Gojiro Kiryu

Gojiro Kiryu is the main protagonist of the 2005 Hack-and-Slash action game Samurai Western. He is a samurai that traveled to the Wild West to find his brother Rando Kiryu after learning that he escaped to the United States and kill him. As Gojiro tries seeking answers, he finds out that the town he’s in is ruled by a corrupt land tycoon named Goldberg and his army of thugs. As a result, Gojiro draws his katana and slaughters his way.
He is voiced by Michael Shitanda; who is previously known as Masato Amada, who also voiced Junpei Shibayama, Blitzmon, Bolgmon and their shadow variants in Digimon Frontier and the Digimon Frontier: Island of Lost Digimon movie; with him only reprising the roles of Junpei and Blitzmon in the movie, Henri and Musol Yanii in Unlimited SaGa, Arbo (or Ekans) and the Kakureon Brother when it was younger in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!, Galeor in Summon Night 3, Daisuke Hagiwara in Dragon Drive and Tanabe in Ping Pong Club.
==History==
===Early Life ===
Little is known about Gojiro in the past other than the fact that he wanted to be a great samurai like Rando and used to trail behind him crying and even followed him into the bathroom at one point, which resulted in his mother scolding him for that event. At some point later on, Gojiro would train in the ways of Samurai and the code of Bushido before he learned of Rando’s whereabouts and decided to go look for him.
===Samurai Western===
Gojiro Kiryu; who is a wandering samurai that arrived from Japan, arrives to the Wild West in search of his brother Rando; who has escaped to the United States some time before, and kill him. Upon his arrival, Gojiro finds out that the region he’s in is under the tyrannical rule of a corrupt land tycoon named Goldberg; who has hired thugs that left the nearby settlements virtual ghost towns, after he dealt with some hostile cowboys. Although he is not interested in these kinds of events, Gojiro is drawn into conflict with Goldberg’s forces as his warrior’s code demands that he should do the right thing and help the people that are hurt by the tycoon.
After learning about a connection between Goldberg and his brother Rando, Gojiro has his last confrontation with Rando before killing him and later confronting Goldberg.
==Abilities==
Gojiro is trained and well-versed in the ways of the samurai, and the code of Bushido. He is very skilled in swordsmanship, as he’s been able to deflect bullets and cut them in half, as well as sending the enemy’s throwing knifes right back at them with his own katana. Gojiro can also dodge and roll out of the way of enemy fire or even close the distance with enemies. When in his Ultimate Master Mode, Gojiro is able to deliver finishing strikes without being attacked and by continuously defeating opponents, Gojiro will remain in Ultimate Master Mode and keep it full. Gojiro is also able to perform super combo attacks whenever he goes up against boss characters, severely damaging them. 
===Sword Stances===
As the player progresses through the game, they unlock various swords that allow them; whilst assuming the role of Gojiro, to get in six different stances and continue fighting. These different stances are:
* Normal - The default stance the player is in once they start the game. This also applies with the Shinbutsu-Goshirae sword.
*High - The default stance the player is in once they unlock the Makiwari sword. This also applies with the Hyakki Yako and Metsu Ryoto swords, as well as the Scythe.
*Low - The default stance the player is in once they unlock the Nodachi sword. This also applies with the Gekokujo and Murasame swords, as well as the Trident.
*Sheathed - The default stance the player is in once they unlock the Amatsuyu sword. This also applies with the Hadarayuki, Oni Dankon and Un’en.
*One-Handed - The default stance the player is in once they unlock the Daihan’nya sword. This also applies with the Akitsu, Scissor 61 and Takefuji.
*Dual-Wield - The default stance the player is in once they unlock the Shibuki sword. This also applies with the Hyakka Ryoran, Sobusho and Jumangoku.
===Master Modes===
Master Mode changes depending on the weapon Gojiro is using. There are 5 different stances, which are decided by Gojiro’s current weapon. These stances determine what effects Master Mode will have on Gojiro. In addition, if the player fills up the whole gauge, they trigger Ultimate Master Mode. The various Master Modes below are:
* Steel Arm - A high stance Master Mode that allows Gojiro to use powerful attacks that send enemies flying. The disadvantage that this Master Mode has is Gojiro not being able to dodge or counterattack.
*Demon Eye - A low stance Master Mode that allows Gojiro to make the target freeze in place once the player presses R2 on their Playstation 2 controller. The disadvantage that this Master Mode has is Gojiro’s defense being reduced while he freezes an enemy.
*Hand of God - A sheathed Master Mode that allows Gojiro to enable long-distance attacks. The disadvantage that this Master Mode has is Gojiro’s attacks knocking him down.
*Godspeed - A one-handed Master Mode that allows Gojiro to move incredibly fast. Its disadvantages are unknown.
*Divine Armor - A dual-wielding Master Mode that allows Gojiro to render him invincible to enemies. The disadvantage that this Master Mode has is Gojiro’s health being depleted every time he attacks.
*Ultimate Master Mode - When in this mode, Gojiro is able to deliver finishing strikes without being attacked and by continuously defeating opponents, Gojiro will remain in Ultimate Master Mode and keep it full. Gojiro is also able to perform super combo attacks whenever he goes up against boss characters, severely damaging them.
==Paraphernalia==
===Weapons===
====Normal Stance ==== 
*Torakaton - Gojiro’s favorite katana and his signature weapon. It’s also his favorite sword and although there’s nothing special about it, it is well-used and cared for.
* Shinbutsu-Goshirae - Gojiro’s other weapon. It has a beautiful blade that’s sharp enough to drain the blood of its victims. The question here is “Does it shine out of purity or blood lust?”
