Shoichi Nanba

Shoichi Nanba (, Nanba Shōichi) also known by his pen name Shoichi Akiba (, Akiba Shōichi), is a minor character in Yakuza: Like a Dragon. He is a freelance journalist.
== Background ==
Shoichi was born to unnamed parents as the younger brother to Yu Nanba, with whom he developed a very close bond. He later became a freelance journalist and chose the pen name Shoichi Akiba. In 2018, six months before the events of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, he learned of the counterfeiting operation in Isezaki Ijincho and infiltrated Ijincho to investigate it.
Although he was able to close in on the truth in a matter of days, he quickly caught the interest of the Geomijul, which he noted in a message to his brother. This would appear to be his last contact with the outside world. While he was allowed to remain in Ijincho's residential district, an arrangement made by Seonhee, this was under the condition that he would work as an asset to the Geomijul which prohibited him from leaving the district, though he was given proper care. 
== Involvement ==
=== Yakuza: Like a Dragon: 2019 ===
After the events that lead to the fire at the Geomijul, Shoichi reunites with his brother and is allowed to go free. He informs his brother he is planning to get married to his female chaperone during the reunion.
Category:Unseen Characters
Category:Geomijul
Category:Yakuza: Like a Dragon Characters
Category:Yakuza: Like a Dragon Minor Characters