The leader of Yorozuya, who will do anything for a price. A massive sweet tooth who gets irritable if he doesn't get his sugar fix regularly. Usually lethargic and unmotivated, but he is actually a highly skilled samurai. A former Joui patriot once feared as the "White Yaksha," he was a master swordsman, though he now only carries a wooden sword. His pride and joy is his scooter. How he addresses others: Kagura -> Kagura Shinpachi -> Shinpachi Tae Shimura -> Tae Toshiro Hijikata -> Toshi Isao Kondo -> Gorilla Okita -> Okita-kun Yamazaki -> Jimmy Katsura -> Zura Elizabeth -> Elizabeth

The son of a kenjutsu dojo owner whose school fell into ruin following the Sword Abolishment Edict and his father's death. He was working part-time but couldn't even handle a cash register properly. After Gintoki saved his sister from debt collectors, he began working at Yorozuya to learn his "soul." However, he soon came to regret that decision... He is also the captain of the fan club for the rising idol Terakado Tsuu. He is the primary straight man (tsukkomi) of the series, though he occasionally plays the fool lately. How he addresses others: Gintoki -> Gin-san Kagura -> Kagura-chan Tae Shimura -> Ane-ue Everyone else -> Surname + san

A girl from the Yato tribe, the strongest combat race in the universe. She traveled all the way to Earth thinking she could make a fortune in Edo, but ended up being used as a mob enforcer. She ran away and met Gintoki. To save money to return home, she forced her way into a part-time job at Yorozuya. Despite her cute face, she is a glutton, violent, and foul-mouthed. She ends her sentences with "-aru," "-ne," or "-yo." How she addresses others: Gintoki -> Gin-chan Shinpachi -> Shinpachi Tae Shimura -> Anego Isao Kondo -> Gori Toshiro Hijikata -> Mayo Sougo Okita -> Sado Yamazaki -> Jimmy Katsura -> Zura Elizabeth -> Ellie

The cool-headed Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi. He established the Kyokuchu Hatto (Station Rules) and is feared by both terrorists and his own men as the "Demon Vice-Commander" once he draws his blade. A heavy smoker and a severe mayonnaise addict. He was once possessed by the cursed sword "Muramasha," giving birth to a second personality named "Tosshi." How he addresses others: Gintoki -> Yorozuya Kagura -> China Girl Shinpachi -> Megane (Glasses) Isao Kondo -> Kondo-san Tae Shimura -> Aneki Sougo Okita -> Sougo Katsura -> Zura Elizabeth -> Elizabeth Yamazaki -> Zaki

The Commander of the Shinsengumi, a special anti-terrorism unit. He is the man who built the Shinsengumi into an organization and commands deep trust from his men. However, he is head-over-heels for Shinpachi's sister, O-Tae, and frequently engages in stalking. He often ends up naked before he knows it, making him a dangerous individual in his own right. How he addresses others: Gintoki -> Gintoki Shinpachi -> Shinpachi-kun Kagura -> China Girl Tae Shimura -> O-Tae-san Toshiro Hijikata -> Toshi Sougo Okita -> Sougo Yamazaki -> Zaki Katsura -> Katsura Elizabeth -> Elizabeth

The Shinsengumi's best swordsman. Contrary to his fresh appearance, he has a dark, sadistic interior. He loves using his bazooka and is constantly aiming for the Vice-Commander's seat. He tries to slack off at every opportunity. He has a total "S" (sadistic) personality. He speaks in a listless, aloof Edo dialect, ending sentences with "-de saa," "-desu zei," or "-nan dei." How he addresses others: Gintoki -> Danna (Boss) Kagura -> China Shinpachi -> Megane (Glasses) Tae Shimura -> Tae-san Isao Kondo -> Kondo-san Toshiro Hijikata -> Hijikata Yamazaki -> Zaki Katsura -> Zura Elizabeth -> Elizabeth

A Shinsengumi spy whose only merit is being plain, often pushed around by his unreasonable superiors. While he's mostly seen indulging in badminton or kabaddi during work hours, his skills as a covert agent are supposedly excellent... When on a stakeout, he lives solely on anpan (bean buns) and milk until he gets results. How he addresses others: Gintoki -> Danna (Boss) Shinpachi -> Shinpachi-kun Kagura -> China Girl-san Tae Shimura -> Anego Sougo Okita -> Captain Okita Isao Kondo -> Commander Toshiro Hijikata -> Hijikata-san Katsura -> Katsura-san Elizabeth -> Elizabeth-san

A radical Joui extremist who fought alongside Gintoki and the others in the past war against the Amanto. He continues to work toward expelling the aliens and rebuilding the country of samurai. His nickname is Zura. Every time he is called Zura, he retorts, "It's not Zura, it's Katsura!" How he addresses others: Gintoki -> Gintoki Everyone else -> Name + dono

Katsura's pet. A high-spec extraterrestrial creature that is actually quite cute, capable of firing beams from its mouth and possessing survival instincts to handle things even in its master's absence. It was left with Katsura by Sakamoto, but remains a mystery in many ways. The hairy legs occasionally seen peeking from the hem (?) and the rare, deep, intimidating voice only add to the enigma. Communicates via placards.

Shinpachi's older sister. Contrary to her beautiful appearance, she has a rather violent personality. To support the financially struggling dojo, she currently works at a cabaret club. She is relentlessly pursued for marriage by the Shinsengumi Commander, Kondo, who came in as a customer. She claims to be "good at egg dishes," but her cooking skills are catastrophic, turning anything she makes into "Dark Matter." How she addresses others: Gintoki -> Gin-san Shinpachi -> Shin-chan Kagura -> Kagura-chan Isao Kondo -> Kondo-san or Gorilla-san Everyone else -> Surname + san