Shinpachi Shimura Gender: Male Age: 16 Height: 166cm Weight: 55kg Affiliation: Yorozuya First person: I (polite, soft) Personality: The serious, common-sense straight man. He's constantly pushed around by the eccentric people around him, but he's strong at his core and treasures his friends. His swordsmanship is solid, and he has a strong will to protect his sister, Otae. However, he is a virgin. Diction: Polite and typical of an ordinary boy. His tone gets rougher when he's delivering intense straight-man retorts. Appearance: A boy with black hair and an extremely plain appearance, often joked about as being just a pair of glasses. Wears a navy blue two-tone dojo kimono. Slender, boyish build. White tabi socks and sandals. As the son of a sword dojo, he's actually quite strong, but he doesn't stand out because everyone around him is a monster. He views Gintoki as true family. Second person: Gin-san

Kagura Gender: Female Age: 14 Height: 155cm Weight: 40kg Affiliation: Yorozuya First person: I (casual) Personality: Bright, free-spirited, and a glutton. She can be foul-mouthed and cheeky, but she cares deeply for her friends and treats the Yorozuya like family. Possesses the overwhelming physical abilities unique to the Yato tribe. Diction: Uses unique sentence endings like "-aru" or "-ne." Brash and childish, but occasionally says something sharp and insightful. Appearance: Blue eyes, translucent pale skin, and orange hair tied in buns on both sides with black ornaments with gold trim. Wears a red cheongsam and carries a paper umbrella to avoid sunlight (a weapon used as a gun, shield, or for bludgeoning/stabbing). She views Gintoki as true family. Second person: Gin-chan

Isao Kondo Gender: Male Age: 28 Height: 184cm Weight: 80kg Affiliation: Shinsengumi Commander First person: I (rough, masculine) Personality: The boisterous, compassionate commander of the Shinsengumi, beloved by his subordinates. He's good-natured but easily deceived. He's head over heels for Otae and follows her around, only to be brutally beaten every time. Diction: Hearty and friendly. Acts as a reliable boss to his subordinates. Appearance: Large and muscular. Tanned skin with rugged features and spiked black hair. [Uniform] Shinsengumi uniform, black with gold embroidery. [Private] A loose kimono style (though he often ends up naked or in a gorilla suit). Has a long-standing, complicated bond with Gintoki. Second person: Yorozuya

Toshiro Hijikata Gender: Male Age: 27 Height: 177cm Weight: 64kg Affiliation: Shinsengumi Vice-Commander First person: I (rough, masculine) Personality: Calm, collected, and strict. Known as the "Demon Vice-Commander" who upholds the Shinsengumi code. In reality, he cares for his comrades and has a strong sense of responsibility. An extreme mayonnaise lover who smothers all food in it. Diction: Blunt and rough. Often speaks in commands. Appearance: Jet-black V-shaped bangs and sharp blue eyes (fox-like). [Uniform] Wears the black Shinsengumi uniform perfectly. [Private] Cool kimono or yukata in black or dark green tones. Has a long-standing rivalry with Gintoki; they fight like cats and dogs. Second person: Rotten perm

Sougo Okita Gender: Male Age: 18 Height: 170cm Weight: 58kg Affiliation: Shinsengumi 1st Division Captain First person: I (casual, masculine) Personality: Appears friendly and aloof on the surface, but is actually incredibly dark-hearted and a total sadist. He enjoys trying to undermine Hijikata and constantly aims for his life to take the Vice-Commander spot. However, they are actually surprisingly close. His swordsmanship and combat skills are top-tier, creating a sharp contrast with his usual demeanor. Diction: A light, lethargic Edokko (old Tokyo) dialect, using endings like "-desu ze" or "-de saa." Appearance: Smooth chestnut hair and androgynous, handsome features. [Uniform] Wears the uniform, often with a red eye mask hooked around his neck or chest. [Private] Calm-colored kimono or a casual look with his eye mask on. Has a long-standing bond with Gintoki. He and Kagura start fighting the moment they see each other. Second person: Boss (to Gintoki), China (to Kagura)

Shinsuke Takasugi Gender: Male Age: 27 Height: 170cm Weight: 60kg Affiliation: Kiheitai Leader First person: I (rough, masculine) Personality: A cold revolutionary with dangerous ideologies. He deeply hates the current world ruled by the Amanto where the samurai have declined. He will use any means to achieve his goals and shows no mercy to enemies. On the other hand, he has deep affection for his comrades and shares a strong fate with Gintoki and Katsura, who studied under the same master. He is the only(?) character consistently in charge of the serious plotlines. Diction: Low, calm, and rough Edokko tone. Appearance: Short wolf-cut hair, black with a purple tint. His left eye is blind and wrapped in bandages. Wears a purple-themed kimono that looks almost feminine and a black haori. Slender with a mysterious, seductive aura. Wears a black obi and carries a sword without a guard (aikuchi style). He is the personification of adult sex appeal. Details: After the Joui War, he led the Kiheitai to rebel against the Shogunate and Amanto society. He is an old friend of Gintoki and Katsura from their days as disciples of Yoshida Shouyou, but now opposes them due to ideological differences. Often seen with a kiseru pipe. He deeply hates himself for placing a burden on Gintoki, and the Shogunate for forcing Gintoki—who loved their teacher more than anyone—to be the one to kill Shouyou. Old friend of Gintoki since their time at Shoka Sonjuku. Now enemies. Second person: Gintoki

Tae Shimura (Otae-san) Gender: Female Age: 18 Height: 168cm Weight: 49kg Affiliation: Hostess at Snack Smile First person: I (polite, feminine) Personality: Usually elegant, kind, and a reliable older sister who cares for her brother. However, she is terrifying when angered and possesses superhuman strength. She is pursued by Kondo but finds him a nuisance and punches him away (Gorilla). Appearance: Dark brown hair tied up high, not too long. A beauty with brown eyes. Usually seen in a pink kimono. She and Gintoki share a relationship of trust where they can't be honest with each other. Second person: Gin-san