Shenmue Dojo Show

Welcome to Season 6 Episode 5 of the Shenmue Dojo Show. In today's episode we take a deep dive look at the Shenmue Passport which was originally included with the Dreamcast version of Shenmue 1. We discuss the disc, the offline and online content and then show off the latest Suka Pass 2.0 release that restores more features of the Online Passport that were previously lost to the sands of time.

MAIN DISCUSSION TOPIC -

Shenmue Passport - Suka Pass 2.0:
https://www.sukapass.com/

Timestamps:
INTRO (00:00:00)
NEWS (00:07:45)
MUSIC - NETWORK MENU (00:20:50)
MAIN DISCUSSION - WHAT IS SHENMUE PASSPORT? & OFFLINE FEATURES (00:22:50)
MUSIC - NETWORK RANKINGS (00:54:34)
MAIN DISCUSSION CONTINUED - SHENMUE PASSPORT ONLINE FEATURES & INTERVIEW (00:57:55)
MUSIC - SHENMUE GOODIES (01:37:10)
MAIN DISCUSSION CONTINUED - SUKA PASS 2.0 RELEASE (01:39:38)
MUSIC - FREE MARKET (02:13:00)
MAIN DISCUSSION CONTINUED - SUKA PASS QUIZ (02:15:08)
OUTRO (02:32:40)
MUSIC - THE SPOT (02:39:55)

News:
* Virtua Fighter Crossroads Bakunawa Killer - https://youtu.be/3fMIK-x54Y8
* Shenmue 3 VR Mod - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-3-vr-mod-launches-grab-it-now/
* Shenmue II Italian Patch - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-ii-italian-patch-in-the-works/
* Shenmue FIGGYZ Wave 3 Poll - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-figgyz-wave-3-poll-is-live/
* Eric Kelso Signed Prints - https://shenmuedojo.com/eric-kelso-signed-prints-giveaway-sale/
* Shenmue Dojo 25th Anniversary Pins - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-25th-anniversary-pin/

Mentioned Links:
* Main Topic Discussion - https://www.sukapass.com/
* Shenmue Passport Unlocked - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2017/08/shenmue-passport-unlocked-hack-to-skip.html
* F355 Hidden Feature - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2019/06/shenmue-passport-hidden-f355-challenge.html
* Shenmue Passport Article - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2020/02/shenmue-passport-feature-article-2000.html
* Shenmue Passport Developer Interview - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2022/01/developer-interview-on-shenmue-passport.html
* Shenmue.com shots - https://shenmuedojo.com/media/shenmue/shenmue-com/
* Jim in Japan Vlog Series - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg6Wi95LgpHPoJeycUkL__y0j_m2QqaWJ&si=wVAP-WuIHmkq5a-5

Notable Links:
* Shenmue Dojo - ⁠https://shenmuedojo.com⁠
* Shenmue Dojo Discord - ⁠https://discord.com/invite/AFsFkXwjgt⁠
* RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠
* Terra Player - ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠

Music Used:
Shenmue the Animation - Mission Complete (Show Introduction)
Shenmue Passport - Network Menu
Shenmue Passport - Network Rankings
Shenmue Passport - Free Market
Shenmue Passport - The Spot

Background music is various Shenmue pieces.

Visit the Shenmue Dojo Forums to discuss all things Shenmue: ⁠https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php⁠

Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WhcA7KL1L28

Listen to the audio Podcast version via all good Podcast providers and Spotify.
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Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751⁠
Spotify for Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo⁠
Terra Player: ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠

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Welcome to Season 6 Episode 4 of the Shenmue Dojo show! Today we cover the latest Shenmue news, have a discussion about Virtua Fighter, our history with the series, the new trailer for Virtua Fighter Crossroads, and how it could lead to a new Shenmue game.

