Karaoke (カラオケ) is a rhythm-based minigame first appearing in Yakuza 3.
Gameplay[]
The player must press the corresponding button in time to the music. There are three different types of input, which are "rapid press", "hold", and a normal press. In most games, the only buttons required are the four face buttons (varies depending on platform) though in Yakuza 3, 4, 5 and Dead Souls, the directional pad is also utilized.
In Kurohyou: Ryu ga Gotoku Shinsho, the only action required is to rapidly press the 
button, while in Kurohyou 2: Ryu ga Gotoku Ashura-hen, the gameplay is the same as the mainline games, except there are now some notes which require pressing two buttons simultaneously.
If a high enough score is achieved, a cinematic scene relating to the song will play.
Companions[]
In Yakuza 3, 4, 5, 0, Kiwami, 6, and Kiwami 2, the player can have another character accompany them to Karaoke, which usually requires enough story progress or enough affinity. In Kiwami, the partner must be brought to Karaokekan, while in the other games, the singer has the option to call the singer to the karaoke booth. In Kiwami 2 and 3, Kiryu must have Haruka walking together with him to have her sing.
Songs[]
Main Games[]
Yakuza 3[]
| Title Card | Title | Singer(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS3 version | Remastered version | ||
|
I Wanna Change Myself | Haruka Sawamura | |
|
Kamurocho Lullaby | Kazuma Kiryu | |
|
Saturday Night☆Lover | Mika Tsuchiya, Rina Ayukawa, Eri Momoka, | Mika Tsuchiya, Ranko Yazuki, Reimi Hanayama |
|
Shooting Star | Mika Tsuchiya, Nao Kaneshiro, Nemu, Sayaka Araki | Mika Tsuchiya, Miyu Shiraboshi, Nao Kaneshiro |
|
Summer Memories | Saya Unten, Shizuka Muto, Rina Sakurai | Saya Unten, Shiori Nagamori, Rin Sasaba |
|
Where Has Your Touch Gone? | Riho Nishiyama | Kana Momonogi |
Yakuza 4[]
Yakuza 5[]
Yakuza 0[]
| Title Card | Title | Singer(s) | Interjections |
|---|---|---|---|
|
x3 SHINE | Yuki, Riku Minato | Kazuma Kiryu, Goro Majima |
|
24-hour Cinderella | Goro Majima | — |
|
Bakamitai | Kazuma Kiryu | — |
|
Heartbreak Mermaid | Ayaka Tomoda, Chika Arimura | Kazuma Kiryu, Goro Majima |
|
Judgement -Shinpan- | Akira Nishikiyama, Kazuma Kiryu | Kazuma Kiryu |
|
Rouge of Love | Haruki Sato, Hibiki Otsuki | Kazuma Kiryu, Goro Majima |
Yakuza Kiwami[]
Yakuza 6[]
Yakuza Kiwami 2[]
Yakuza: Like a Dragon[]
Spin-off Titles[]
Kurohyō: Ryū ga Gotoku Shinshō[]
- MUPPET
Kurohyō 2: Ryū ga Gotoku Ashura-hen[]
Yakuza: Dead Souls[]
Ryū ga Gotoku Ishin![]
| Title Card | Title | Singer(s) |
|---|---|---|
|
Ashura Komachi | Ikumatsu |
|
Kokyou ni Nishiki wo Kazarubeshi | Nagakura Shinpachi |
| Harapeko Biyori | Haruka | |
|
Ijizakura | Sakamoto Ryoma |
|
Samurai Ondo | Okita Soji |
