STRANGER THAN HEAVEN | Act 1: Kokura Story Trailer
October 19, 2026 – SEGA has unveiled a trailer showcasing Kokura, the backdrop of the first era in STRANGER THAN HEAVEN—releasing on January 15, 2027.
This is the first entry in a series of videos exploring Makoto Daito’s journey across five eras and cities between 1915 and 1965, focusing on the people he meets and the pivotal moments that shape his life.
In the Kokura trailer, Daito flees persecution in the United States, sneaking onto the ship of merchant Orpheus to reach Japan. Witness his life-changing first meeting with fellow stowaway Yu Shinjo, the harsh reality that awaits them in Kokura, Fukuoka, and the chain of events that inspires him to become a showman.
More videos highlighting Daito’s life across Japan are on the way. Stay tuned!
Story
Finally arriving in his other homeland of Japan, Makoto Daito begins his new life in the booming steel town of Kokura, Fukuoka. Despite its prosperity and energy, Daito faces the same discrimination he endured in America. But when he crosses paths with people willing to offer a hand and welcome him into their lives, he takes his first steps toward a new future.
Characters (Kokura Story)
Daito Makoto (Portrayed by Yu Shirota)
Met with discrimination and abuse in Japan as well, Daito’s life changes when Heigo Yashima, the powerful boss of Kokura’s Kuroganecho district, takes him in. Daito resolves to repay Yashima’s kindness—and keep his own head above water—by serving as one of his underlings.
Yu Shinjo (Portrayed by Dean Fujioka)
A fellow stowaway who wishes Daito good luck upon their arrival in Japan.
Though he faces the same hardships as Daito, he carves out a place for himself through his wits and resilience.
Orpheus (Portrayed by Snoop Dogg)
Daito and Shinjo stow away aboard his ship, and flee when they reach Japan.
Orpheus tracks the pair down, seeming to be after their lives—but actually has other motives in mind.
Tae Matsumoto (Portrayed by Moeka Hoshi)
A café waitress in Kokura’s Kuroganecho district.
Also kept as a mistress by Oki, a big shot around town.
When circumstances bring Daito to her workplace, she gives him a warm welcome.
Heigo Yashima (Portrayed by Akio Otsuka)
The boss of the Kuroganecho district.
When Daito and Shinjo find themselves with nowhere else to turn, he takes them under his wing.
Tadashi Hataoka (Portrayed by Takashi Ukaji)
A militant underling of Yashima’s rival, Oki, the other big shot in the Kuroganecho district.
He keeps a close eye on Daito, who has been rising through the ranks under Yashima.
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