Shenmue Dojo Blog

Shenmue ~ Fighting Games ~ In the games, Ryo often found himself in numerous battles, whether it was to safeguard innocent people, protect himself, or draw closer to Lan Di. Throughout his journey, Ryo encountered a variety of fighters, some of whom became his allies, while others remained his adversaries. Shenmue is fundamentally a martial arts tale, making it a natural fit for the Shenmue franchise to delve into the realm of fighting games. In this blog post, I'll delve into my vision of what a Shenmue fighting game could look like. This includes discussions on the fighting system, game modes, character roster, stages, potential downloadable content (DLC), and more...

Shenmue III ~ 4th Anniversary ~ Shenmue III hit the shelves on November 19, 2019, marking its fourth anniversary after an 18-year anticipation. In this blog post, I'll delve into the Shenmue III Kickstarter campaign and share my journey of becoming a Shenmue fan through it. I'll discuss the challenges and setbacks that Yu Suzuki faced leading up to the game's release, shedding light on the aspects he had to trim down. Additionally, I'll explore how Shenmue III stirred division within the Shenmue fan community and touch on various other aspects. ~ E3 2015 ~ I recall the moment when Yu Suzuki took the stage, discussing the creation of Shenmue III for the fans through Kickstarter. Back then, I wasn't a Shenmue fan, but i grasped...

Shenmue ~ The Manga ~ In the initial post of this series discussing Shenmue's potential in other forms of media, i explored the idea of a Shenmue Live Action adaptation. Now, I'd like to delve into how a Shenmue Manga adaptation might take shape. I'll be sharing my vision for the storyline in this manga version, the artistic style it would employ, the number of volumes it might span, and the exciting possibilities it holds for conveying the narrative in this unique format. ~ Story ~ Many Shenmue fans are aware that Yu Suzuki originally conceived the Shenmue story as an 11-chapter narrative. In my opinion, a manga adaptation would be a wonderful way to tell Ryo's journey. Manga is a medium that doesn't demand substantial...

~ Shenmue Themes ~ Revenge ~ Yu Suzuki: Shenmue focuses on themes like love, courage, friendship and family, which are understood around the world. ~ Shenmue weaves a captivating narrative enriched with a multitude of compelling themes, including Revenge, Friendship, Love, Family, among others. Throughout this series of posts, i will delve into the various themes prevalent in Shenmue. To kick off this exploration, I'll begin by discussing the theme of revenge. At the heart of Shenmue lies the theme of revenge, a powerful motivator that drives the actions of several key characters. Within the narrative, three pivotal characters stand out with their own tales of vengeance: Ryo Hazuki, Lan Di, and Ziming Hong. In this post, i aim...

Shenmue boasts an intriguing storyline brimming with unforgettable characters. The main medium of Shenmue is game form that was released in 1999, and in 2022, it received an anime adaptation. In this series of posts i will imagine the Shenmue series in other medias like Manga, Movies/TV Shows, books, novel/visual novel, musicals and so much more. Over the years, we've witnessed numerous live-action Movies and TV Shows based on renowned franchises. Disney, for instance, has produced a plethora of live-action adaptations of beloved tales like Aladdin, Cinderela, Beauty and the Beast, Mulan, Alice in Wonderland, and many others. Famous anime franchises also got live action adaptations, with live-action versions of Dragon Ball, Death...