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Shenmue Dojo Show: Developer Reunion 25 Years Later (S6:EP1)

Posted on February 17, 2026 at 20:00 PM GMT

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)

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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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