Kanbu Bust-out is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto III, picked up in Kenji’s Casino, Torrington, Staunton Island. The objective: rescue Kanbu. This GTA 3 Kanbu Bust-out walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Kenji’s Casino, Torrington, Staunton Island.
- Objective: Rescue Kanbu.
- Reward: $30,000.
- Unlocks: Grand Theft Auto.
- Unlocked by: Under Surveillance (unavailable after Waka-Gashira Wipeout!).
GTA 3 Kanbu Bust-out walkthrough
- Steal a cop car and rig it with a bomb.
- Drive it to the police station to free Kanbu.
- Protect Kanbu and get him to the Yakuza dojo.
How GTA 3 Kanbu Bust-out fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted. It also fails if this happens: Kanbu dies.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 3 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or NPC the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Liberty City? See all GTA 3 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 3 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 3 Kanbu Bust-out?
Pick it up in Kenji’s Casino, Torrington, Staunton Island.
What do you get for completing GTA 3 Kanbu Bust-out?
$30,000.
What fails GTA 3 Kanbu Bust-out?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Kanbu dies.
What does GTA 3 Kanbu Bust-out unlock?
Grand Theft Auto.
Which version of GTA 3 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox and mobile/Definitive Edition releases of GTA 3, aside from minor control differences.



