The Shenmue Dojo Show is back for its 6th Season! In this season opener, James & Matt check out an article published originally by Famitsu.com (translated by PhantomRiverStone.com), which is an interview with some of the original developers of Shenmue for the Dreamcast 25 years prior. It’s a fantastic insight into the behind the scenes goings on within the studio at the time. This episode comprises part 1 of 2 parts that we will split this discussion into. Enjoy!
MAIN DISCUSSION TOPIC – https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2025/10/anecdotes-insights-shenmue-devs.html
Timestamps:
INTRO (00:00:00)
MUSIC – A TECHNIQUE PASSED DOWN (00:11:12)
NEWS (00:13:20)
MUSIC – SHENMUE MAIN THEME (YUZO KOSHIRO) (00:34:35)
MAIN DISCUSSION – REUNION INTERVIEW PART 1 (00:42:42)
MUSIC – NOZOMI’S AMULET (01:15:43)
MAIN DISCUSSION – REUNION INTERVIEW PART 2 (01:19:57)
OUTRO (02:20:35)
MUSIC – RYOX – SADNESS AND HOPE (02:27:57)
News:
- Yu Suzuki New Years Message – https://shenmuedojo.com/yu-suzuki-2026-new-year-message/
- FIGGYZ Wave 2 – https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-figgyz-wave-2-poll-results-announced/
- Shenmue Poll Results – https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-4-fan-survey-results/
- Dualshockers Mention – https://shenmuedojo.com/dualshockers-namedrops-shenmue-iii-kickstarter/
- Dreams of Saturn 3.0 – https://shenmuedojo.com/media/dreams-of-saturn/
- Shenmue Dojo 25th Anniversary Pins – https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-25th-anniversary-pin/
Mentioned Links:
- End of Year News Discussion – https://youtu.be/zNSELXyjcZI
- Expectations for 2026 – https://youtu.be/POLwY2qE4Uc
- Main Topic Discussion – https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2025/10/anecdotes-insights-shenmue-devs.html
- Steel Paws – https://www.ysnet.games/en/steel-paws
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Music Used:
Shenmue the Animation – Mission Complete (Show Introduction)
Shenmue OST – A Technique Passed Down
Shenmue OST – Shenmue Main Theme (Yuzo Koshiro)
Shenmue OST – Nozomi’s Amulet
Shenmue OST – Sadness and Hope
Background music is various Shenmue 3 pieces.
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