Naoto Tagashira

Naoto Tagashira (, Tagashira Naoto) is a character featured in Yakuza 6 and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. He is a member of the Hirose Family.
==Profile==
=== Appearance ===
Tagashira has a large build. He has short black hair with the sides shaved, and wears a green jacket with a chain.
=== Personality ===
He's both sensible and intelligent, managing to solve a riddle regarding the secret of Onomichi. He is as much of a big-hearted man as his appearance would suggest, but is also surprisingly sensible and knowledgeable, meaning that the Hirose Family members rely on him constantly.
==Involvement==
=== Yakuza 6: 2013-2017 ===
Tagashira, along with many other Onomichi residents, becomes friendly with Haruka Sawamura when she arrives. She disappears over a year later, and Shu Tatsukawa leaves Onomichi around the same time. Tatsukawa informs Tagashira of his departure for Kamurocho, where he intends to become a host.
When Kiryu arrives in December 2016 with Haruto Sawamura, Tagashira struggles to hide from Kiryu the fact he knew Haruka. After secrets are revealed, when Kiyomi Kasahara reveals her suspicion that Tatsukawa is the father, Tagashira tells them what Tatsukawa told him, and Yuta Usami and Tsuyoshi Nagumo company Kiryu to Tokyo.
After Toru Hirose kidnaps Haruto, reveals Yuta to be the infant's biological father, and states the Saio Triad are after him, Tagashira joins the other in rescuing Haruto. Much later, Tagashira is angered by Kiryu's accusation against his patriarch, believing Hirose would never be involved in a conspiracy. Kiryu cools them down, and has them uncover the secret of Onomichi. As the Hirose Family splits up to hold off enemies, Tagashira and Kiryu arrive at the location, and Tagashira pulls a lever to reveal the Secret of Onomichi: the Yamato Mark II.
==Fighting Style==
Tagashiri fights alongside Yuta in his boss fight, and is also an AI partner during four long battles, including Senkoji Overlook Hotel, the cargo storage island, the old shipyard and the Millennium Tower. His fighting style is based on judo and brawling, comprised of slow and basic attacks. These include the following:
* a left haymaker-right haymaker Rush Combo,
* a right straight palm strike,
* a left foot sweep kick,
* a running right haymaker, which can stun Kiryu; and
* a command grab where he performs a circular throw.
Tagashira can perform the Essence of Cooperative Attack Heat Action with Yuta in his boss fight. If one of his allies uses said Heat Action near him, he will wind up his fist, run towards the enemy and punch him in the face.
His aura in Heat Mode is red, like every other boss in Yakuza 6.
Tagashira's moveset is reused by Yao in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.
== Gallery ==
=== Yakuza 6 ===
Naoto Tagashira (Yakuza 6).jpg
=== Ryu Ga Gotoku Online ===
RGGO - Card - SSR Naoto Tagashira.png|SSR Naoto Tagashira
==Notes==
==References==
Category:Hirose Family
Category:Yomei Alliance
Category:Yakuza 6 Characters
Category:Yakuza 6 AI Partners
Category:Yakuza 6 Supporting Characters
Category:Yakuza 6 Bosses
Category:Ryu Ga Gotoku Online Characters
Category:Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Characters