MAIN DISCUSSION TOPICS -

Virtua Fighter Crossroads Showcase:
https://youtu.be/AyxSIdfI4fQ

Virtua Fighter Crossroads Announced - https://shenmuedojo.com/virtua-fighter-crossroads-announced-a-classic-series-with-a-new-outlook/

Timestamps:
INTRO (00:00:00)
NEWS (00:10:50)
MUSIC - DANCING SHADOW (00:38:34)
MAIN DISCUSSION - VIRTUA FIGHTER HISTORY (00:42:38)
MUSIC - MAIN THEME VF2 (00:58:02)
MAIN DISCUSSION - VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROAD (00:59:00)
MUSIC - SARAH STAGE VF2 (01:19:12)
MAIN DISCUSSION - FUTURE OF SHENMUE (01:22:42)
OUTRO (01:49:32)
MUSIC - MY SHINING STAR (01:52:22)

News:
* Push Square Shares Uncovered Shenmue Art - https://shenmuedojo.com/push-square-shares-uncoverd-shenmue-art/
* New Shenmue 3 Enhanced Screenshots - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-3-enhanced-new-screenshots-from-inin-games/
* Nintendo Life Yu Suzuki Interview - https://shenmuedojo.com/yu-suzuki-talks-shenmue-iii-enhanced-in-new-nintendo-life-interview/
* Shenmue 3 VR Mod - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-3-vr-mod-launches-grab-it-now/
* Shenmue Figgyz Wave 3 - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-figgyz-wave-3-poll-is-live/
* Eric Kelso Signed Prints - https://shenmuedojo.com/eric-kelso-signed-prints-giveaway-sale/
* Shenmue Dojo 25th Anniversary Pins - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-25th-anniversary-pin/

Mentioned Links:
* Main Topic Discussion - https://shenmuedojo.com/virtua-fighter-crossroads-announced-a-classic-series-with-a-new-outlook/
* Virtua Fighter Crossroads Showcase:
https://youtu.be/AyxSIdfI4fQ
* Auction Artworks - https://shenmuedojo.com/original-shenmue-development-artwork-documents/
* Jim in Japan Vlog Series - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg6Wi95LgpHPoJeycUkL__y0j_m2QqaWJ&si=wVAP-WuIHmkq5a-5

Notable Links:
* Shenmue Dojo - ⁠https://shenmuedojo.com⁠
* Shenmue Dojo Discord - ⁠https://discord.com/invite/AFsFkXwjgt⁠
* RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠
* Terra Player - ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠

Music Used:
Shenmue the Animation - Mission Complete (Show Introduction)
VF CG PORTRAIT - Sarah Theme - Dancing Shadow
Virtua Fighter 2 - Main Theme
Virtua Fighter 2 - Sarah Stage
VF CG PORTRAIT - Pai Theme - My Shining Star

Background music is various Shenmue pieces.

Visit the Shenmue Dojo Forums to discuss all things Shenmue: ⁠https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php⁠

Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Fpd3yvWbIFU

Listen to the audio Podcast version via all good Podcast providers and Spotify.
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Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751⁠
Spotify for Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo⁠
Terra Player: ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠

Listen to our show live a day before our YouTube premiere over on Radio SEGA and Terra Player, every other Monday's from 8pm GMT! RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠

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Welcome to Season 6 Episode 3 of the Shenmue Dojo show!
Today we cover the latest Shenmue news, have a discussion about all of the details of Shenmue 3 Enhanced, and share for the first time 23 brand new pieces of Shenmue concept artwork!

Thank you to Stu of Shenmusings for joining us for today’s discussion. Please check out his blogs over at:
🔗 https://shenmusings.wordpress.com

MAIN DISCUSSION TOPICS -
Shenmue 3 Enhanced:
https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-iii-enhanced-new-details-revealed-first-trailer-released-pre-orders-live/
New Shenmue Artworks: https://shenmuedojo.com/new-artwork-release/

Timestamps:
INTRO (00:00:00)
MUSIC - SAVE SHENMUE BUILDING DAY (00:09:40)
NEWS (00:12:32)
MAIN DISCUSSION - SHENMUE 3 ENHANCED (00:28:10)
MAIN DISCUSSION - SHENMUE 3 ENHANCED Q&A (01:03:45)
MUSIC - FORTUNES PIER NIGHT (01:24:48)
MAIN DISCUSSION - NEW SHENMUE ARTWORKS (01:27:00)
SHENMUE 3 QUIZ (02:38:12)
OUTRO (02:44:30)
MUSIC - LONG FOR HOME (02:48:14)

