"Kraken-Chan and Surfer Jay Recruitment Guide in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza Hawaii"

In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, you step into the boots of Goro Majima, the Captain of the Goro Pirates. As you navigate the high seas, recruiting crew members is key to your success. Here’s how to acquire Kraken-Chan and enlist Surfer Jay into your crew.

How to Recruit Surfer Jay in Pirate Yakuza

Surfer Jay is a valuable recruit you can find in Honolulu. His base stats are notably higher than those of other early-game members, making him a great asset to your crew. However, recruiting him involves a bit of sailing and a unique challenge.

Start your journey by docking your ship at Madlantis. Once there, head to the tent opposite the Madlantis Golf Range, where you’ll find a variety of arcade games and claw machines. Look for the UFO Catcher Game, which may contain a blue plush called "Kraken-Chan." If Kraken-Chan isn’t available, speak to the attendant under the tent and request a prize switch in the machine.

Winning Kraken-Chan from the claw machine can be tricky and may require multiple attempts. Ensure you have enough cash before you start playing. The best strategy is to use the claw to nudge the plush until it falls into the prize slot. Once you’ve secured Kraken-Chan, return to your ship, the Goromaru, and sail back to Honolulu.

Upon arriving in Honolulu, head to the Anaconda Shopping Center and find Tropical Coco. If you're struggling to locate Surfer Jay, use your mini-map to spot the pirate member symbols marked with a bandana and sword. You’ll find Jay in a garage next to his surfboard. Engage in conversation with him, and he’ll share his personal struggles and relationship woes.

As the conversation unfolds, you’ll discover that Kraken-Chan is crucial for resolving Surfer Jay’s relationship issues. When prompted, gift him the plush. This gesture will convince Surfer Jay to join your crew, and his base stats will be displayed. While Surfer Jay doesn’t offer unique perks as a First Mate or Boarding Squad Leader, he’s essential for completionists looking to fully assemble their crew.

That’s how you can find Kraken-Chan and recruit Surfer Jay in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.

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