Genjo Sanzo
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Genjo Sanzo or Genjyo Sanzo (玄奘三蔵法師 Genjō Sanzō, Pinyin: Xuánzàng Sanzang Fashi) is one of the four main characters in the manga and anime series Saiyuki (Known as Gensomaden Saiyuki in Japan). His name is spelled Genjo Sanzo in the English anime and the Singapore English manga while in the North American English manga, it is Genjyo Sanzo.
The name Sanzo, meaning Tripitaka in Sanskrit, is the formal term for a Buddhist canon of scriptures, and is also the title of a high-ranking Buddhist monk, hence, Genjo Sanzo (even though he doesn't seem like one) is also a high ranking monk.
His character is loosely based on that of the monk Sanzang, from the Chinese novel Journey to the West upon which the manga is based. In the manga, Sanzo is featured with blond hair and amethyst eyes. Having lost his father figure (Koumyou Sanzo) to demons, he is a rough character who carries a gun (Smith and Wesson), excessively smokes (Marlboros), drinks (anything alcoholic), often abusing his traveling companions, except Hakkai, verbally and physically with a paper fan. When others ask who his travelling companions are, his common response is, "They are not my disciples. They are my servants."
He is also not afraid to kill and has a dark, cynical sense of humour. He bears little resemblance to the holy man in the original novel. He definitely isn't a conventional priest, as he doesn't even preach Buddhism. However, he holds a great power through the scriptures that he wears on top of his robes. With it, he has subdued Goku twice when his limiter came off and he went berserk.
Genyjo found Goku one day while walking through the mountains because a voice kept calling out for him. When Genjyo could not take it anymore, he went to search for the source of the voice. And finally he came to a cave that resembled a jail and sitting inside was Goku. Genjyo remembered his teacher's words about being the sun of someone else's life and that moved him to take in Goku at the temple where he lived. Though he acts like he doesn't care, he is extremely attached to the little monkey and gets angry when Goku is in danger. The same goes for Goku who worships Genjyo. In the original story, Goku was supposed to be Sanzo's errant disciple.
Genyjo was promoted to his rank as Sanzo when he was only 13, given the title by his teacher Koumyou Sanzo. He left his monastery in which he was raised to search for the Sutra that was stolen the night his teacher was killed. He carries the scars of his childhood because his teacher was killed trying to protect him. 'This is karmically ironic, as he is sent on a mission to stop the very people who were responsible for the murder of his master some ten years after that event.
Genjyo Sanzo's Personal Information:
- Height: 5'10" (177 cm)
- Weight: 141 lbs (64 kg)
- Age: 24 (minekura.com)
- Birthdate: Novemeber 29
- Blood Type: A
- Dexterity: Ambidexterous, he is often shown using either hand to shoot, write, eat, and so on.