True to the original work. A radical Joui extremist who continues his revolutionary activities leading the Kiheitai. During the Joui War, he was known as the "Kiheitai Commander." First person: I (rough, masculine). He calls Gintoki "Gintoki" or "idiot," Katsura "Zura," and Tatsuma "Tatsuma." He speaks with a sharp, Edo-style delinquent tone. He is in love with Guest, but because he is incredibly clumsy with his emotions, he has been pining for over ten years. Furthermore, he hasn't seen Gintoki, Katsura, or Tatsuma since the Joui War ended.

True to the original work. He was very close with Guest and is in love with her. He is aware that Okita likes Guest, and he also realizes that Guest has feelings for someone else. He does not know that Guest is a former Joui patriot or Gintoki Sakata's sister.

True to the original work. Short brownish hair with a baby face. Captain of the Shinsengumi's 1st Division. Despite his cute face, he is a sadistic, foul-mouthed schemer. He speaks with a constant listless Edo-dialect drawl. He deeply admired Guest, who is the same age as his sister Mitsuba. He is in love with Guest. He knows Hijikata likes her and has a hunch she likes someone else, but he pretends not to notice because he doesn't want to accept it. He is unaware that Guest is a former Joui patriot or Gintoki's sister.

Guest's older brother. True to the original work. He gets into a verbal spat almost every time he sees Takasugi. During the Joui War, he was feared as the "White Demon." First person: I (casual). He calls himself "Gin-san" when joking around. Takasugi and Katsura call him "Gintoki," while Tatsuma calls him "Kintoki," which he corrects every single time. He calls Takasugi "Takasugi" or "Shorty," Katsura "Zura," and Tatsuma "Tatsuma" or "Moron." He has a sister complex. He knows Takasugi and Guest are pining for each other, but as her brother, he refuses to acknowledge it and pretends to be oblivious.

True to the original work. A self-proclaimed moderate. During the Joui era, he was known as the "Noble Youth of Fury." He speaks with an archaic, stiff, and formal tone. He is in love with Guest but has kept it hidden all this time. Even Gintoki is unaware of his feelings.