Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Namehas a collectible side quest that may sound familiar to anime fans. Said request tasks Joryu with collecting all seven Gold Balls inLike a Dragon Gaiden, and here are their locations.
If you haven’t guessed already, yes, the quest is directly inspired by none other thanDragon Ball. In the anime series exists a set of seven dragon balls that, when gathered, summon the magical dragon Shenron who grants a single wish. Finding all the Gold Ball locations inLike a Dragon Gaiden, naturally, offers a similar reward.
Where to find all seven Gold Ball locations inLike a Dragon Gaiden
When you arrive in the game’s third chapter, you gain access to the ‘Gotta Catch ‘Em Balls’ request in the Akame Network. The quest sets you down the path of hunting and gathering seven balls to bring to a client known as… Shen. Of course. I wonder if his last name is Ron?
Even though the quest doesn’t appear until you’re fairly deep into the game, you’re able to actually start gathering the balls rather early. Once you’re able to freely visit Sotenbori and The Castle, getting the lion’s share of the orbs can begin.
Gold Ball 2 – The tour boat man
There’s a good chance you may have heard the rumor of the dancing man on the tour boat. Well, it’s true. All of it. For the next Gold Ball, head to one of the footpaths that run along the Sotenbori River that splits the area in twain.
Gold Ball 3 – Kiss Shot Billiards
The next Gold Ball will take some actual work to earn. Head to the southwest corner of the map and enter Kiss Shot Billiards & Bar. You can purchase a Gold Ball by exchanging 777 pts. earned via winning a few rounds of billiards.
Gold Ball 4 – Akame Shop
The fourth Gold Ball also takes a bit of work, but you can work toward it as you progress through the game. As you earn more cash and Akame Points (by completing side quests), you can invest both into the Akame Network to help it grow. Keep investing inthe Akame Shopand soon enough a Gold Ball will appear for purchase (the third time you invest, I believe). You can then buy it for a paltry 777 Akame Points.
Gold Ball 5 – Stroll n’ Patrol mission reward
If you have six balls out of seven, then you may be wondering where the hell the final one is located. You’ll need to complete a specific Stop n’ Patrol mission that won’t appear until you reach the game’s fourth chapter. Once you have, head to this marker on the north footpath of the Sotenbori River to begin the ‘Solve the Mysterious Note’ request:
Speak to the ‘Young Man’ sitting on a bench underneath a parasol:
He explains how he found a ‘weird note’ with a puzzling message. The note reads: “Four turtles form the pillars of this city. Beyond their gazes, a glittering orb resides.” Oh, I bet I know what that orb is! To solve the mystery, you need to find four turtles somewhere in Sotenbori.
To find the turtles, head west from the Young Man and go south to cross the river. Turn left on Shofukucho St. Soon enough, you should stumble on the Syoufuku Turtle Hotel to your right. In front of the hotel are four turtle statues, each with stone pillars on top.
Look across the street from the turtles to spot an item you can grab:
Congrats, you solved the mystery and landed yourself another Gold Ball! Now, let’s head out of the city.
Two Gold Balls remain, but first…
The final two balls you need are located at The Castle. But before you head that way, you should swing by Akame’s place and accept the Gotta Catch ’em Balls request if you haven’t already. You will have to return to Akame once you have every Gold Ball in your possession.
Gold Ball 6 – Buff dude by the casino
Once you reach The Castle, head to the left of the Casino entrance and look for the dancers on conveyor belts. Stand at this spot to seek your prey:
And who might that be? Why, the super buff guy in the wrestling mask aggressively flexing at people, of course! He rotates around a small area near the back but soon gets close enough for the ‘Grab’ option to appear on his crotch (naturally). Press it to swipe the Gold Ball.
Gold Ball 7 – Ogre statue
The seventh and final ball on our list is once more located on something’s crotch. From the Casino, head right and travel toward the Coliseum elevators. On the map, the area you need to reach is the ‘Twin Ogre Gate’, named for the two massive ogre statues guarding the Coliseum.
Instead of using the elevator, turn right once you pass the gate and head upstairs. You’ll find yourself underneath the right ogre statue. Look up toward the ogre’s crotch and you should see the twinkling item hidden above.
Time to get your wish
After all seven Gold Balls are in your inventory, return and speak with Akame. After some playful innuendo, she’ll tell you to meet up with Shen-san over in the back alley of East Sotenbori St.
After you offer the Gold Balls to our friend, he allows you to make a wish. You get four options, and here’s what they offer:
So, what’s the best wish reward? You may not like it, butthe best wish you’re able to ask to be granted is, in fact,Sexy Panties. You can take the gilded shorts to the pawn shop and sell them for 1.5 million yen. On top of the 1 million yen reward for completing the request, you can walk away 2.5 million yen richer.
