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Ryo Hazuki is voted as “Most Iconic SEGA Character of All Time”

Posted on September 22, 2024 at 17:48 PM BST

An article published on the popular website CBR (formerly Comic Book Resources), which is a news site covering movies, television, anime, video games, and comic book–related topics, has ranked their top 10 most iconic SEGA characters of all time.

Ryo Hazuki ranked #6 on the list, beating out characters like Ichiban Kasuga from the Like A Dragon series, NiGHTS from NiGHTS Into Dreams, and Alex Kidd.

You can read the full article and see the other selected characters here: https://www.cbr.com/iconic-sega-characters-ever/

Yet another win for the Shenmue fanbase! Every time Shenmue is recognized in this way, it helps keep its legacy and name alive.

Are you happy with the final selection of characters, or do you think Ryo Hazuki deserved an even higher spot on the list?

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