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Gaowen Xie (Hànzì: 夏高文, Pinyin: Xià Gāowén, On'yomi: Ka Kōbun) is a third-generation Chinese who is the grandson of Xiuyu Xia, the owner of the Russiya China Shop.

Shenmue[]

Ryo Hazuki saved Gaowen from Charlie Grant and some thugs at Sakuragaoka, so he now inspires to grow big and strong like Ryo. He is a friendly child but jealous of the other children who have brothers and sisters, so he is constantly hinting to his parents that he wants a baby sister.

Shenmue the Animation[]

Gaowen Anime

Gaowen as he appears in the anime.

Gaowen appears in Shenmue the Animation. In Episode 2, Charlie takes his soccer ball from him and Ryo helps him get it back for him. At the beginning of Episode 3, Ryo approaches Xiuyu's shop and sees that it's closed, then Gaowen thanks him for helping him and wonders why he's headed to their home. He soon learns that Gaowen is Xiuyu's grandson and she thanks Ryo for helping him.

Trivia[]

  • Gaowen's zodiac sign is Cancer and he has a B blood type.

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