For Yakuza: Like a Dragon on the PlayStation 4, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "What do you want to see in a sequel? Relationships Japanese After Ichiban leaves prison, he confronts Arakawa to just for Arakawa to shoot him point blank and leave him for dead in Yokohama. eventually meeting back up with Masumi Arakawa, when Ichiban and company must fight off the angry former Yakuza, because he feels like he has a life debt to him, Sawashiro felt indebted to the man raising his child, owner of the local brothel came to pull another baby out of the locker, Ichiban shows a video of Aoki admitting to his crimes, Kume, a member of Bleach Japan and a newly elected representative, stabs Aoki. Taro ArayoshiArakawa the Assassin Nakaya interpreted Ichiban as an energetic and vivid character when reading the script. He gave him the name Masato; (masa), the first kanji in Masumi and (to), the first kanji in Toshio. Also Known As Patriarch of the Arakawa FamilyCaptain of the Omi Alliance [3] Yokoyama positioned Ichiban's personality as the opposite of Kiryu's in many ways: "thoroughly uncomplicated, direct, cheerful, reckless". This contributed to his strong sense of imagination where he imagines his battles as if they were a turn-based JRPG. Nationality When he returns, Aoki has the Arakawa Family support him in his political career. He appears to have a relatively slim build. The year after the death of his father, he stopped going to junior high school at fifteen and resorted to whatever means necessary to earn money and support himself, leaving his education behind for good. Eye Color They explain their plan to their guests. Ryu Ga Gotoku OnlineYakuza: Like a DragonLike a Dragon 8 Forum (0) After he joins the yakuza, he slicks part of his hair back in a more clean-cut style. Ichiban Kasuga (Japanese: , Hepburn: Kasuga Ichiban), also nicknamed Ichi (), is a character from Sega's Ryu ga Gotoku media franchise, known internationally as Yakuza. It represented the leverage Masumi had over the Ijin Three, as he had the ability to make the counterfeiting operation public knowledge. IchiIcchanKasugamaru Actors Within the series, Ichiban is originally a low-ranking member of the Arakawa Family, a subsidiary yakuza family of the Kanto-based Tojo Clan. He is a former member of the Arakawa Family, a Tojo Clan subsidiary. we dont know for sure the dream that arakawa has started occuring even before he sends him to prison. Also Known As He tells Kasuga that Arakawa will need allies shortly. Although he appeared to have assistance from his men, raising Masato proved difficult. Yokoyama said that Nakaya's reading of the character's scripted lines projected a rebellious personality which stood out to the developers. [23] They believe that Ichiban is a good example of how slapstick humour can be blended seamlessly with high octane action to create an excellent, engaging story. He realizes far too late how important his family is. [Spoilers] Why did Arakawa have only Ichi go to prison despite considering him as a son ? He willingly goes to prison for a murder that he did not commit at the turn of the 21st century, having acquiesced to the request of his clan patriarch, Masumi Arakawa. Initially a street thug, Daigo becomes the Sixth Chairman of the Tojo Clan by Kazuma Kiryu's recommendation, representing a new generation of yakuza. Japanese The duo eventually encounters their targets in Nagasugai, Fukuoka. Also Known As His eyes are dark brown and described as having the "hard, flinty gaze of an old killer"[4] by the age of twenty. Restores all allies' health by up to 50% at the start of battle, provided they are still conscious. Kamurocho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan In fact,Ichiban spends the majority of game saying that he has always felt like Arakawa is a father to him, so the reveal that he might actually be his father drives that connection even deeper. Arakawa says that Ichi was like a son to him, but isn't it hypocritical that only moments later of him stating that Ichi felt like a son to him, he still sells him out making him go to prison because his other actual son (or so he though) messed up ? Having left a strong impression on Kasuga, he was followed back to the Arakawa Family office, where Kasuga waited outside every day for one hundred days straight until Masumi finally relented and accepted him into the Arakawa Family. we dont know for sure the dream that arakawa has started occuring even before he sends him to prison. The Chief and Hoshino tell Kasuga of their history with Arakawa, and he learns Arakawa had sent him there intentionally to save him, renewing his faith in his former patriarch. Appearance Appears In inscribed on the otherwise blank backside, meaning those