In Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, substories are optional quests you can take on as Kazuma Kiryu. You’ll find these side missions all over Kamurocho and Downtown Ryukyu, and completing them is worthwhile because each one rewards you with a special item, making them enjoyable and beneficial.
This guide covers all 31 substories in Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, organized by location (Kamurocho and Downtown Ryukyu) and chapter. It details where to find each substory, what you need to do to start it, and the rewards you’ll receive for finishing it.
All Yakuza Kiwami 3 Substories, Rewards, and How to Get Them
| Substory | Location / How to Unlock | Rewards |
|---|---|---|
| #1: Connected By LaLaLa Love! | Automatically acquired during Chapter 1, on Taihei Boulevard, Kamurocho. | Cell Phone Customization LaLaLa Mobile Network |
| #2: Love’s Cupid | Automatically acquired during Chapter 2, on Ryukyu Blvd., Downtown Ryukyu. | None |
| #3: So Fast, Soba Delivery Run | Visit the Public Market in Downtown Ryukyu from Chapter 2 onward and speak with the arguing NPCs at the Soba place. | 10,000 Yen Stamina X |
| #4: Master Kame Hit Me | Visit the east end of the beach outside Morning Glory. | 30,000 Yen |
Kamurocho Substories (Tokyo)
Image bv TopMob; Source Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and Sega Chapter 1: New Beginning
| Substory Number | Substory | Location | Prerequisite | Clear Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Connected by LaLaLa Love! | Taihei Boulevard, Kamurocho (Near Millennium Tower) | Already available. | Lalaloveland Mobile Network and Phone Customization Access |
While playing through the main story, players will be prompted to complete some substories.
Chapter 4: The Man in the Sketch
| Substory Number | Substory | Location | Prerequisite | Clear Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Leave It All to Akko-san! In Kamurocho! | South Area of Tenkaichi Street, Kamurocho (Next to Taxi Stop) | Clear Substory #17: Leave It All to Akko-san! In Okinawa!, clear Total Annihilation: Okinawa’s Last Stand, and unlock Baddie Battles in Kamurocho | Anokane Antenna and Akko-san Recruit (Haisai Girl Baddie) |
| #19 | Retake the Dragon Palace | Park Boulevard, Kamurocho (Near the intersection and Kiss Shot and Bar) | Already available. | Star Antenna (Green) and Dragon Palace Access |
| #20 | Welcome to the Information Age! | East Millennium Tower Street, Kamurocho (Outside Plaza Area) | Already available. | None |
| #21 | A Rookie’s Dilemma | Northeast of West Park, Kamurocho (Speak to the man on the bench) | Already available. | None |
| #22 | The Red Balloon | Northeast Area of West Park, Kamurocho | Already available. | Flower Antenna (Sky Blue) |
| #23 | Baby Be Gone | Theater Square, Kamurocho | Already available. | Toughness ZZ and Lucky Money Charm Strap |
| #24 | In My Pocket… | Theater Square, Kamurocho | Already available. | None |
| #25 | Mars Fighters, Reunited! | Theater Square, Kamurocho | Already available. | None |
| #26 | Anything for Mama’s Love | Senryo Avenue, Kamurocho | Already available. | Amulet Strap (Blue) and Masahiko Recruit (Haisai Girl Baddie) |
| #27 | Wannabe Kpop Idol | Theater Avenue, Kamurocho | Already available. | Toyomi and Kiyomi Recruits (Haisai Girl Baddie) |
| #28 | Life Goes On | Senryo Avenue, Kamurocho | Already available. | Fortune Teller Nanbara Recruit (Haisai Girl Baddie) |
Before starting any side stories involving fighting, make sure Kiryu has improved his skills and increased his health and attack strength. It’s best to level him up a bit first.
