Nozomi Gokuraku is a main character in the anime A Centaur's Life. She is a female imp, a type of demon creature, and lives in a karate dojo. Her name Nozomi means hope, while her surname Gokuraku combines characters for prison and music or comfort.

Nozomi has a rough and tomboyish personality. She is often teased by others for her boyish appearance, which she handles with her characteristic bluntness. Despite her tough exterior, she is a loyal friend and approaches situations with a straightforward, no-nonsense attitude. Her motivations are rooted in her everyday school life and her close bonds with her friends.

In the story, Nozomi serves as one of the primary companions of the centaur protagonist Himeno Kimihara. She is frequently seen alongside Himeno and their friend Kyouko Naraku, a half-satyr. Nozomi's key relationships include her friendship with Himeno, whom she cares for deeply, and her cousin Akira, who appears occasionally.

Over the course of the series, Nozomi does not undergo a dramatic personality change but demonstrates a steady reliability. She participates in school activities such as a class play, where she and Himeno share an accidental kiss, and marathon training, where she tests Himeno's speed. Her abilities are not explicitly highlighted, but as an imp she may possess physical traits common to her species within the world of the series, such as horns and a tail. However, no special powers or notable skills are emphasized in the available material.

Nozomi's role in the narrative is that of a supportive classmate and friend, contributing to the slice-of-life comedy and the exploration of a world populated by mythological creatures.