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DOJIMA DAIGO • 龍が如く８ // LIKE A DRAGON: INFINITE WEALTH (2024)

Yakuza characters’ tattoos

From the Yakuza 15th anniversary book,『 龍大全2 漢たちの軌跡 -龍が如く人物録- 』

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堂島 大吾, Dōjima Daigo

Type: Traditional

Features: Fudo Myo-oh wreathed in cleansing flames 

Fudo Myo-oh - The manifestation of the Dainichi Buddha, who seeks to use his fury and angry expression to frighten people into following the Buddhist teachings. There are two designs for Fudo Myo-o, one where his eyes are both wide open and one where he has one eye closed. Both eye being open represents the nation’s spiritual protection, while one eye closed (as with Daigo’s tattoo) represents personal protection. He represents the luminescent wisdom of Buddhism, protects the Buddhist teachings, removes all obstacles to enlightenment, and forces evil to surrender. He is depicted carrying his sword “Kurikara” the demon-subjugating sword, a rope for restraining demons, and seated (sometimes on a rock) to represent his immovable faith.

Fudo Myo-oh’s sword and the dragon wound around the blade are both named “Kurikara.” They reference a story in which Fudo Myo-oh fights a demon who transformed itself into a sword. Fudo Myo-oh also turned himself into a sword to continue the battle, and when Fudo Myo-oh still can not win the battle he turns himself into a dragon and engulfs the sword with flames, defeating the demon. Kurikara is said to hold the knowledge of the swordfighting arts, which it will share with the worthy.

Flames - Fudo Myo-oh’s flaming aura represents the purification of the mind by the burning away of all material desires. Flames also represent passion, energy, desire, and movement

"Sky's The Limit" VÖ 17.07.2020

Honestly, even death had its appeal at one point. But if we're dead and gone, our names will just carry on into the future. Kiryu-san, are you aware of what they all say? All those yakuza. Do you know how they see you? They act like you're some great, mythical hero. If we ended up just like you, the illusions of the yakuza life would be stronger than ever.

Daigo Dojima in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (January 26th, 2024)

Withonline.jp’s Website (08/27/18)☆

one of my fav scenes in yakuza 5 is when Shinada rips his shirt off and Daigo lets his composure slip for one second because DAMN HE BUILT

Together with Prussia… It’s Too Much Fun On My Own 14

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14: The voice that encourages you when you got homesick during your trip alone

What is it? homesick already? Ah, it can’t be helped. But… I think I want to eat West's home-made cooking.* I somehow went on a trip, but… maybe it’s time to go home soon.

What about you? That’s right, you’ll go home too. That’s fine, too. This isn’t the only trip. You can always start another one!

*Not sure about this translation, what do you think?

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14: La voz que te anima cuando extrañas tu hogar durante tu viaje solitario

¿Qué pasa? ¿Ya estás nostálgico? Ah, es algo inevitable. Pero... Pienso en cuanto quiero comer la comida casera de West.* Y aún así me fui de viaje, pero... tal vez sea tiempo de volver a casa pronto.

¿Qué hay de ti? Así es, quieres volver a casa también. Eso está bien. Este no será el único viaje. ¡Siempre puedes volver a hacer otro!

*No estoy segura si está bien esta traducción ¿Qué les parece?

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Thanks to Notrin, Dranoko and Birdie who donated to make this translation possible!

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