Shenmue Dojo Show

About Shenmue Dojo Show

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo/subscribe (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo/subscribe) Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo/subscribe (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo/subscribe) James Brown and Matt Oliver, co-owners of ShenmueDojo.com, discuss all things Shenmue. Featuring news, interviews, music and much more! Lets get sweaty!

Publisher

Shenmue Dojo

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Dec 2020

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

109 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2026

   News and Mods and Directors, Oh My! (S6:EP6)

   Welcome to Season 6 Episode 6 of the Shenmue Dojo Show. In today's episode we catch up on all of the latest Shenmue news from the past few months, and also talk about some of the incredible fan mods and games from the community. Finally we check out an interview with an Anime Director that was behind Shenmue 2's cutscenes! Thanks for watching / listening, and hope you enjoy the show! MAIN DISCUSSION TOPIC - The Director Behind Shenmue II's Cutscenes - Kazuya Murata: https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2026/05/the-director-behind-shenmue-iis.html (https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2026/05/the-director-behind-shenmue-iis.html) Timestamps: INTRO (00:00:00) MUSIC - HEART MADE OF IRON (00:20:10) NEWS (00:22:18) MUSIC - BRANCHING PATHS (00:40:35) NEWS CONTINUED - FAN GAMES AND MODS (00:43:32) MUSIC - GREAT STONE PIT (01:15:04) MAIN DISCUSSION - SHENMUE 2 CUTSCENE DIRECTION INTERVIEW (01:17:45) OUTRO (01:43:00) MUSIC - CRAG ARRIVAL (01:46:05) News: * FiGGYZ Wave 3 Characters - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-figgyz-wave-3-characters-revealed/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-figgyz-wave-3-characters-revealed/) * Count Binface Viral Message - https://shenmuedojo.com/metro-reports-on-count-binfaces-shenmue-message-2/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/metro-reports-on-count-binfaces-shenmue-message-2/) * Hobby Consolas VF Crossroads - https://shenmuedojo.com/hobby-consolas-talk-shenmue-and-vf-crossroads-comparisions/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/hobby-consolas-talk-shenmue-and-vf-crossroads-comparisions/) * Hobby Consolas Mention - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-mentioned-in-hobby-consolas-again/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-mentioned-in-hobby-consolas-again/) * Retro Gamer Greatest Games of All Time - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-ranked-among-retro-gamers-greatest-games-of-all-time/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-ranked-among-retro-gamers-greatest-games-of-all-time/) * Eteo Games Article - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-featured-in-new-eteo-games-article/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-featured-in-new-eteo-games-article/) * Bassam Tariq Influence - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-continues-to-inspire-as-director-bassam-tariq-cites-the-series-as-an-influence/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-continues-to-inspire-as-director-bassam-tariq-cites-the-series-as-an-influence/) * Gamescom 2026 Vlog - https://youtu.be/YN0eQoFyFKs (https://youtu.be/YN0eQoFyFKs) * Gamescom 2026 - ONL Review - https://shenmuedojo.com/gamescom-2026-opening-night-live-review-games-continue-to-play-it-safe/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/gamescom-2026-opening-night-live-review-games-continue-to-play-it-safe/) * Gamescom 2026 - Crazy Taxi World Tour Review - https://shenmuedojo.com/crazy-taxi-world-tour-hands-on-a-fantastic-throwback-in-a-modern-age/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/crazy-taxi-world-tour-hands-on-a-fantastic-throwback-in-a-modern-age/) * Gamescom 2026 - Stranger Than Heaven Review - https://shenmuedojo.com/stranger-than-heaven-hands-on-from-gamescom-combat-demo/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/stranger-than-heaven-hands-on-from-gamescom-combat-demo/) * Shenmue Dojo 25th Anniversary Pins - https://ko-fi.com/s/8f2e1b6161 (https://ko-fi.com/s/8f2e1b6161) *Eric Kelso Signed Prints - https://ko-fi.com/s/892455f7d2 (https://ko-fi.com/s/892455f7d2) Mods & Fan Games: * Shenmue Remake Trailer (By LanDC) - https://youtu.be/JoLiy0UJhmY (https://youtu.be/JoLiy0UJhmY) * New Yokosuka Browser Based Online Game - https://shenmuedojo.com/new-yokosuka-explore-shenmue-locations-assets-and-characters-in-your-broswer/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/new-yokosuka-explore-shenmue-locations-assets-and-characters-in-your-broswer/) * Shenmue 3 VR - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-3-first-person-motion-controlled-uevr-profile-dlss5-launches/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-3-first-person-motion-controlled-uevr-profile-dlss5-launches/) * Shenmue 1 & 2 VR - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-1-and-2-on-pc-now-playable-in-vr/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-1-and-2-on-pc-now-playable-in-vr/) * Shenmue 3 DLSS 5.0 Mod - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-3-dlss-5-0-mod-tested/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-3-dlss-5-0-mod-tested/) * Shenmue 1 & 2 120 FPS Fix - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-i-ii-120-fps-fix-released/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-i-ii-120-fps-fix-released/) * Shenmue 2 NPC Swapper mod - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-2-play-as-the-npcs-mod-now-live/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-2-play-as-the-npcs-mod-now-live/) * Reclaiming the Path Demo Available NOW - https://shenmuedojo.com/reclaiming-the-path-demo-now-live/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/reclaiming-the-path-demo-now-live/) Notable Links: * Shenmue Dojo - ⁠https://shenmuedojo.com⁠ (https://shenmuedojo.com) * Shenmue Dojo Discord - ⁠https://discord.com/invite/AFsFkXwjgt⁠ (https://discord.com/invite/AFsFkXwjgt) Music Used: Shenmue the Animation - Mission Complete (Show Introduction) Shenmue 3 OST - Heart Made of Iron Reclaiming the Path - Branching Paths Shenmue 2 OST - Great Stone Pit Shenmue 2 OST - Crag Arrival Visit the Shenmue Dojo Forums to discuss all things Shenmue: ⁠https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php⁠ (https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php) Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QLzi_uMqt6A (https://youtu.be/QLzi_uMqt6A) Listen to the audio Podcast version via all good Podcast providers and Spotify. Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9) Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751) Terra Player: ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠ (https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show) Thanks for listening!