in power must reward and punish where necessary. These skills mainly focus on increasing the survivability and offensive capabilities of Offense-type allies and confer a huge boost of up to 92% in total to criticality rate. Nanba joins Kasuga after Yokohama Liumang member Zheng demands payment from the homeless, and the two drive him off. Ichiban Kasuga ( , Kasuga Ichiban) is the protagonist of the Like a Dragon series from Yakuza: Like a Dragon onward, as well as the protagonist of The Legend of Ichiban Kasuga: Part 1 in Ryu Ga Gotoku Online. During the campaign, he learns Hoshino is being targeted by Sawashiro, but arrives too late to save him, and learn from Sawashiro that Aoki is his son and Kasuga is Arakawa's. Despite his efforts, this only fanned the flames of the existing rivalry between the Arakawa Family and the Sakaki Family. After that, he was compelled to understand why Arakawa shot him and took one dirty job after another. Arakawa says that Ichi was like a son to him, but isn't it hypocritical that only moments later of him stating that Ichi felt like a son to him, he still sells him out making him go to prison because his other actual son (or so he though) messed up ? [21] Jorge Jimenez from PC Gamer praised Ichiban's optimistic characterization, a "goofy, happy go lucky gangster who loves classic JRPGs", as an effective way of explaining the franchise's drastic genre shift with Like a Dragon. RGG Studios' chief producer Hiroyuki Sakamoto explained in an interview that Kasuga appears as a Trooper Card instead of a full character in Like a Dragon: Ishin! For each Attack-type ally, nullifies 15% of all damage received (except damage received from status abnormalities) and accelerates all allies' cooldown timers by 15%. On the way back home, he encounters Tendo and they discuss the events that transpired. Occupation Yokoyama does not believe in portraying unconditional good and evil, as he believes that people with criminal records are capable of righteousness, while members of society who are respected by the public are capable of evil. Yakuza: Like a Dragon: Masumi's face is modeled after his voice actor, Kiichi Nakai. Character appears in 4 games. RGGO It explains this and technically he didnt send him to prison ichiban went willingly out of his own choice but it explains he went for masato so masato doesnt get the blame, I know that. Damage an enemy with a wrestling technique known as a release German suplex. Biographical [8][9], Ichiban's English voice actor, Kaiji Tang, describes him as a "whimsical" character who, despite being the game's protagonist, also serves the role of a supporting character due to how he often assists his allies. When assigned his unique class, Hero, the way he envisions his attire changes slightly in battle; his sleeves are rolled up to the elbow, he wears black leather gloves, and his necklace is replaced by a red silk ascot. Described as having been born with "nothing but physical strength," Kasuga has a very muscular build that gives him the opportunity to be proficient at a variety of fighting styles. You get a lot more out more human elements out of him. By 1980, he managed to track down his father's killer: Ryuhei Hoshino. Here, it is revealed that Governor Ryo Aoki (who is also Masato Arakawa, the son of Masumi) was able to drive crime, and the Yakuza, out of Kamurocho using information from Arakawa with Daigo's permission. As a yakuza patriarch, Masumi appears as a considerate person towards his underlings, especially Ichiban, whom he treats just like an actual son and able to persuade Ichiban to work better with Sawashiro during his tenure. Kazuhiro Nakaya As Ichiban and company prepare for Arakawa and Aoki's funeral, Ichiban says that he doesn't feel the need to get a DNA test to prove if Arakawa was his real father, because he feels as though Arakawa was his father regardless. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. The end of development for Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, which brought Kazuma Kiryu's story arc to a close, coincided with the commencement of development for the 2018 mobile title Ryu ga Gotoku ONLINE. Damage an enemy with a swift, brutal kick. arakawa didnt know for sure. Ichban's hero character skill "peerless resolve" - protects himself from being knocked out Sacrifice Stone - protects anyone who wears it (I got 2 at the end of the game) Poundmate Mr. Masochist - makes EVERYONE in the team immune to knock out for once!!! Ichiban learns from Seiryu Clan chairman Ryuhei Hoshino that the counterfeit bill is proof that Arakawa shot him in a non-lethal manner to create a false impression of his demise. The Tojo Clan is seemingly no more, having been wiped out and replaced by the Omi Alliance, and Arakawa