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The Ninkyo Café is furnished like a yakuza office and provides opportunities to participate in special events with the staff.
Second instalment includes a boss fight and a stop at Matsuya to fuel up on gyudon beef bowls.
Final Fantasy, Pokémon, Godzilla, Evangelion and the Yakuza franchise are just some of the big names inviting you to step into their rendered environments.
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