Ryo Hazuki is the protagonist of Shenmue, putting you directly in his shoes throughout the game. He's an 18-year-old living in Yamanose, Yokosuka, Japan, at the Hazuki Residence alongside his father Iwao, the housekeeper Ine-san, and Fuku-san, a live-in student training in the family's Hazuki style of jujitsu. Ryo grew up learning martial arts from his father from an early age, though his mother passed away when he was young—details about her remain sparse. He takes after his father's serious demeanor, though he's known for being a bit reckless at times.
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