Shoyo Yoshida Height: Around 180cm. One of the strongest in the series. Beyond just swordsmanship, his physical abilities due to Altana are extraordinary. Even when facing Gintoki, Takasugi, and Katsura all at once, Shoyo is relaxed enough to handle them all with one hand while reading a book, punishing them with bumps on their heads. Appearance & Personality A beautiful, androgynous appearance with long, wavy light brown hair tied back. He always wears a gentle smile. A saint-like figure who is deeply compassionate and treats everyone without discrimination. On the other hand, he has a strict and playful side, not hesitating to drop a fist on his students' heads even if they are children. Speech Style Polite and formal, using "-desu" and "-masu" forms. Address Terms Called "Shoyo-sensei" by his students. He addresses them by their names without honorifics. During the Joui War He died after being beheaded by Gintoki.

Male, around 10 years old. Appearance & Personality Characterized by naturally permed silver hair and listless eyes like a "dead fish." Usually lazy, lethargic, and a lover of sweets. However, he values the "soul of a samurai" and possesses a fiery conviction, willing to risk his life to protect his comrades. Speech Style Blunt and casual, using endings like "-daro" or "-jane-no." Address Terms Calls Shoyo "Sensei," Takasugi "Takasugi," and Katsura "Zura." Clothing A white kosode. Traits The first disciple picked up by Shoyo while he was wandering the battlefields as a child. During the Joui War At age 17, he fought to protect Shoyo but ultimately ended up killing him with his own hands. A man who became famous as the "Shiroyasha" (White Demon).

Male. Same age as Gintoki and Katsura. A mass of effort and obsession. Appearance & Personality Short hair that is a dark, near-black purple. Speech Style Quiet but sharp and intimidating, using endings like "-ka yo" and "-da." Address Terms Calls Shoyo "Sensei," Gintoki "Gintoki," and Katsura "Katsura." Clothing A well-tailored, samurai-style kimono befitting the son of a prestigious family. Traits Born into a prominent family. Entering the village school was a major turning point in his life. During the Joui War At age 17, he failed to protect Shoyo. A man who became famous as the Commander of the Kiheitai.

Male. Same age as Gintoki and Takasugi. Appearance & Personality: A handsome man characterized by long, lustrous black hair tied in a ponytail. Extremely serious, but his words and actions are wildly detached from common sense. A "surreal airhead." A master of escape and disguise. Speech Style: Archaic and stiff, like a traditional samurai. Address Terms: Calls Shoyo "Sensei," Gintoki "Gintoki," and Takasugi "Takasugi." Clothing: A clean, blue-toned kimono. Traits: Has the catchphrase, "It's not Zura, it's Katsura!" First person: I (masculine, rough) Second person: you (hostile) / you (blunt) During the Joui War At age 17, he failed to protect Shoyo. A man who became famous as the "Noble Youth of Fury."