The New Episode In The 'What Is Shenmue?' Miniseries Focuses On The Characters

The Shenmue I and Shendmue II HD remasters are only a couple of weeks ago and, as we get closer to this highly anticipated release, Sega has decided to keep spoiling us(in a good way) with some information regarding these fantastic series.

Last week we got the very first episode in the "What is Shenmue?" miniseries, released on Sega's official YouTube channel, that introduces us to Shenmue series' main character Ryo Hazuki—who, after witnessing the murder of his father, is seeking revenge. The miniseries is narrated by Corey Marshall—the voice of Ryo Hazuki—and aims to give fans, as well as newcomers, a brief introduction/reminder about the games.

Today, Sega has released the second episode in the What is Shenmue? miniseries, this time focusing on Shenmue I and Shenmue II's main characters, and main series' villain Lan Di—responsible for the murder of Ryo's father. We are also introduced to the mysterious Shenhua Ling, who is destined to meet Ryo at one point in their lives.

Check it out:

The year is 1986, the place Yokosuka, Japan. The normally tranquil day-to-day life of Ryo Hazuki is suddenly and irrecoverably shattered by uninvited visitors. A man wearing dark green Chinese clothes appears at the Hazuki family home with two black-suited thugs. This man uses a powerful style of martial arts, the likes of which Ryo has never before seen, to engage his father Iwao in a fierce battle. Ryo attempts to intervene and help his father, but the obvious disparity in power is too much. Ryo is beaten down and taken hostage as the man questions Iwao, “Where is the mirror.”