is the traitor who let them in. After retrieving the baby from locker 0099, he rushed him to the hospital, where the baby was diagnosed with hypothermia-induced multiple organ failure. "[2] Realizing that this new protagonist could serve as the franchise's "catalyst for change" by moving away from the exploration of a modern version of a typical Japanese hero in Kiryu, Yokoyama set about creating and portraying a "life-sized hero", a protagonist who is essentially a "normal guy" who is not as strong or mature as Kiryu. Despite the amount of bloodshed throughout the story, this is one of the most optimistic endings in the series. Kasuga defeats Tendo, and engineers a confession with the help of Mirror Face to end Aoki's political career. Yakuza: Like a Dragon: In his younger days, Masumi wears a black double breasted leather trench coat over a gray snakeskin patterned dress shirt, black slacks, a pair of dark red leather oxfords, a black leather belt with a gold buckle, a pair of black leather gloves, and a black fedora hat. He also makes use of a baseball bat in an extremely professional manner. RGGO Nanba explains the situation with the Ijin Three and shows Kasuga the severity of his bullet wound, which leads to him discovering a defective counterfeit 10,000 yen bill. Aoki is about to come around but is fatally stabbed by a disillusioned Kume. [31] Naming Ichiban one of the best new characters of 2020, Destructoid staff observed that Ichiban managed to fill the void left by Kiryu "with relative ease", and that his immediate popularity with the video game community successfully secures the Yakuza franchise's future in their view. Affiliation 39 (Wanderings of the Golden Dragon)62 (Yakuza: Like a Dragon)[a] Adachi confronts Horinouchi with evidence of the bribes, Ichiban says that he doesn't feel the need to get a DNA test to prove if Arakawa was his real father, Daigo offers Ichiban a job at a security company. Daigo goes on to explain that he asked Arakawa to play the role of "traitor" leading him to shoot Ichiban. Masumi, Tendo, Watase's mysterious bodyguard, and Kasuga and his party fight the opposition and win, allowing the dissolution to succeed. Associations 18 years later, Ichiban is released from prison. He has a faint mustache in his twenties but is clean-shaven through his thirties and forties. Unable to deal with a child, they chose to put the baby in a locker. Despite sharing certain traits in their backstories, both characters have little in common with each other in terms of personality, as Ichiban is written to be more emotive and outspoken in temperament. Also in 2017, the newly-elected Tokyo governor Aoki pressures the Arakawa Family into leaking Tojo Clan intel in order to dismantle it using the Kamurocho 3K Plan, threatening to use the anti-yakuza laws to arrest him if he did not comply. Due to how often the troupe moved from place to place, Masumi never developed friendships in school. Member of the Arakawa Family (formerly)President of Ichiban ConfectionsLeader of the Kasuga PartyIndependent politician Sawashiro felt indebted to the man raising his child and joined his Yakuza family. In his younger years, he has somewhat androgynous features allowing him to perform in female roles with ease. She joins the trio after tearfully asking for their help, and they eventually learn they might meet him at the Yokohama Trading Company. Ichiban Kasuga (adoptive son, former subordinate)Jo Sawashiro (second-in-command? Ichiban Kasuga exclusive job. He believes that Ichiban fits the Yakuza setting due to his love for Dragon Quest, as well as his heroic demeanor which goes along the new type of gameplay Like a Dragon provided to the franchise. After their job is done, however, Nonomiya dies apparently from suicide. Yoko Arakawa (mother)Toshio Arakawa (father)Unnamed ex-fianceAkane (girlfriend)Jo Sawashiro (right-hand, co-parent? [2] Toshihiro Nagoshi approved of the decision to change the franchise's lead character from Kiryu to Ichiban. He told her to hide the baby in a coin locker and to get to a safer location as soon as possible to ensure their safety. i don't think the arakawa family was big enough for anyone to willingly serve 15 years in prison for them except for ichiban because well, he did it 100% out of love for arakawa. However, he has a strong sense of justice and is always willing to help out anyone in need. Nationality Unaware that he was not the baby's biological father, he raised him as his own. Out of all people Arakawa called Ichiban and asked him to do it . Sawashiro tries to have Kasuga's finger cut off, but Arakawa interrupts them and takes Kasuga out for dinner. [19], Ichiban has received a very positive response from the video game community following the release of Like a