Name: Chou Sawagejou

Aliases: Katana Gari Chou, Broomhead

Age: 29

Height: 6'

Weight: 172 lbs.

Body Size: B 41"-W 28"-H 30" 

Hair: Blonde

Eyes: Brown

Blood Type: B

Weapon: Genbatou, Nakujinnotachi

Chou earns his nickname, Katana Gari (Sword Loving) Chou because of his attraction to blades made by famous sword craftsmen. If there's a sword created and it's rare or is special in a way, Chou probably has it or has his mind set on getting it. His collection consists of a few swords created by Shakku Arai, the same craftsman who created the Sakabatou.

When he heard of Shakku Arai's final sword, Chou ran over from his home in Osaka to Kyoto and was the first Juppon Gatana member to encounter Kenshin. Although he had lost in the process and was thrown in jail, Chou was still arrogant as ever. Some even think of him as Sanosuke's long lost brother because of their similar attitudes. However, Chou could be considered a bit more smarter. To get out of prison, Chou accepted the Meiji Government's offer to have him work as a private detective. Yet, Chou never thought he'd be working under Saitou of all people.

In the stages of the capture of Enishi Yukishiro, it was Chou who discovered Gein's gruesome laboratory in Enishi's mansion. Most likely, because of that, Chou began to hate his new occupation. He had planned to steal a few things before leaving the force, but wasn't able to because of his boss' presence in the room. It really is unknown what happened to the sword lover after that, whether he stayed in the force or actually kept his word about quitting.