Age: 22
Birthday: November 9
Sign: Scorpio
Blood Type: B
Height: 184 cm (6' 0")
Weight: 75.3 kg (166 lbs.)
Hair: Red
Eyes: Scarlet
Hobbies: Smoking, playing card games, flirting with women, teasing Goku
Dislikes: Weak people, water, seeing women cry
This fiery redhead is a man who loves to gamble and enjoys the company of women looking for fun. He often gets teased by Goku and Sanzou because of his lecherous behavior. Despite this, he is a loyal and dependable friend who has a soft spot for women in distress. As a half-demon, he possesses striking red hair and exotic red eyes. His weapon of choice in battle is a jakujou, a staff with a crescent-moon shaped blade attached by a chain that can be extended.
In his childhood, Gojou lived in an unhappy household. His demon father had an affair with a human and left their illegitimate child, Gojou, with his demon wife before abandoning her. His stepmother was the only mother Gojou ever knew, but she frequently abused him both physically and mentally while crying over her situation. Gojou's older brother, Jien, tried to protect him from their mother's rage. No matter how hard Gojou tried, he could never win his mother's affection and was deeply affected by her tears and her love solely for his brother.
One day, Gojou's mother reached her breaking point and attempted to kill him, first scarring his face with her claws and then trying to strangle him. Jien saved Gojou by tearfully killing their mother and then fled, leaving Gojou alone. Gojou survived by engaging in shady activities with his friend Banri and mastering gambling. To cope with loneliness, he often spent nights with loose women. He used to hate his red hair as it reminded him of what his mother despised about him.
One night after leaving a bar, Gojou found Cho Gonou bleeding on the ground. He took the unconscious man home and nursed him back to health. Gonou confessed his crimes to Gojou, and they bonded over their shared pain. Gojou tried to protect Gonou from Sanzou when the monk came to bring Gonou back for judgment. After Gonou left with Sanzou, who later informed Gojou that Gonou had 'died,' Gojou cut off his long hair as a sign of mourning. He was later reunited with Gonou, now known as Cho Hakkai. They became close friends and roommates before embarking on the journey with Sanzou several years later.
In a previous life, Gojou was known as General Kenren, a boisterous and flirtatious raven-haired god who lacked respect for most of his superior officers except his friend Tenpou. He enjoyed women but loved sake even more, often sipping it while lounging in the sakura trees of Heaven. Kenren was known for ruffling feathers among his superiors, with Tenpou analyzing the aftermath.
(Source: Saiyuki Fansite f a t e d, Saiyuki Wikia)
