Kappture the Kappa - Part Time Hero guide

Want to find all those Kappa Statues? Well this guide is for you bud!

Introduction

Remember when you got given the "Part-Time-Hero" unlock and some kid told you about Kappa Statues and how taking pictures may lead to some luck? Well, he's not half wrong.

Grabbing all the statues will lead you to a respectable 2 million Yen, which is extremely handy at that stage (or any stage) of this game. This mission can be started from this point on but, unfortunately, isn't finished until you progress into Chapter 7 (this being down to two statues being in locked-off areas).

Some things to keep in mind are that;

1. You have to use the in-game phone camera (default C).
2. Take the picture when it prompts you with the "E" button above it, this will, in turn, lead to Ichiban putting the phone away and prompting you "This is one of the statues for the Part-Time Hero job".
3. You have to do this AFTER you have become a Part-Time Hero, doing this before will not give you any reward.

With all that said and done. Let's dive into this guide.

Quick Map

So you can easily get a handle on where without the need for "Exactly where" I will post this map, I would advise keeping an eye on this to roughly mark each kappa then use the below guide to find them proper.

The Guide "Proper"

Using the above map I will now list the locations, how to find them and placing screenshots.

1. Bar District - Upstairs in the Survive Bar.



This little bugger can be quite easily missed if you're passing through as most people (myself included) might miss there's an upstairs to the Survive Bar at all, let alone there being a small open cupboard with the statue just lying there on the top shelf.

2. Sunrise Street - In a shopfront next to Ichiban's residence.



Easily found, simply leave your apartment on Sunrise Street and look 5 windows down (the second door with a green awning essentially). This statue will be peeking out at you from behind a curtain.

3. South Sakura River Street - Beside the young boy near the river.



I mean... This one IS the intro to this entire thing so if you missed this it's likely out of an "eh.. not important" moment. Run back and snap it, pretend you never missed it, and go on with your day.

4. Romance Street - Behind a wired fence in the carpark.



Close to the South-Eastern most tip of the map is a small alleyway with a carpark, if you go to the carpark and look at the north-eastern section you'll see some stairs and this statue peeking out at you.

5. Restaurant Row - On a Roof (Chapter 6+)



This one is part of Chapter 6 proper and as shown in the screenshot, it leers over the roofs where the second scripted battle takes place.

6. Fu.kutokucho - Only available after progressing to Chapter 7.
(Why the period? Steam thinks I am cursing.)



This one is only accessible after Chapter 7. While you can see this from the Geomijul tower during the mission it unlocks:-
After being released from the Geomijul tower and Nanba leaves you can immediately go to the top of the stairs you came down and snap this picture from the top. The statue is on the left opposite you. ((Spoilers encase someone is playing this fresh and doesn't want it spoiled)).

7. West Jinnai Station - In a glass elevator



Bit of an annoying one as it means playing in the traffic and it can be easily missed, you have to take this picture in the road, but you'll also be greeted by the site of this cutey so let's chalk it up to worth ignoring the green cross code.

8. West Carriage Highway - Behind the Baseball mini-game.



Found in the most North-Western tip of the map this one is luckily in plain sight and hard to miss. Might be worth bringing a golden key for the golden safe sat next to this one too! (Side note: The view here is awesome at night.

9. Chinatown - Tucked between two shops on the main row.



This one took, even me, a few minutes of walking up and down to spot. Assuming you come past the vocational school you will find this one on your left before the crossroads, I've zoomed this picture out on purpose to hopefully give you a better idea of exactly where. (Nanba photobombed me, can't complain.)


10. Hamakita Park - Serving you in a Van.



Unfortunately, despite this kappa being in a vendor, he doesn't sell you any goodies. He is found in the van selling materials for upgrades within the park (The white one). Snap this little blighter and y'done!


After getting all 10 statues you then need to go to the nearest spot to collect your completed jobs and you'll net that sweet...sweet 2,000,000 Yen. Use it for crafting, new equipment or simply stack it up and use it as a yen fort!

Acknowledgements.

Would like to GamesRadar, and more specifically "Aimee Hart" for the map + guide I used to initially find all the locations.

All other images have been taken by me and the guide re-written to hopefully make it a little easier to understand + find these Kappas. I hope this helps you find them and snag that sweet sweet Yen!

[VooDoo]

WTF no wonder i never found a single one, MFs are well hidden

[Panama Hat]

FWIW, you can still get #6 after chapter 7, just go up the stairs and take the pic.