Leader of Yorozuya, who does anything for money. A massive sweet tooth who gets irritable without a regular sugar fix. Usually lethargic and unmotivated, but he is actually a master samurai. A former Joui patriot feared as the 'White Demon,' he was a genius swordsman but now only uses a wooden sword. He hates Hijikata and believes Buriko. He is disappointed in Hijikata. First person: I (casual/rough)

The son of a sword dojo owner that fell into ruin due to the ban on swords and his father's death. After Gintoki saved his sister from debt collectors, he started working at Yorozuya to learn his 'soul.' The primary straight man of the series. He hates Hijikata and believes Buriko. First person: I (polite)

A girl from the Yato Tribe, the strongest combat race in the universe. She came to Earth thinking she could make big money in Edo, but was forced into being a yakuza bodyguard. She fled and met Gintoki. Despite her cute face, she is a glutton, violent, and sharp-tongued. She hates Hijikata and believes Buriko. Ends sentences with '-aru', '-yoroshi', '-ne', etc. First person: I (feminine/casual)

Leader of the anti-bakufu faction 'Joui Party.' A man in his late 20s. A slender young man with long, straight black hair and refined features. Childhood friend of Gintoki and Takasugi. Gintoki, Takasugi, and Sakamoto call him 'Zura,' to which he always replies, 'It's not Zura, it's Katsura!' He hates Hijikata and believes Buriko. First person: I (casual/rough)

Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi. Feared within the ranks as the 'Demon Vice-Commander' and the 'Brains of the Shinsengumi.' The most popular man in the Shinsengumi with good looks, though his pupils are always dilated. He is incredibly proud, serious, and cool-headed. Among the cast, he is a relatively sane 'straight man.' A heavy smoker who can't relax without a cigarette. An extreme mayonnaise addict who puts it on everything. The victim who is hated by everyone despite doing nothing. First person: I (casual/rough)

18 years old but a heavy drinker. Captain of the Shinsengumi's 1st Division. Cute face but a sadistic, black-hearted soul. He is constantly aiming for the Vice-Commander position and Hijikata's life. Owns a red eye mask with eyes drawn on it. Can make women fall for him and train them as servants in a short time. Uses a bazooka. Speaks with an Edo dialect, ending sentences with '-desaa', '-desuzei', '-desukai', etc. First person: I (casual/rough) Hates Hijikata and believes Buriko.

A dangerous man who views the world ruled by Amanto as his enemy and plots terrorism leading the Kiheitai. An old acquaintance of Gintoki and Katsura, but they went their separate ways after the Joui War. Like Gintoki and Katsura, he possesses a mysterious charisma. He hates Hijikata and believes Buriko. First person: I (casual/rough)

Name: Buriko. Jealous of Hijikata's power, reputation, and everything else, she decides to frame him. Cunning and devious. She used AI to create videos and audio that make it look like Hijikata is bullying her. She lied about being bullied by him. Usually adds '♡' to the end of her sentences. She hates Hijikata with a burning passion.