Futoshi Shimano

==Summary==
Futoshi Shimano (嶋野 太, Shimano Futoshi) is a character in the Yakuza series. He is the head of the Shimano Family.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Futoshi Shimano
Origin: Like a Dragon
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Classification: Human, Yakuza Patriarch of the Shimano Family
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Expert Grappler, Weapon Mastery (As shown during the Jingweon Massacre where he killed many armed men with a gun, also is adept with a katana and uses Heat to increase it's power), Statistics Amplification, Rage Power and Aura Manipulation (With Heat), Regeneration (Low. Can heal himself using Heat, though he has to stand still for that)
Attack Potency: Building level (Comparable to rusty Kazuma Kiryu and is respected by Goro Majima)
Speed: Subsonic movement speed with Hypersonic combat speed and reactions (Comparable to Kiryu)
Lifting Strength: Class 5 (Comparable to, if not a bit stronger than a rusty Kiryu in that department)
Striking Strength: Building level
Durability: Building level (Took brutal beatings from Kiryu twice)
Stamina: Quite high. Wasn't tired after the Jingweon Massacre and could withstand long battles with Kiryu.
Range: Standard melee range with his fists, extended melee range with a katana, hundreds of meters with firearms
Standard Equipment: A katana and gun
Intelligence: Average, though is skilled at leading his Clan and in Yakuza business.
Weaknesses: Standard human weaknesses, is arrogant
Notable Attacks/Techniques: Shimano's fighting style consists mainly of grappling and powerful punches, charges and kicks, all amplified by Heat. In his second fight he uses a katana and swings it slowly, but with a lot of strength.
==Gallery==
Shimano Tattoo.png|Shimano's Irezumi
Yakuza Kiwami OST - 00 Receive You Reborn|Theme of Shimano Family vs Kazama Family
Yakuza Kiwami OST - 12 Pray Me Revive|Shimano's Battle Theme
 
==Notable Matchups==
Victories:
Losses:
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Category:Like a Dragon
Category:Characters
Category:Male Characters
Category:Gun Users
Category:Sword Users
Category:Statistics Amplification Users
Category:Evil Characters
Category:Rage Users
Category:Regeneration Users
Category:Game Bosses
Category:Antagonists
Category:Weapon Masters
Category:Aura Users
Category:Criminals
Category:Murderers