Mitsuo

Mitsuo () is a recurring character in the Yakuza series introduced in Yakuza 3. He is a resident of Morning Glory Orphanage.
== Profile ==
=== Appearance ===
Mitsuo has shaved hair, with the top being grown out slightly.
==== Attire ====
In Yakuza 3, Mitsuo wears a light-green polo shirt and pear cargo shorts. Being chosen out an outfit by Kazuma Kiryu, Mitsuo can wear a "Dragon Print Polo" or an "American Flag Polo" as a shirt, and a "Ten Gallon Hat" or "Sunglasses" as an accessory.
In Yakuza 6, Mitsuo is seen wearing his baseball team uniform, with "RYUHOKU" displayed on the front of his vest and "" (Okinawa) displayed on his left sleeve. He is also seen wearing a gray hoodie, as well as gray pants with white and blue stripes.
=== Personality ===
Mitsuo has been interested in sports from a young age, playing baseball with Koji and wrestling with Taichi at Morning Glory Orphanage. Mitsuo discovers a talent for baseball, and is talented to where he is considered for a scholarship in the sport.
== Background ==
Mitsuo was born to an African-American father and a Japanese mother. Before he was born, his father left the country, not knowing his mother was pregnant. After the death of his mother, he was taken in at Morning Glory Orphanage.
== Involvement ==
=== Yakuza 3: 2007-2009 ===
Mitsuo gets two movie tickets with the hopes of inviting Riona along with him. She refuses, making up an excuse and telling Mitsuo that she has other plans. Kiryu and Rikiya decide to help him out, buying him "cool" clothes in order to impress her. but she turns him down yet again. He follows Riona into town, unbeknownst to her, and witnesses all of Riona's friends discovering the scar on her arm. Enraged at the children's' nasty remarks, Mitsuo punches one of the boys. As the other kids leave, Riona asks if Mitsuo is disgusted by her scars. Mitsuo tells her that he's different too for his mixed lineage, and Riona apologizes for blowing him off.
=== Yakuza 5: 2012 ===
Mitsuo receives ¥6,000 in the ATM from Kiryu with the purpose of purchasing clothes for Christmas.
=== Yakuza 6: 2012-2017 ===
Mitsuo becomes an active baseball player at his school. His skills are so well-recognized that he may earn a scholarship for it. The thought of Mitsuo's chance at a scholarship being affected by their connection to Kazuma Kiryu is primarily what drives Haruka Sawamura away from the orphanage.
=== Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name: 2019 ===
Mitsuo is working various jobs. He visits Kiryu's grave on the anniversary of his death alongside Koji, Eri, Shiro, Izumi, and Riona after Haruka and Haruto leave, but before Ayako and Taichi arrive.
== Gallery ==
Y3 - Character Render - Mitsuo.png|Full-body render of Mitsuo in Yakuza 3
Morning Glory Orphanage Kids.jpg
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Morning Glory Orphanage Kids (Yakuza 6).jpg
== Notes ==
== References ==
Category:Morning Glory Orphanage
Category:Yakuza 3 Characters
Category:Yakuza: Dead Souls Characters
Category:Yakuza 5 Characters
Category:Yakuza 6 Characters