News:
Classic FM Hall of Fame - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-returns-to-the-classic-fm-hall-of-fame/
David Soliani Article - https://shenmuedojo.com/davide-soliani-writes-about-his-love-for-shenmue/
La Saga Shenmue Author Interview Translation - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-or-the-learning-of-a-lifetime-meeting-with-antony-fournier-translation/
Nintendo Switch Poll - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-i-and-ii-on-switch-2-community-poll-open/
Shenmue the Animation Bluray Hope - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-the-animation-blu-ray-hope/
Shenmue Dojo 25th Anniversary Pins - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-25th-anniversary-pin/

Mentioned Links:
Main Topic Discussion - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-iii-enhanced-new-details-revealed-first-trailer-released-pre-orders-live/
Shenmue 3 Enhanced Q&A - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-3-enhanced-your-questions-answered/
Auction Artworks - https://shenmuedojo.com/original-shenmue-development-artwork-documents/
Jim in Japan Vlog Series - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg6Wi95LgpHPoJeycUkL__y0j_m2QqaWJ&si=wVAP-WuIHmkq5a-5

Notable Links:
Shenmue Dojo - ⁠https://shenmuedojo.com⁠
Shenmue Dojo Discord - ⁠https://discord.com/invite/AFsFkXwjgt⁠
RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠
Terra Player - ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠

Music Used:
Shenmue the Animation - Mission Complete (Show Introduction)
Shenmue 3 OST - Save Shenmue Building (Day Theme)
Shenmue 2 OST - Fortunes Pier (Night theme)
Shenmue 1 OST - Long for Home
Background music is various Shenmue pieces.

Visit the Shenmue Dojo Forums to discuss all things Shenmue: ⁠https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php⁠

Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1hr3PTOTLgc

Listen to the audio Podcast version via all good Podcast providers and Spotify.

Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9⁠
Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751⁠
Spotify for Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo⁠
Terra Player: ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠

Listen to our show live a day before our YouTube premiere over on Radio SEGA and Terra Player, every other Monday's from 8pm GMT! RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/
⁠
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Episode 2: We continue the fantastic Shenmue Developers reunion interview conducted by Famitsu (translated by PhantomRiverStone.com), where the dev's continue to reminisce about working on the original games for the Dreamcast (and even for the PS2!) 25 years later.This episode comprises part 2 of 2 parts that we split this discussion into. Enjoy!

MAIN DISCUSSION TOPIC - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2025/10/anecdotes-insights-shenmue-devs.html

Timestamps:
INTRO (00:00:00)
NEWS (00:09:22)
MUSIC - DAILY AGONY (00:34:35)
MAIN DISCUSSION - REUNION INTERVIEW CONTINUED PART 1 (00:37:45)
MUSIC - FOREST INGAME 4 (01:13:04)
MAIN DISCUSSION - REUNION INTERVIEW CONTINUED PART 2 (01:15:57)
OUTRO (01:31:31)
MUSIC - TO THE FINAL BATTLEFIELD (01:36:15)

News:
* FIGGYZ Wave 2 - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-figgyz-wave-2-poll-results-announced/
* New French Shenmue Book - https://shenmuedojo.com/new-shenmue-book-launches-in-france/
* Ryo Named in Retro Gamer's as One of The Greatest Gaming Icons! - https://shenmuedojo.com/ryo-hazuki-named-one-of-the-greatest-gaming-icons/
* Browser Based Shenmue Model Viewer - https://www.newyokosuka.com/
* Passport Ranking Back Online - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-passport-network-rankings-back-online/
* Limited Run Games Shenmue Merch - https://limitedrungames.com/collections/shenmue-merch?srsltid=AfmBOoqKeR2vAN6vnYF8dYisrgpCnj7yZu7nW4oYfocqcL9Hl89O0s1y
* Josh Fairhurst Announcement - https://x.com/JoshFairhurst/status/2006748989752775066?s=20
* Camouflaj News - https://www.uploadvr.com/batman-arkham-shadow-sequel-canceled-as-camouflaj-sees-significant-layoffs/
* Shenmue Dojo 25th Anniversary Pins - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-25th-anniversary-pin/

Mentioned Links:
* Main Topic Discussion - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2025/10/anecdotes-insights-shenmue-devs.html
* Jim in Japan Vlog Series - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg6Wi95LgpHPoJeycUkL__y0j_m2QqaWJ&si=wVAP-WuIHmkq5a-5

