Learn how to play Karaoke in Like a Dragon: Ishin!, including song list, gameplay mechanics, how to achieve Preferred Performer rank, and maxing bond with the Utamaruya owner.
The Karaoke minigame in Like a Dragon: Ishin! can be found at the Utamaruya singing bar in Fushimi. It becomes accessible in Chapter 2, shortly after a chase sequence. The bar is located in the northwestern corner of the main street of Fushimi, near the northern gate leading to Rakugai/Rakunai.
There are seven songs available for Karaoke: Iji Sakura, Harapeko Biyori, Asura Komachi, Samurai Ondo, Kokyou ni Nishiki o Kazaru Beshi, Baka Mitai, and Ichizu Samurai. For most songs, you can either Sing as Ryoma or perform a Casual or Passionate Backup. Casual Backup offers easier inputs but caps your score at 90, while Passionate Backup allows for higher scores.
Karaoke Gameplay
The minigame involves hitting controller face buttons in time with prompts that move along lines. A brush indicates the timing, and pressing the corresponding button as the brush passes over it results in a score. 'Great' is the highest timing accuracy. Missing notes or pressing the wrong button will result in a failed input.
Completing Karaoke Songs
To complete a song for the in-game Completion List, you must achieve the 'Preferred Performer' rank, which requires a score of at least 90 points. This must be done for all songs. Since Casual Backup limits your score to 90, it is recommended to use Passionate Backup for songs where you aim for this rank. Most songs are relatively easy to achieve this score on, with Ichizu Samurai (Truehearted Samurai) being the most challenging due to its tempo changes and difficult button sequences.
Maxing Bond with the Utamaruya Owner
To increase your bond with the Utamaruya owner, simply play songs to completion. After each song, exit the menu and speak to him again to start a new song, rather than extending the current session. This costs 500 mon per song but progresses the bond. After about four or five songs, the owner will mention a mess needing cleanup. Play one more song, then leave the Utamaruya and visit another building (like Teradaya or Komaki Dojo) before returning. Upon your return, you'll find samurai outside. Defeating them will result in the owner thanking you with a Phoenix Feather, maxing your bond and earning 1,500 Virtue.
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