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How To Get Kraken-Chan and Recruit Surfer Jay in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

By JacobMar 18,2025

Set sail with Captain Goro Majima and build your ultimate Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii crew! This guide focuses on recruiting the cool surfer dude, Surfer Jay, and acquiring the coveted Kraken-Chan plush he desires.

Recruiting Surfer Jay requires a bit of a treasure hunt. First, you'll need to find Kraken-Chan, a blue plush toy. Head to Madlantis and locate the UFO Catcher claw machine near the Madlantis Golf Range. Kraken-Chan might not be immediately available; if not, ask the attendant to change the prizes.

Surfer Jay in Pirate Yakuza

Winning Kraken-Chan might take a few tries, so stock up on cash beforehand! Use the claw strategically to nudge the plush into the prize slot. Once you have Kraken-Chan, it's time to head to Honolulu.

Kraken-Chan plush needed to recruit Surfer Jay in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

In Honolulu, find Surfer Jay at Tropical Coco in the Anaconda Shopping Center. He's easily spotted near his surfboard. Talking to him reveals his romantic woes—and the solution: Kraken-Chan! Gift him the plush, and he'll happily join your Goro Pirates. While Surfer Jay doesn't offer unique stat boosts as First Mate or Boarding Squad Leader, he's a valuable addition for completionists. His cryptic clues don't make finding Kraken-Chan easy, so this guide helps streamline the process.

Now you know how to acquire Kraken-Chan and add Surfer Jay to your crew in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. Enjoy your Hawaiian adventure!

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

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