Dragon. Date of Birth The patriarch of Hikawa Family eventually arranged a relationship between his daughter and Masumi. Ichiban identifies Arakawa, and while he did shoot Ichi and probably doesn't like him anymore he's still the kind of man Ichiban aspires to be. Kasuga's signature attire consists of a maroon suit worn over a white shirt with an upturned collar and a gold chain necklace. Other Modeled After Arakawa asks Kasuga to shoulder the blame and go to prison on Sawashiro's behalf, and that he is banished from the family. Masumi Arakawa Masumi held onto the bill from that point onward. He was unequipped to handle Masato's dejection and resentment surrounding his disability, and even as a toddler, Masato was prone to tantrums he never had the heart to resist. Character skills unlocked from other jobs will still be usable. During their preparations, Ichiban hears of an important Omi Alliance meeting in Osaka that Arakawa will attend. [24] German publication GamePro lauded Ichiban for his big heart and highly emotive nature, qualities which they feel a lot of protagonist characters lack. Any other thug would simply refuse to go to jail for Sawashiro/Masato. Privacy Policy. Ichiban starts accepting work from an employment agency to earn a living, and later investigate the Liumang with his friends to learn the truth behind the murder of one of their employers, a soapland proprietor named Nonomiya. The betrayal causes Tojo remnants to attack Masumi every once in a while, but he survives and climbs the ranks. [6], Auditions of the character started early in development to appreciate him sooner. In 2019, his attire changes a bit, with the hat now gone, his shoes now brown instead of dark red, and his trench coat now complemented with a suit jacket and a vest. Arakawa is with Daigo Dojima, the sixth and current chairman of the Tojo clan. Masumi earned the resentment of the patriarch of the Sakaki Family, Sakaki, when he interrogated Sakaki on the fact the Sakaki Family was selling Tojo Clan information to the Omi Alliance at a meeting in front of Tojo executives. Other They attempt to expose the company's counterfeiting scheme, but their plan goes awry and they are captured and framed by Mabuchi. Black Appearance He is clean shaven in his younger years but has a small goatee on his chin by his most recent appearance in 2018. After defeating them, Kasuga learns that Ryo Aoki is actually the supposedly-dead Masato Arakawa. He turns himself in to the police and is sentenced to 15 years in jail, which is extended to 18 years following an incident in the summer of 2002. Ichiban goes to prison on the first night of the 21st century, and doesn't get out until 18 years later, with nearly two decades' worth of culture and change having passed him by, not to . Horinouchi is also the person responsible for having Adachi demoted. Masumi then heads to Heian Tower for dinner with Hoshino. The given birth years of 1959/1960 are an estimate based on Arakawa's age and are not intended as a substitute for an official date. A Chinese legend tells of a koi fish that ascended a great waterfall . Kazuhiro Nakaya In the ensuing chaos, Kasuga is called by Han and Seong-hui. Black, later graying When Ichiban gets out of prison in 2019, 18 years after his incarceration, the world has changed rapidly, but the biggest shock is probably that the Arakawa family has joined the Omi Alliance,. Ichiban Kasuga ( , Kasuga Ichiban) is the protagonist of the Like a Dragon series from Yakuza: Like a Dragon onward, as well as the protagonist of The Legend of Ichiban Kasuga: Part 1 in Ryu Ga Gotoku Online. [15] A cologne label titled "Ichiban Kasuga Eau de Toilette", which was developed as a collaboration with fragrance company Fits Corporation, was unveiled during the franchise's 15th anniversary live stream by Sega. [26], In a year as tough as 2020, many video game fans looked to the media as a vicarious escape from the misery of an unjust world. He can be unlocked after completing the single stage once. Kasuga pleads to Aoki to start anew, but he is killed by Kume before he can do so. Arakawa is a yakuza and saved his life, he grew up in the slums where the proper Japanese job archetype would spit on his face and it's the Assassin that gives him a job and some sense of worth. GameSpot compared him to Goro Majima based on similar traits they share "though a lot less deranged", while also noting that he is quite different from Kiryu despite sharing other traits in their backstories. Nationality The given height of 185 cm (6 1) is based on the character model's scaling factor within. Ichiban confronts Aoki during an election rally and tricks him into sending his men to the Millenium Tower at Kamuroch after lying about Sawashiro leaking the existence of incriminating evidence at the Arakawa Family office. A powerful skill that damages an enemy with an improvised weapon lying about the city. In order to complete this plan, Masumi feigns turning over to the Omi. Eye Color In 2017, the year Kasuga was going to be released were it not for his sentence extension, Masumi writes a letter to him expressing how much he misses him, and invites him for Peking duck when he leaves. 