Shenmue the Animation

In Yokosuka, 1986, Ryo Hazuki, the only legitimate heir of the Hazuki Dojo, spends his days training under his strict father Iwao. One day, he returns and witnesses a mysterious man called Lan Di attacking the Dojo.

Hazuki Family's maid Ine hands a letter to Ryo, who is restless from his Father's death. The letter was sent from a person named "Yuanda Zhu" to his father which contained characters he cannot read. Ryo begins investigating the letter to find out his Father's past. As he further investigates, he is targeted by "Mad Angels", the gang that runs Yokosuka Harbor's underground business.

Ryo finally finds a person who can read Yuanda Zhu's letter, which said "Find Master Chen for help". Ryo finds Master Chen and asks him about Lan Di, the man who murdered his Father. Ryo learns that Lan Di is a high rank member of a Chinese underground organization "Chi You Men" and is after the two "mirrors".

To chase Lan Di, Ryo decides to go to Hong Kong, but realizes he does not have enough money to go. With Goro's assistance Ryo gets a part-time job, which he soon learns is in Mad Angel's territory. To seek information on Lan Di, Ryo approaches Mad Angels...

Ryo is forced to fight Guizhang Chen from Chen Family, to save Nozomi who Mad Angels have taken as a hostage. In hopes that Goro finds Ryo's secret message, he fights Guizhand Chen. The fight ends with Ryo and Guizhang both getting wounded and defeated. When Goro has all but given up hope...

To unveil the truth behind his Father's death, Ryo heads to Hong Kong. Ryo looks for a person named "Lishao Tao", but gets his bags taken by thieves. In the city of Hong Kong, many thugs and thieves walk the streets, since everyone is desperate to survive day by day. Ryo wanders the city and meets Jainmin Tao, an old man practicing Tai Chi, at a park and starts sparring with him...