IW Kazuma Kiryu full version

by Eggman249·v1.6·Updated 2026-02-26

Give Kazuma Kiryu his complete resurrected dragon look in "Yakuza 8", including a lot of UI elements.

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Give Kazuma Kiryu his complete resurrected dragon look in "Yakuza 8", including a lot of UI elements.

IW Kiryu Complete

🎮 **Gives Kazuma Kiryu his complete resurrected dragon look from "Yakuza 8"! ** This mod not only changes the appearance of the character, but also carefully modifies a large number of game UI elements, allowing you to experience the Kiryu style of "Yakuza 8" in the HD version of "Yakuza 3".

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✨ Core Functions

  • **Iconic Hairstyle**: All of Kiryu’s cutscenes and default in-game hair style have been replaced with the iconic off-white Resurrection Dragon hair style in “Yakuza 8”, showing the charm of the past.
  • **HD Face**: Adopts the facial texture from "Yakuza 8" and is still compatible with in-game makeup options.
  • **Classic Suit**: Completely replaces Kiryu's default suit with the "Yakuza 8" version, fully functional. The shoes use higher-definition textures from "Yakuza 6".
  • **Smart Adaptation**: Kiryu's default hair color has been recolored to gray. This means that even if you put a hat on him, it will fit the "Silver Fox" look perfectly, without having to manually make a custom model for each hat.

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📜 Update log

**Update 1.1**

  • Updated all demo UI, including menus, darts game, conversation avatars, side story images and boutique images, to make them more consistent with his "Yakuza 8" appearance.
  • Both masks will now retain his Yakuza 8 hairstyle instead of the default Yakuza 3 hairstyle.

**UPDATE 1.5 FULL RELEASE**

  • Although not the entire UI of the main game, a considerable part has been edited. More side story pictures will be added in subsequent updates.
  • Socks no longer have molding issues when wearing a suit when forced to wear a suit, and appropriate bloodstain textures have been added to the suit in the chase sequence.
  • Added his watch to the in-game boutique version of the suit, since the game itself doesn't allow you to equip a watch.
  • Updated character profile picture and LaLaLa Mobile profile picture to reflect his Yakuza 8 appearance.
  • Kiryu’s phone sticker is now his Yakuza 8 face.
  • Bandanas, masks, etc. have been edited to use Yakuza 8 hairstyles, and his non-back hair style now uses the correct gray texture from Yakuza 8.

**Update 1.6**

  • Thanks to the help of **Saphilsong**, we have re-adjusted the weight of the suit pants in "Yakuza 8" - no more "sagging hips" when running! (Also recommend their **Boutique Suit Pants Fix** mod)
  • Additional UI changes have been made to different mini-games and side stories, mainly focusing on content related to "Bad Boy Dragon" and "Morning Glory Orphanage".

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⚠️ Known issues

  • I had to remove the "shoe-off" version for shorts so that his socks wouldn't penetrate his pants when he takes off his shoes indoors. So if you don't wear long pants indoors, he defaults to socks on your shoes that will look weird. If you want to wear shorter pants, switch to different shoes.

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**💡 Usage Suggestions**: Use it with other clothing repair modules for better results! Enjoy the legendary "Dragon of Dojima"'s new silver hair style!

Install & use Install: follow the bundled instructions

  1. Unzip the archive from playbuff and read the bundled readme / instructions first.
  2. There is no universal mod manager for this game: some mods replace game files directly, some go into a game-specific Mods folder, and some need a game-specific community loader or tool first — follow the bundled readme.
  3. Place the files exactly as the readme says; mods with listed dependencies need those installed too.
  4. Launch the game to confirm it loaded; some games require enabling mods in settings or an in-game mod menu.

Install locations vary a lot between games and mods — the bundled readme is the most reliable guide.

File & checksum

Filename
IW Kiryu Complete 1.6
File size
88.0 MiB