22 (Wanderings of the Golden Dragon)23-41 (The Legend of Ichiban Kasuga: Part 1) Yakuza Like a Dragon - Arakawa Death Scene / Ichiban And Arakawa Catch UpTwitter: https://twitter.com/Santosx07 Granted, he had a good reason to do so, but when it turns out that Ichiban is Arakawa's biological son, must've been quite painful for him to have to shoot his own son (or rather someone that he regarded as a son) just to get said plan going. Through Saeko Mukoda, they learn one of the Liumang's bosses Akira Mabuchi may be involved. His long history as a hitman and his reputation as the militant leader of the Arakawa Family earned him the nickname "Arakawa the Assassin" (, Koroshi no Arakawa). That, and Arakawa would come to treat Ichiban like a son, which is touching in retrospect since Ichiban is Arakawa's biological son, and would've been . It is revealed that because anti-Yakuza laws in Japan have become so open to interpretation, most Yakuza could be forced to do whatever government officials demanded. Japanese Ichiban spent much of his youth in Arakawa's Yakuza family, so its understandable that he would feel like Arakawa had a direct hand in raising him. Biographical Information Ichiban first appears in the 2018 Ryu ga Gotoku ONLINE, which presents an alternate version of his character arc following his release from prison. Adachi joins him, and explains his reasoning for wanting to be with him, then hands him a smartphone, which he learns how to operate with assistance from Nick Ogata. After he met and swore Jo Sawashiro into the family in 1982, he came to consider him someone he could place his complete trust in and made him his captain, treasurer, and right-hand man. Outside the Seiryu offices, the three discuss what happened and Adachi says it's quite a shock that Nanoha would agree to euthanizing her father. Nicknames He tells his crew that he is sticking around, and the game fades to black as he reflects on Aoki's dying words: "Keep living, Ichi.". Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. While ending the two largest Yakuza organizations in Japan is a significant development (after all, this is a series based entirely around organized crime), it's interesting to see such an action-packed series make this decision through the use of real-world politics (or at least something that resembles the real world). Ichiban was designed by franchise developers Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio for Ryu ga Gotoku ONLINE, though a decision was later made by executive director and franchise creator Toshihiro Nagoshi and his team to position Ichiban as the lead character of future mainline entry games. [13] A 2019 gameplay trailer featuring Ichiban and his party engaging enemies in a turn-based RPG battle system was initially interpreted as an April Fools' Day joke due to its gameplay mechanics which was considered unusual for the series, as well as the timing of its release date and its proximity to the 1st of April. The character has received a generally positive response from critics and players in the video game community, with the consensus that he is a suitable choice to succeed Kiryu's role as the lead character in future games. Ichiban is nursed back to health by Nanba, a local homeless man and disbarred nurse. Kasuga decides to head to Sotenbori after becoming restless waiting for an update from Mitsuo. Like many of the gangsters in Yakuza, Ichiban has a prominent back tattoo. Afterwards, Zhao directs Kasuga to meet with Mitsuo, who is keeping a low profile. He is a former member of the Arakawa Family, a Tojo Clan subsidiary. Kazuhiro Nakaya, the voice actor of Ichiban Kasuga in Yakuza: Like a Dragon, has addressed the future of the Yakuza . He's got a big heart, but I just don't see an actual reason as to why he would get involved. Kasuga asked him why he would go to such lengths for someone he didn't even know, to which Arakawa responded, "Maybe I just wanted to look cool in front of a kid who knew who I was.". Affiliation Part of his little finger on his left hand is missing. Eye Color He is also the protagonist of Daigo . Learning from Reiji Ishioda that Tendo murdered Arakawa, the group goes into hiding with Nick and heads to Kamurocho. Appears In Chapter 15 is the final chapter of the game and culminates with a fight against Ryo Aoki, the son of Arakawa and the governor of Japan. May instantly knock out the enemy. Press J to jump to the feed. Interestingly, in the English dub, Saeko is voiced by Elizabeth Maxwell, and Nanoha is voiced by Cherami Leigh. Actors When the dissolution is announced, they join Arakawa in defending Dojima and Watase alongside Yosuke Tendo, who had deccided to fight for them, and Watase's mysterious bodyguard. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. Overview Granted, he had a good reason to do so, but when it turns out that Ichiban is Arakawa's biological son, must've been quite painful for him to have to shoot his own son (or rather someone that he regarded as a . A destitute Ichiban starts a new life and forges new connections in an unfamiliar city, where he is eventually thrust into a conspiracy involving a money laundering scheme which involves Japan's political establishment. Displaying a personality that was at times warm and. Yakuza Like a Dragon - Ichiban Confronts Masumi ArakawaTwitter: https://twitter.com/Santosx07 Ichiban arranges for Aoki to be lured to the Arakawa Family office, and used the opportunity to record incriminating evidence against him and expose his true nature to the general public. Appears In Knowing that they couldn't face so many enemies at once Ryuji and Han decide to split up. (Kasuga Ichiban) One day, in 1993, he was called to the offices of the Shinomiya Family to take responsibility for Ichiban Kasuga, a sixteen-year-old boy who had hospitalized one of their members and was claiming to be from the Arakawa Family. After a discussion between Yokoyama and Nagoshi, Nakaya was chosen for the role. Only Ichiban, Sawashiro and Arakawa cared about Masato. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Before their fight escalates, Arakawa and Daigo Dojima explain that Arakawa's betrayal was planned by them and Masaru Watase in order to split the Omi forces between Tokyo and Osaka to make their plan of disbanding the Tojo and Omi easier to accomplish. Ichiban is presented with the chance to choose his own path for the first time in almost 18 years. Associations He has two character-specific jobs that remain exclusive to him; Also in Kasuga's arsenal is the Poundmates system, which allows him to summon various characters Kasuga and his team have befriended to give the party various buffs, and attack/de-buff enemies during battle. [7] Following the worldwide release of Like A Dragon by late 2020, Nakaya indicated in an interview with Famitsu that Ichiban will lead the series for the foreseeable future, and that he was grateful for the support from Takaya Kuroda, Kiryu's voice actor, with regards to the transition. He was the Patriach of his family surely he could've found someone else to take Aoki's place right ? However, one day, he severely injured and hospitalized a yakuza. On his 24th birthday, Kasuga is called into the Arakawa Family office, where Arakawa informs him of Sawashiro's involvement in the murder of a member of the Sakaki Family. Afterwards, he interrogates Ogasawara to learn of Aoki's ambitions and plans to use the Omi. Along with Dojima and Watase, he plans to start up a security company in Sotenbori to serve as a home for the yakuza who would have nowhere else to go after the dissolution. This splits the Omi's forces in half, which would instrumental at the time of both organizations' dissolution. Arakawa is murdered shortly after he and Ichiban part ways, and Ichiban believes that Jo Sawashiro, one of Arakawa's captains, killed him. Upon his return to Kamurocho, he crushed the Hikawa Family completely as vengeance. Nicknames If you have any familiarity with the "Yakuza" franchise, you know that developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio likes to blend soap opera-style drama with absurd gameplay and side stories. There, he explains that Arakawa is at peace, and that Ichiban should get revenge on Aoki. After over 40 hours of gameplay, here is everything that happens at the end of "Yakuza: Like a Dragon.". Ichiban trails a fleeing Aoki and pleads with him to give himself up. Ryu Ga Gotoku OnlineYakuza: Like a Dragon To draw out Aoki in order to confront him, Ichiban decides to enter himself as an electoral candidate with Hoshino's support, but Aoki's henchman Jo Sawashiro assassinates Hoshino. "Yakuza: Like a Dragon" takes that formula and gives it a fresh set of characters with a JRPG framework. He explained to Kasuga that being a yakuza meant you had a reputation to uphold, and he would have lost face if he simply bowed his head and asked for him back. For example, in a pivotal scene where Ichiban's mentor promises to take him to try Peking duck, he helped the rest of the cast understand what the dish was by ordering some for them to eat.[11].