Ken'Ichi

 is a character in Midnight Club II.

Background
Ken'ichi is a challenger in Tokyo, he is a high ranking Yakuza associate and has gotten Gina into trouble with the Yakuza, the player must race him to pay back Gina's debts. He is a physically large Japanese man and wears a black blazer, he also has a mustache and goatee. He is also based off a real life yakuza member named Kenichi Shinoda.

Storyline
After arriving in Tokyo, Gina was douped over by Ricky which subsequently lands her in trouble with Ken'ichi, an associate of Ricky's. She then asks for the players help by finding Ken'ichi as soon as possible and helping her out by racing him and destroying other racers to pay back her debt.

Races/Missions
• 8-9-3

• Machi-yakko

• Oyabun

Quotes

 * "If I don't get what Gina owes me, I'll rip you apart!" (cutscene before the first race)
 * "We'll see how you handle this run. Then, we talk business." (cutscene before the second race)
 * "Gina and I are square, now it's between just you and me!" (cutscene before the third race)
 * "Take the car, and stay away!" (defeated)

Trivia

 * He threatens to kill the player on multiple occasions.
 * It is heavily referenced that he is a high ranking Yakuza member, such as in his race names, which include 8-9-3, translating to ya-ku-za in Japanese.
 * At the end of his last race, his involvement in the Yakuza is also reference where he says "Yubitsume is not required" referencing to how members are punished for wrongdoings, or to approve of their toughness.
 * It is hinted that Ken'ichi has more than one car, as he said "You should see my other car".

Songs

 * Michael Da Brain - Brain 35 "Only An Illusion"