Gozuki is a mythological creature from China; it is an ox-headed being tasked with keeping spirits in the underworld from escaping before their penance is finished.
The name listed is Japanese, in Chinese mythology, this demon is known as Niu Tou (牛頭, ox head), one of the duo who guards the Afterworld. He is partnered with Ma Mian (馬面, horse face).
"Origin: India. Guardians of Hell with the head of a cow. They are often paired with Mezuki. They are Yama's attendants who guard Hell's gates. It's said that they come form Hell to kidnap people when they die."
—Shin Megami Tensei A-Mode DDS dictionary
Last Bible III[]
Both Gozuki and Mezuki are hired by the Polisian army in the beginning though they later leave. It is revealed that the Shadow Walker, Lynn, adopted them as well as many others and took care of them.
Devil Summoner 2: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon[]
"A cow-headed demon from Buddhist lore. Along with Mezuki, he works in the underworld under King Enma. He is responsible for clubbing and stabbing sinners sentenced to Hell."
—Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon details
Gozuki is a demon of the Fury Order and can be found within the Fukorutsubo at the Narita Manor in Chapter 2.
If Raidou encounters Mezuki with Gozuki summoned, they may interrupt the battle to have a conversation with each other before Mezuki departs. Likewise, if Gozuki is encountered with Mezuki summoned, the two will converse before Gozuki leaves.
Conversation (Gozuki summoned)
Mezuki
Ah, if it isn't Gozuki... It has been long ere thou left Hell... I am surprised to find thee with a human...
Gozuki
Yeah, it's a little hard to believe, huh? So what're ya here for?
Mezuki
Consider it a... business trip. I must ensure that no one is eating horse sashimi. Why art thou here?
Gozuki
Th-The higher-up sent me for some special training. I'm travelin' with this Devil Summoner so I can get stronger...
Mezuki
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Gozuki
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Mezuki
Then good luck to us both.
Gozuki
Sure thing!
> Mezuki left...
Conversation (Gozuki encountered)
Gozuki
Heya, Mezuki! I heard ya left Hell, but why're ya followin' a human 'round?
Mezuki
I was about to ask thee a similar question. Why art thou here and not in Hell?
Gozuki
Let's just say it's a sorta... business trip, I guess...! I wanna make sure humans aren't eatin' any steaks... So? Ya stil haven't told me YOUR reasons...?
Mezuki
The higher-up hast ordered me to train harder. I have joined with the Devil Summoner to increase my skills.
Gozuki
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Mezuki
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Gozuki
Well, then... I guess good luck to us both...!
Mezuki
Of course.
> Gozuki left...
Devil Survivor[]
"A cow-headed demon from Buddhist lore. Along with Mezuki, he works in the underworld under king Enma. He is responsible for clubbing and stabbing sinners sentenced to Hell."
I`m Gozuki, the Touki. I`m a prison guard in hell, so leave the beatings to me!
It was fun, man. If you`re ever in Hell, look me up.
Gallery[]
Gozuki as he appears in Megami Tensei II
Gozuki as he appears in Last Bible II
Gozuki as he appears in Last Bible III
Gozuki as he appears in Last Bible Special
Gozuki as he appears in Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Lone Marebito
Gozuki as he appears in Devil Survivor
Gozuki as he appears in the Devil Survivor manga
Gozuki in Devil Survivor 2 The Animation
Gozuki as he appears in Devil Survivor 2 The Animation
Gozuki as he appears in Devil Survivor 2 The Animation Manga Adaption
Trivia[]
Gozuki's Shin Megami Tensei design has the Japanese character 鬼 on his clothing, which is one of the characters found in his name in kanji (牛頭鬼, literally "ox-headed ogre"). The same kanji character can also be found in Mezuki's design as well.