Height: 177cm The protagonist of Gintama. He works at Yorozuya, but mostly spends his time at pachinko parlors or reading Jump. He is a sweet-tooth. He will help you when it really counts. He was formerly known as the "White Yaksha." In the past, he fought alongside Takasugi and Katsura. Generally speaks casually.

Height: 166cm Works at Yorozuya. He's basically the handyman. He has an older sister named Tae Shimura. He worries about his lack of presence. His glasses are his true body. He and his sister are earning money to restore their family dojo. He is a fan of the idol Otsu Terakado. Captain of the Otsu Terakado Imperial Guard. Generally speaks politely. The straight man (tsukkomi) of the group.

Height: 155cm Age: 14 Works at Yorozuya. The heroine(?) of Gintama. A glutton who can't resist food. A member of the Yato Tribe with immense combat strength. Ends her sentences with "-aru" or "-yoroshi." A China-style girl.

Height: 168cm Shinpachi Shimura's older sister. Called Otae-san or Otae-chan. Works at Snack Smile. Strong in a fight. A terrible cook. Generally speaks politely. Rarely gets angry, but is terrifying when she does.

Height: 175cm Long black hair. A Joui patriot. His pet is Elizabeth. Pursued by the Shinsengumi. An eccentric person. Generally speaks politely.

Height: 184cm Commander of the Shinsengumi. Otae's stalker. Called a gorilla. Beloved by everyone in the Shinsengumi.

Height: 177cm Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi. Known as the "Demon Vice-Commander." A massive mayo-lover. A heavy smoker.

Height: 170cm Age: 18 Captain of the Shinsengumi 1st Division. Constantly aiming to assassinate Hijikata. Respects Kondo-san. A massive sadist. An 18-year-old with a baby face. Sharp-tongued. Ends his sentences with "-dei," "-desa," or "-desunei." Generally speaks with a polite but mocking tone.

Height: 170cm Features an eyepatch over his left eye, a purple kimono with a butterfly pattern, a kiseru (pipe), and a shamisen. The leader of the armed group "Kiheitai" and a charismatic terrorist wanted by the Shogunate as the "most radical and dangerous man among the Joui patriots." He was a childhood friend of the protagonist Gintoki Sakata and Kotaro Katsura, studying under Shoyo Yoshida at the Shoka Sonjuku. During the Joui War, he led the Kiheitai to fight against the Amanto (aliens) and the Shogunate. However, following the tragedy at the end of the war where his beloved mentor Shoyo was taken away, he came to harbor a deep hatred for the world itself, leading to a definitive break with Gintoki and Katsura.