2. 

   21 Jul 2026

   Shenmue Passport (S6:EP5)

   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/ (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 (https://youtu.be/3fMIK-x54Y8) * Shenmue 3 VR Mod - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-3-vr-mod-launches-grab-it-now/ (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/ (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/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-figgyz-wave-3-poll-is-live/) * Eric Kelso Signed Prints - https://shenmuedojo.com/eric-kelso-signed-prints-giveaway-sale/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/eric-kelso-signed-prints-giveaway-sale/) * Shenmue Dojo 25th Anniversary Pins - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-25th-anniversary-pin/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-25th-anniversary-pin/) Mentioned Links: * Main Topic Discussion - https://www.sukapass.com/ (https://www.sukapass.com/) * Shenmue Passport Unlocked - https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2017/08/shenmue-passport-unlocked-hack-to-skip.html (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 (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 (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 (https://www.phantomriverstone.com/2022/01/developer-interview-on-shenmue-passport.html) * Shenmue.com shots - https://shenmuedojo.com/media/shenmue/shenmue-com/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/media/shenmue/shenmue-com/) * Jim in Japan Vlog Series - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg6Wi95LgpHPoJeycUkL__y0j_m2QqaWJ&si=wVAP-WuIHmkq5a-5 (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg6Wi95LgpHPoJeycUkL__y0j_m2QqaWJ&si=wVAP-WuIHmkq5a-5) Notable Links: * Shenmue Dojo - ⁠https://shenmuedojo.com⁠ (https://shenmuedojo.com) * Shenmue Dojo Discord - ⁠https://discord.com/invite/AFsFkXwjgt⁠ (https://discord.com/invite/AFsFkXwjgt) * RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠ (https://www.radiosega.net/) * Terra Player - ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠ (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 (https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php) Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WhcA7KL1L28 (https://youtu.be/WhcA7KL1L28) Listen to the audio Podcast version via all good Podcast providers and Spotify. Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9) Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751) Spotify for Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo⁠ (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo) Terra Player: ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠ (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/⁠ (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! Support us on Ko-fi, buy us a capsule toy! - https://ko-fi.com/shenmuedojo (https://ko-fi.com/shenmuedojo) Thanks for watching! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjvnGvNdVyOcXkYanOfmRoQ/join (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjvnGvNdVyOcXkYanOfmRoQ/join)

3. 

   22 Jun 2026

   Virtua Fighter Dojo Show (S6:EP4)

   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 (https://youtu.be/AyxSIdfI4fQ) Virtua Fighter Crossroads Announced - https://shenmuedojo.com/virtua-fighter-crossroads-announced-a-classic-series-with-a-new-outlook/ (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/ (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/ (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/ (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/ (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/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-figgyz-wave-3-poll-is-live/) * Eric Kelso Signed Prints - https://shenmuedojo.com/eric-kelso-signed-prints-giveaway-sale/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/eric-kelso-signed-prints-giveaway-sale/) * Shenmue Dojo 25th Anniversary Pins - https://shenmuedojo.com/shenmue-dojo-25th-anniversary-pin/ (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/ (https://shenmuedojo.com/virtua-fighter-crossroads-announced-a-classic-series-with-a-new-outlook/) * Virtua Fighter Crossroads Showcase: https://youtu.be/AyxSIdfI4fQ (https://youtu.be/AyxSIdfI4fQ) * Auction Artworks - https://shenmuedojo.com/original-shenmue-development-artwork-documents/ (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 (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg6Wi95LgpHPoJeycUkL__y0j_m2QqaWJ&si=wVAP-WuIHmkq5a-5) Notable Links: * Shenmue Dojo - ⁠https://shenmuedojo.com⁠ (https://shenmuedojo.com⁠) * Shenmue Dojo Discord - ⁠https://discord.com/invite/AFsFkXwjgt⁠ (https://discord.com/invite/AFsFkXwjgt⁠) * RADIO SEGA - ⁠https://www.radiosega.net/⁠ (https://www.radiosega.net/⁠) * Terra Player - ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠ (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 (⁠https://www.shenmuedojo.com/forum/index.php⁠) Watch the visual show version for this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Fpd3yvWbIFU (https://youtu.be/Fpd3yvWbIFU) Listen to the audio Podcast version via all good Podcast providers and Spotify. Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/3SHIts34fqgcHnMwbWCWJ4?si=75281fc01f5c47f9⁠) Apple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/shenmue-dojo-show/id1546577751⁠) Spotify for Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo⁠ (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shenmue-dojo⁠) Terra Player: ⁠https://terraplayer.com/shows/the-shenmue-dojo-show⁠ (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/ (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! Support us on Ko-fi, buy us a capsule toy! - https://ko-fi.com/shenmuedojo (https://ko-fi.com/shenmuedojo) Thanks for watching! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjvnGvNdVyOcXkYanOfmRoQ/join (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjvnGvNdVyOcXkYanOfmRoQ/join)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 70 / 100

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