When Sagawa was 10 years old, he found an injured sparrow on the street and took him home to take care of it, despite the fact that his parents forbade him from keeping pets. S POILER W ARNING: Plot details for Yakuza 0 follow. The fact he decided against killing Majima after all further complicates matters. He also said he was willing to fulfil his end of the deal that time, although whether he was sincere or not is a matter of debate. When he prepares to execute Majima for his failure to assassinate Makoto, he mentions that to be deceived by him was 'heartbreaking'. Sagawa's sarcasm makes it difficult to tell whether he has genuine ill-will towards Majima, simply sees himself as doing his job, or actually has a soft spot for him. He suspected that Majima was lying by omission when he implied he killed Makoto, but did not press him on that matter, as to lead him to believe he'd fallen for the lie.

Indeed, his level-headedness may lead one to underestimate him. Sagawa is also more intelligent than he appears. His fixation with exerting authority over others is not unlike his oath brother Shimano, and is implied to stem from being raised by abusive parents. He also repeatedly raised the required amount of money Majima had to raise in order to return to the Tojo Clan, simply to toy with the ex-yakuza. This domineering behavior extends to showing up unannounced at The Grand in order to embarrass Majima, or telling him out of the blue to meet him for drinks without asking. As Majima's handler, he is fully invested in the job, and is knowingly invasive towards him to the point of discomfort, suggesting that Sagawa enjoys dominating other people. This may give the impression that he is rather aloof, but Sagawa isn't above parleying with Majima, to whom he frequently makes sarcastic quips. Sagawa has a nonchalant demeanor, rarely losing his temper or raising his voice whatever situation he finds himself in. After getting shot in the hand, he wears bandages on it for the rest of the game. Sagawa wears a brown suit with tan pinstripes, off-white dress shirt, and a deep red tie. He appears to be in his early to mid 50's.

He has deep, heavyset bags under his eyes, and maintains a skeptical expression.

His face is wrinkled and he sports scraggly facial hair. … and somehow Saejima’s story ends up with him chasing a giant bear.Sagawa has short gray hair. And thus begins Saejima’s journey of Yakuza 5. However, the prison warden, Kitakata Taizo, who also knows the truth surrounding Majima’s death, isn’t about to let him off easy. The event changes his original intention to serve his sentence, as he decides to make a run for it. Reported in the daily paper, he sees “Goro Majima, dead”. A dangerous man by the name of Hiroshi Hara is on a constant prawl after Saejima, and the shady prison warden, Kitakata Taizo.Īfter enduring two years in prison, Saejima receives devastating news. He befriends his two cellmates Heihachiro Oshima and Himura. Several new characters are introduced to the Saejima saga. Regardless of the result, as a man true to his words, Saejima turned himself in to keep his promise. Their worst fears came true, as it was evident that Saejima has indeed lost his fierce touch over the years. In order to help his old friend, Goro got his gang to “test” out Saejima, to see if he still had it in him. However, Goro’s concern was that he might have lost a step and was no longer fit to live the harsh prison lifestyle.

He promised him that he would strengthen the Tojo clan, but to do so, it would require returning to prison for another year or two, to serve his sentence and cleanse his mind. In Yakuza 5, he finds himself back in prison to start his journey.ĭuring a yakiniku dinner (Korean BBQ) with his close friend, Goro Majima, Saejima spoke of his promise with Kazuma Kiryu. Trouble seems to follow the hardboiled Taiga Saejima wherever he goes.

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