Chapter 6: Gameplan
| Substory Number | Substory | Location | Prerequisite | Clear Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #29 | Date-San’s Pride | Tenkaichi Street, Kamurocho (Outside of New Serena.) | Already available. | New Serena Mama Recruit (Haisai Girl Baddie) |
| #30 | A Star’s Debut at Star Dust | Tenkaichi Street, Kamurocho (Inside Stardust) | Already available. | 10,000 Yen, Illuminated Antenna (Rainbow), and Kazuki and Yuya Recruits (Haisai Girl Baddie) |
Post-Game Chapter
| Substory Number | Substory | Location | Prerequisite | Clear Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #31 | A Challenger Arrives! Jo Amon! | Secluded Mountain Arena (Take the Taxi) | Clear Finale: Ambition, unlock Premium Adventure Mode, and defeat all Coliseum enemies. | None |
Downtown Ryūkyū Substories (Okinawa)
Image bv TopMob; Source Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and Sega Chapter 2: The Ryudo Encounter
| Substory Number | Substory | Location | Prerequisite | Clear Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Love’s Cupid | Ryūkyū Boulevard, Downtown Ryūkyū (Near Smile Burger) | Already available. | No Rewards |
| #3 | So Fast Soba Delivery Run! | Public Market, Downtown Ryūkyū (Near the Noodle Stall) | Already available. | 10,000 Yen and Staminan X |
| #4 | Master Kame Hit Me | East Area of the Beach Coastline (Outside of Morning Glory Orphanage) | Already available. | 30,000 Yen |
| #5 | Master Kame Hit Me Returns | East Area of the Beach Coastline (Outside of Morning Glory Orphanage) | Clear Substory #4: Master Kame Hit Me | 50,000 Yen |
You can use the Street Surfer to speed up deliveries in Substory 3.
Chapter 3: Power Struggle
| Substory Number | Substory | Location | Prerequisite | Clear Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Master Kame Hit Me: Endgame | East Area of the Beach Coastline (Outside of Morning Glory Orphanage.) | Clear Substory #5: Master Kame Hit Me Returns | 100,000 Yen |
| #7 | Excuse Me! | Northwest Area of Hatsumachi, Downtown Ryūkyū | Already available. | 30,000 Yen |
| #8 | Excuse Me Again! | Northwest Area of Hatsumachi, Downtown Ryūkyū | Clear Substory #7: Excuse Me! | White Magatama Strap |
| #9 | Well, Excuse YOU! | Northwest Area of Hatsumachi, Downtown Ryūkyū (Evening only.) | Clear Substory #8: Excuse Me Again!, and Haisai Girls Feature unlocked | Teruyo Recruit (Haisai Girl Baddie) |
| #10 | Spin For Winning? For Winnie? | Kariyushi Arcade, Downtown Ryūkyū | Already available. | Downtown Ryūkyū Raffle and Fortune Finder Photo Rally |
| #11 | The Next-Gen Dream Machine | Ryūkyū Boulevard, Downtown Ryūkyū (Near Coffee Shop) | Haisai Girls Feature unlocked. | Street Surfer Mk.0 |
Sometimes, multiple parts of the story happen in the same place. If you want to start the next part, simply leave the area, do something else like shop or eat, and then come back.
Chapter 4: The Man in the Sketch
Chapter 4 introduces new side stories focused on Okinawa, letting you recruit more Haisai Girls members, such as Akko, and unlock customization options for Kazuma Kiryu’s phone.
| Substory # | Substory | Location | Prerequisite | Clear Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Life is Precious | Inari Bridge, Downtown Ryūkyū | Already available. | Mystical Moisturizer |
| #13 | The Sweetest Treat | Inari Bridge, Downtown Ryūkyū | Already available. | Reiko Recruit (Haisai Girl Baddie) |
| #14 | Big City Dreams | Hatsumachi, Downtown Ryūkyū (Outside POPPO) | Already available. | Hina, Tokyo Hopeful Recruit (Haisai Girl Baddie) |
| #15 | It’s Tough Being a Dad | Beach Coastline (Outside of Morning Glory Orphanage) | Already available. | No Rewards |
| #16 | Keep at It, Parents! | Front Yard, Morning Glory Orphanage (Approach Mame, the dog) | Clear Substory #15: It’s Tough Being a Dad | No Rewards |
| #17 | Leave It All to Akko-san! In Okinawa! | In front of Kariyushi Arcade, Downtown Ryūkyū (Leave the Chura Bar) | Already available. | Sticker: Leisure Trip, Sticker: Akko-san, Akko-san Travel Strap, Anokane Strap, Akko-san Lock Screen, and Gold Akko-san Statue for Morning Glory. |
To get all the rewards from Akko in Substory 17, including items to customize your phone, be sure to follow her instructions closely.
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