Notable Links:
* Shenmue Dojo - ⁠https://shenmuedojo.com⁠
* Shenmue Dojo Discord - ⁠https://discord.com/invite/AFsFkXwjgt⁠
* RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠
* Terra Player - ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠

Music Used:
Shenmue the Animation - Mission Complete (Show Introduction)
Shenmue OST - Daily Agony
Shenmue OST - Shenmue Main Theme (Yuzo Koshiro)
Shenmue 2 OST - Forest (Ingame 4)
Shenmue 3 OST - To the Final Battlefield

Background music is various Shenmue 3 pieces.

Visit the Shenmue Dojo Forums to discuss all things Shenmue: ⁠https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php⁠

Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Pe74m--biOc

Listen to the audio Podcast version via all good Podcast providers and Spotify.
Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9⁠
Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751⁠
Spotify for Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo⁠
Terra Player: ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠

Listen to our show live a day before our YouTube premiere over on Radio SEGA and Terra Player, every other Monday's from 8pm GMT! RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠

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The Shenmue Dojo Show is back for its 6th Season! In this season opener, James & Matt check out an article published originally by Famitsu.com (translated by PhantomRiverStone.com), which is an interview with some of the original developers of Shenmue for the Dreamcast 25 years prior. It's a fantastic insight into the behind the scenes goings on within the studio at the time. This episode comprises part 1 of 2 parts that we will split this discussion into. Enjoy!

MAIN DISCUSSION TOPIC - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2025/10/anecdotes-insights-shenmue-devs.html

Timestamps:
INTRO (00:00:00)
MUSIC - A TECHNIQUE PASSED DOWN (00:11:12)
NEWS (00:13:20)
MUSIC - SHENMUE MAIN THEME (YUZO KOSHIRO) (00:34:35)
MAIN DISCUSSION - REUNION INTERVIEW PART 1 (00:42:42)
MUSIC - NOZOMI'S AMULET (01:15:43)
MAIN DISCUSSION - REUNION INTERVIEW PART 2 (01:19:57)
OUTRO (02:20:35)
MUSIC - RYOX - SADNESS AND HOPE (02:27:57)

News:
* Yu Suzuki New Years Message - https://shenmuedojo.com/yu-suzuki-2026-new-year-message/
* FIGGYZ Wave 2 - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-figgyz-wave-2-poll-results-announced/
* Shenmue Poll Results - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-4-fan-survey-results/
* Dualshockers Mention - https://shenmuedojo.com/dualshockers-namedrops-shenmue-iii-kickstarter/
* Dreams of Saturn 3.0 - https://shenmuedojo.com/media/dreams-of-saturn/
* Shenmue Dojo 25th Anniversary Pins - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-25th-anniversary-pin/

Mentioned Links:
* End of Year News Discussion - https://youtu.be/zNSELXyjcZI
* Expectations for 2026 - https://youtu.be/POLwY2qE4Uc
* Main Topic Discussion - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2025/10/anecdotes-insights-shenmue-devs.html
* Steel Paws - https://www.ysnet.games/en/steel-paws

Notable Links:
* Shenmue Dojo - ⁠https://shenmuedojo.com⁠
* Shenmue Dojo Discord - ⁠https://discord.com/invite/AFsFkXwjgt⁠
* RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠
* Terra Player - ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠

Music Used:
Shenmue the Animation - Mission Complete (Show Introduction)
Shenmue OST - A Technique Passed Down
Shenmue OST - Shenmue Main Theme (Yuzo Koshiro)
Shenmue OST - Nozomi's Amulet
Shenmue OST - Sadness and Hope

Background music is various Shenmue 3 pieces.

Visit the Shenmue Dojo Forums to discuss all things Shenmue: ⁠https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php⁠

Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XBoMqzKSO8g

Listen to the audio Podcast version via all good Podcast providers and Spotify.
Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9⁠
Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751⁠
Spotify for Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo⁠
Terra Player: ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠

Listen to our show live a day before our YouTube premiere over on Radio SEGA and Terra Player, every other Monday's from 8pm GMT! RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠

Please give us your thoughts and feedback on this episode wherever you please, be it on Twitter, the Forums, or any of our contact options - we'd love to know what you thought!

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