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"Guide to Recruiting Kraken-Chan and Surfer Jay in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza"

Author : Liam Apr 20,2025

In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, you step into the adventurous life of Goro Majima, Captain of the Goro Pirates. As you navigate the high seas, one of your key tasks is to recruit valuable crew members, such as Kraken-Chan and Surfer Jay. Here's a detailed guide on how to bring them into your crew.

How to Recruit Surfer Jay in Pirate Yakuza

Surfer Jay in Pirate YakuzaSurfer Jay is a prime recruit you can find in Honolulu, whose superior base stats make him a valuable asset to your crew. Recruiting him, however, involves a bit more effort and some sailing. You can approach this recruitment in any order, but starting your journey in Madlantis to secure a crucial item for Surfer Jay is the most straightforward path.

Once you've docked at Madlantis, head towards the tent opposite the Madlantis Golf Range, which houses a variety of arcade games, including the claw machines. You're looking for the UFO Catcher Game, where you might find a blue plush known as "Kraken-Chan." Surfer Jay has a soft spot for this plush, but it's not always available. If Kraken-Chan isn't in the machine, speak to the attendant under the tent and request a prize switch-out.

Kraken-Chan plush needed to recruit Surfer Jay in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in HawaiiWinning Kraken-Chan from the claw machine can be a challenge, similar to real-life experiences. Ensure you have enough in-game currency before you start, and use the claw to nudge the plush until it falls into the prize slot. Once Kraken-Chan is securely in your inventory, set sail back to Honolulu.

Upon arrival, make your way to the Tropical Coco in the Anaconda Shopping Center. You can use a cab, your street surfer, or simply run there. To find Surfer Jay, open your mini-map and look for the pirate member symbols marked with a bandana and sword, indicating potential recruits. You'll spot Jay lounging in a garage near his surfboard. Engage him in conversation, and he'll open up about his personal struggles and relationship issues.

As the conversation progresses, you'll discover that Kraken-Chan is the key to resolving Surfer Jay's troubles and convincing him to join the Goro Pirates. When the moment is right, present the plush to Jay. This gesture will win him over, and he'll join your crew, displaying his base stats. While Surfer Jay doesn't offer unique perks as a First Mate or Boarding Squad Leader, his recruitment is essential for those aiming for 100% completion in *Pirate Yakuza*.

And that's how you successfully find Kraken-Chan and recruit Surfer Jay in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.

*Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii* is currently available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.

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