai ===
[[Image:Shenmue_Chai.png|Chai]]<br />
A creepy skinhead and a member of a harbour gang called the Mad Angels. He has dreams of working for "Lan Di-sama", and sees Ryo as an opportunity to prove to the Chinese cartel that he is worthy of their employment.
 
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Ryo Hazuki[edit]

Ryo Hazuki
Ryo Hazuki

Having lost his mother at an early age, Ryo has dedicated his entire young life to rigorous martial arts training under the guidance of a strict but loving father. Despite a tendency to be reckless and a bit too quick to fight, Ryo has a tremendous amount of potential and an iron strong volition. Determined to uncover the mystery of his father's murder, he begins a journey that will eventually take him west, to a land he has never seen... China. What fate lies in store for Ryo?
(Taken from the Shenmue manual)

Iwao Hazuki[edit]

Iwao Hazuki
Iwao Hazuki

Iwao is Ryo's father, and the foremost expert of the Hazuki style of martial art. In his youth he traveled to China to undergo martial arts training and during this time he met various people. Because of his deep devotion to martial arts, both Iwao and his school of martial arts are held in high regard and well respected in the community.
(Taken from the Shenmue manual)

Lan Di[edit]

Lan Di
Lan Di

A master of a powerful form of martial art that was supposed to have disappeared long ago, Lan Di's chilling stare alone is enough to intimidate most opponents. But, those brave enough to ignore his stare usually forfeit without a fight once they see his deadly moves. Evil to the core, he is incapable of showing mercy and will stop at nothing to bury anyone who dares to cross him.
(Taken from the Shenmue manual)

Ine-San[edit]

Ine-san
Ine-san

The Hazuki family housekeeper. She worries constantly about Ryo and blames herself when he does foolish things, feeling that she has let his father down. She gives Ryo a daily allowance of ¥500.

Fuku-San[edit]

Fukuhara-san
Fukuhara-san

Fukuhara-san is a student of Iwao Hazuki's, who lives with Ryo and his father in Yamanose. Fuku-san means well, but often puts his foot in his mouth when he becomes overly eager to help.

Nozomi Harasaki[edit]

Nozomi Harasaki
Nozomi Harasaki

As a close friend and classmate, Nozomi is well-acquainted with Ryo. A liberated and flexible thinker, she has a tendency to speak her mind clearly and an ability to get quickly to the core of any matter, except when that matter involves feelings of the heart. When she cares for someone, she finds it difficult to express herself, instead simply gazing at them with affection in her eyes. Will she ever be able to express her feelings to Ryo?
(Taken from the Shenmue manual)

Chai[edit]

Chai
Chai

This strange man sneaks around following Ryo as he investigates the mystery surrounding his father's murder. Lurking in shadows, Chai spies Ryo with beastly eyes. His physical presence is so frightening and creepy, one dares not imagine how he came to be.
(Taken from the Shenmue manual)