Trophy & Achievement Guide - Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Feb 27

If you’ve ever wanted to be a pirate, a yakuza, and a Hawaiian tourist all at once, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii has you covered. This game is packed with wild battles, bizarre side quests, and enough collectibles to make completionists going for 100% weep.

This guide will walk you through every achievement and trophy, from story progression to the grind-heavy challenges. Whether you're summoning gods with dark instruments, smashing barrels like a lunatic, or romancing your dream Minato Girl, we’ve got you covered.

Story Achievements (Unmissable)

These unlock automatically as you progress through the game. Just play through the main story, and you'll collect them all.

Shipwrecked – Completed Chapter 1.
Heart of Darkness – Completed Chapter 2.
The Old Man and the Sea – Completed Chapter 3.
Treasure Island – Completed Chapter 4.
Ya Gotta Keep Livin' – Completed the final chapter.

Abilities & Combat Achievements

You'll naturally unlock these as you play, but some might need grinding.

Fledgling Mad Dog – Obtain 10 abilities.
Powerful Mad Dog – Obtain 20 abilities.
Ferocious Mad Dog – Obtain 40 abilities.
Legendary Mad Dog – Obtain 60 abilities.

For these, just keep earning experience and unlocking abilities in the skill tree.

Boomerang Lover – Use the cutlass boomerang on enemies 100 times.
Chain Hook Expert – Use the chain hook on enemies 50 times.
Pistol Aficionado – Use the pistol on enemies 50 times.

You can grind these out by repeatedly using the weapons in battles.

Majima-Style Shenanigans

These require a bit of effort, but they embrace the madness.

Majima Everywhere – Create 56 doppelgangers.
- Involves some wacky side content—keep an eye out for doppelganger-related missions.
The Man Who Summoned the Gods – Play every dark instrument.
Divine Intervention – Summon the gods with dark instruments 30 times.
- Keep using the instruments until you hit the target.

Pirate Crew & Reputation Achievements

These are tied to recruiting and ranking up in the pirate world.

Welcome to the Goro Pirates! – Recruit 30 members.
The Goro Pirates Set Sail! – Recruit 50 members.
Goro Pirates, Go Go Go! – Recruit 80 members.
Sea Legs-Havers – Achieve the rank of Sea Legs-Havers.
Popular Picaroons – Achieve the rank of Popular Picaroons.
Buccaneer Bigshots – Achieve the rank of Buccaneer Bigshots.
Legends of the Sea – Achieve the rank of Legends of the Sea.

Recruiting pirates happens naturally, but for the higher ranks, expect to grind through missions.

Bounty & Coliseum Achievements

Prepare for lots of fighting.

Bounty Hunter – Complete 20 bounty missions.
Super Bounty Hunter – Complete 50 bounty missions.
New Star of the Coliseum – Win 10 matches in the Pirates' Coliseum.
Ace of the Coliseum – Win 20 matches in the Pirates' Coliseum.
Master of the Coliseum – Win 30 matches in the Pirates' Coliseum.
Legend of the Coliseum – Defeat the Amon Pirates.

These will take time, so pace yourself.

Boss Battle Achievements

Defeat key enemies throughout the game.

Showdown on Rokka Island – Win the battle on Rokka Island.
Showdown on Atali Island – Defeat the first Devil Flags officer.
Showdown in Flame Heaven – Defeat the second Devil Flags officer.
Showdown in Frost Heaven – Defeat the third Devil Flags officer.
Remember the Goro Pirates! – Defeat the leader of the Devil Flags.

These should come naturally as part of the story.

Exploration & Collectibles Achievements

These require traveling and collecting various in-game items.

Island Adventurer – Complete 10 different islands.
Novice Treasure Hunter – Obtain 10 treasures.
Expert Treasure Hunter – Obtain 40 treasures.
My Glorious Goromaru – Obtain 50 customization parts for the Goromaru.
Julie-chan's Biggest Fan – Create three different cannons at Julie’s Gearworks.
Rocket Sniper – Sink 5 enemy ships with the rocket launcher.
Domestic Pirate – Cook all recipes.
Goodbye, Old Me – Obtain 20 types of clothing.
Fashionista – Obtain 50 types of clothing.
Trendsetter – Obtain 100 types of clothing.
Memories of Honolulu – Take 30 different photos for the Photo Rally.

Social & Side Content Achievements

Make friends and enjoy Hawaii.

Extreme Extrovert – Befriend 50 people through Aloha Links.
By Hook or By Crook – Travel using the chain hook 20 times.
Hooking and Gathering – Capture 30 fish and bugs with the chain hook.
Taking the Scenic Route – Complete 10 substories.
Main Story? What’s That? – Complete 20 substories.
My Dream Minato Girl – Party with the Minato Girls and find true love.
Party Pirate – Play 10 different minigames.
High-Speed Pirate – Win 3 different cups in Dragon Kart.
Sea Shanties – Enjoy karaoke on the deck of the Goromaru.
Erudite Pirate – Obtain 5 certificates from the Ounabara Vocational School.
Crazy Captain – Complete all Crazy Delivery courses.
Barrel Basher – Destroy 1,500 barrels at the Bang Bang Batting Center.
Making a Menagerie – Obtain 7 pets.
Not Counting the Usual Ones – Obtain 2 balls.

Completionist Achievements

Obtained all trophies – Self-explanatory.
Obtained all achievements – You did it!

Final Tips

Substories & Side Content Are Key – Many trophies are tied to non-main story activities.
Grind Smart – Weapons, pirate ranks, and Coliseum matches will take time. Spread out the grind.
Check Your Progress – Use in-game trackers to avoid missing anything.
Enjoy the Madness – It’s a Like a Dragon game. Expect chaos.

Good luck, Captain Goro!

Andrew Bame

Andrew has spent over five years writing about video games and is the primary contributor/editor for GamerBlurb. With a background in creative writing and past experience in the industry, he’s mastered the art of turning hours of gaming into something that sounds like work. When he’s not writing he’s either getting distracted by various sidequests or occasionally pretending he’s good at League of Legends (#iron).