Hiroki Awano

==Summary==
Hiroki Awano (阿波野 大樹, Awano Hiroki) is a character in Yakuza 0. He is one of the three lieutenants of the Dojima Family and patriarch of the Taihei Association, a Tojo Clan subsidiary.
Although he is loyal to his fellow lieutenants (Shibusawa and Kuze) in serving the Dojima Family, he is also an opportunist.
He is acted and modelled by famous Japanese actor Riki Takeuchi.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Hiroki Awano
Origin: Like a Dragon
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Classification: Human, Yakuza
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Expert Martial Artist, Superhuman Speed, Statistics Amplification, Aura Manipulation and Rage Power (Via Heat Mode)
Attack Potency: Building level (Fought against Goro Majima and punched a massive crack into a wall with no ill effects)
Speed: Subsonic with Hypersonic combat speed and reactions (Easily kept up with Majima in combat and was fast enough to take shots from Lao Gui's pistol intended for Majima even while having previously suffered a beatdown from Majima)
Lifting Strength: Class 5 (Stopped Kiryu's punch with no difficulty at all)
Striking Strength: Building level
Durability: Building level (Took multiple beatdowns from Majima)
Stamina: High (Could withstand multiple gunshots from Lao Gui at non-vital areas after being beaten by Majima for some time)
Range: Standard Melee Range
Standard Equipment: A gun
Intelligence: Above Average (Seems to be a successful businessman with connections in the government) with Gifted combat skill
Weaknesses: Arrogant and a bit thick-headed. Holds immense respects for opponents that truly understand his plight. After being moved by Majima's words he decided to sacrifice himself to Lao Gui's bullets to save the Mad Dog of Shimano.
Notable Attacks/Techniques: Awano's fighting style revolves around brawling. His attacks are mainly jabs, wide swings, and a flip kick.
He proves to be quite a powerful individual as one of his QTEs show him punching a stone wall hard enough to majorly crack it without even injuring his own hand.
He is not a difficult boss for the majority of the fight, with most of his attacks being easily telegraphed and his guard easily broken. This changes with the passing of the above QTE, where he regains his old fighting prowess, now striking extremely quickly and can potentially half a players health on higher difficulties. In heat mode, he has the ability to shake off a strike to get in close for one of his combos.
==Gallery==
Awano Tattoo.png|Awano's Irezumi, Momotaro
Yakuza 0 OST - 41 With Vengeance|Awano's Theme
 
==Notable Matchups==
Victories:
Losses:
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