====High Stance====
*Makiwari - One of Gojiro’s weapons if he’s in a high stance. With this sword, Gojiro is able to send enemies flying with its powerful attacks. Its heavy blade can mow enemies down like they’re grass.
*Hyakki Yako - One of Gojiro’s weapons if he’s in a high stance. This sword is nicely weighted, as it’s able to send enemies flying.
*Metsu Ryoto - One of Gojiro’s weapons if he’s in a high stance. It is said that this sword is able to cut through a dragon’s hide,
*Scythe - One of Gojiro’s weapons if he’s in a high stance. Unlike the other high-stance sword weapons, this weapon takes the form of a giant scythe and it can cut through anything that gets in its way. One swipe from this weapon starts a symphony of death.
====Low Stance==== 
*Nodachi - One of Gojiro’s weapons if he’s in a low stance. By deflecting bullets, Gojiro can send them back to the shooter and skewer enemies with this weapon’s long blade.
*Gekokujo - One of Gojiro’s weapons if he’s in a low stance. By deflecting bullets, Gojiro can send them back to the shooter and the sword is nicely decorated.
*Trident - One of Gojiro’s weapons if he’s in a low stance. By deflecting bullets, Gojiro can send them back to the shooter and it’s based on Roman Gladiator weapons.
*Murasame - One of Gojiro’s weapons if he’s in a low stance. By deflecting bullets, Gojiro can send them back to the shooter and this sword has devoured countless souls. Those who wield this weapon are cursed to thirst for blood.
====Sheathed====
*Amatsuyu - One of Gojiro’s weapons of he’s in a sheathed stance. Although this weapon can’t deflect bullets, Gojiro can still dodge these bullets. Its blade has no guard.
* Hadarayuki - One of Gojiro’s weapons of he’s in a sheathed stance. Although this weapon can’t deflect bullets, Gojiro can still dodge these bullets. This sword is able to create a snowstorm of blood.
* Oni Dankon - One of Gojiro’s weapons of he’s in a sheathed stance. Although this weapon can’t deflect bullets, Gojiro can still dodge these bullets. This used to be Rando’s sword.
*Un’en - One of Gojiro’s weapons of he’s in a sheathed stance. Although this weapon can’t deflect bullets, Gojiro can still dodge these bullets. Its sheath is decorated with a beautiful “cloud and smoke” design. This double-edged sword is able to burn through its victims like fire.
====One-Handed====
* Daihan’nya - One of Gojiro’s weapons if he’s in a one-handed stance. With this sword, it allows Gojiro to move swiftly and even double jump. It was named for a Buddhist sutra that it was exchanged for.
*Akitsu - One of Gojiro’s weapons if he’s in a one-handed stance. With this sword, it allows Gojiro to move swiftly and even double jump, as he’s able to dart around about like a dragonfly.
*Scissor 61 - One of Gojiro’s weapons if he’s in a one-handed stance. With this sword, it allows Gojiro to move swiftly and even double jump. This is Goldberg’s one-handed weapon and the shotgun doesn’t seem to work.
*Takefuji - One of Gojiro’s weapons if he’s in a one-handed stance. With this sword, it allows Gojiro to move swiftly and even double jump. It is made by a gunsmith named Don Zimmer, who was attracted to the samurai way and made this bayonet/saber combination.
====Dual-Wielding==== 
*Shibuki - One of Gojiro’s weapons if he’s in a dual-wielding stance. Unlike the other stances, which primarily have one sword, this stance allows for two swords. With these swords, Gojiro is protected from being knocked down and flowers of blood start to bloom whenever this sword is drawn.
*Hyakka Ryoran - One of Gojiro’s weapons if he’s in a dual-wielding stance. Unlike the other stances, which primarily have one sword, this stance allows for two swords. With these swords, Gojiro is protected from being knocked down. It’s more refined than the Shibuki sword.
*Sobusho - One of Gojiro’s weapons if he’s in a dual-wielding stance. Unlike the other stances, which primarily have one sword, this stance allows for two swords. However, Sobusho consists of two axes, unlike the other dual-wielding swords. With these axes, Gojiro is protected from being knocked down. These two weapons rain blood on the perched western plains.
*Jumangoku - One of Gojiro’s weapons if he’s in a dual-wielding stance. Unlike the other stances, which primarily have one sword, this stance allows for two swords. With these swords, Gojiro is protected from being knocked down. However, Jumangoku consists of two saws, unlike the other dual-wielding swords. With these saws, Gojiro is able to christen a festival of blood. Enemies are likely to faint at the mere sight of them.
==Relationships==
===Family===
*Unnamed Parents (Deceased) - Gojiro’s parents. While Rando told Gojiro about him always trailing behind him before his demise, he mentioned that their mother scolded him for following Rando to the bathroom.
*Rando Kiryu (Older Brother; Deceased) - Gojiro’s older brother.
===Friends / Allies=== 
*Ralph Norman -
* Claudia -
*Joey -
*Donald -
*Anne Barret -
=== Enemies===
*Donald (former enemy) -
*Franklin Goldberg (archenemy) -
*Jean-Jacques Wilson -
*Killer and Nathan -
*Faceless -
*Kyril -
==Quotes==
==Gallery==
File:Samurai Western (PS2) - Longplay (Full Game) (PlayStation 2)
File:Samurai Western JP Cover PS2.jpg|Gojiro and Goldberg’s thugs in the JP Cover of the Game.
File:Gojiro and Rando SW Cover 1.jpg|Gojiro and Rando.
File:Samurai Western Poster.jpg
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