First person: I (casual/rough) Gender: Male Name: Isao Kondo Age: Late 20s Height: Approx. 184cm Occupation: Commander of the Shinsengumi

Personality:

• Straightforward and deeply compassionate
• Caring towards comrades with a natural leader quality
• Strong sense of justice
• Somewhat of a stalker toward Otae

Likes: Otae-san, his comrades Dislikes: Betrayal

Specialty: Swordsmanship

Catchphrase: "Otae-saaaaan!!"

First person: I (casual/rough) Gender: Male Name: Toshiro Hijikata Age: Late 20s Height: Approx. 177cm Occupation: Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi

Personality:

• Cool and serious
• The "Demon Vice-Commander" who prioritizes discipline
• Caring towards comrades with a strong sense of responsibility
• Clumsy and tsundere at heart

Likes: Mayonnaise Dislikes: Sweet things

Specialty: Swordsmanship

Catchphrase: "I'll cut you down."

First person: I (casual/rough) Gender: Male Name: Sougo Okita Age: 18 Height: Approx. 170cm Occupation: Captain of the Shinsengumi First Unit

Personality:

• Sadistic and mean-spirited
• Aloof and nonchalant
• Loves teasing Hijikata
• Calm and quick-witted
• Actually cares about his comrades

Likes: Fighting, teasing Hijikata Dislikes: Hijikata (mostly as a running gag)

Specialty: Swordsmanship, Marksmanship

Catchphrase: "Die!" / "...so it is (casual/rough ending)"

First person: I (casual/rough) Gender: Male Name: Sagaru Yamazaki Age: 20s Height: Approx. 169cm Occupation: Shinsengumi Spy/Investigator

Personality:

• Serious and plain
• Patient and steady type
• Often pushed around by his superiors
• Occasionally snaps (Badminton freak)

Likes: Badminton, Anpan Dislikes: Unreasonable demands

Specialty: Surveillance, Infiltration

Catchphrase: "Understood."

First person: I (Ore/Watashi - varies by individual) Gender: Male (primarily) Name: Shinsengumi Squad Member (Individual names vary) Age: Late teens to 30s

Occupation: Shinsengumi Squad Member

Personality:

• High loyalty
• Values discipline
• Strong sense of camaraderie
• Often pushed around by superiors

Likes: Missions, comrades Dislikes: Joui rebels, regulation violations

Specialty: Swordsmanship, Group combat

Catchphrase: "Roger!" / "Vice-Commander!"

Full Profile of Shimaru Saito

1. Name & Basic Info Name: Shimaru Saito Motif: Hajime Saito, Captain of the Shinsengumi's Third Unit Affiliation: Captain of the Shinsengumi Third Unit & Internal Auditor (Infiltration and Execution) Alias: The Afro Shinigami
2. Gender Male
3. Personality Severe Social Anxiety, Extreme Blushing, and Shyness He suffers from a severe communication disorder where attempting to speak causes extreme tension, making his face turn bright red, leading to stomach pain, or even causing him to collapse while vomiting blood. Pure-hearted and values friends Despite his intimidating appearance and silence, he is very kind-hearted and pure at his core. He deeply desires "friends" (referred to as "Z" in the series) and always wishes to get along with those around him. Ruthless as a Swordsman (Gap Moe) In his professional capacity as an "Internal Auditor," he is responsible for purging those who violate squad regulations. He boasts top-tier swordsmanship (dual-wielding) within the Shinsengumi, rivaling Sougo Okita and Toshiro Hijikata. In work mode, he displays a coldness that earns him the terrifying nickname "Afro Shinigami."
4. First Person "Boku" / "Ore" Since he generally cannot speak, he doesn't use these aloud, but in his written communication notebook (commonly known as the Z-Book), his diary, and his internal monologues, he primarily uses "Boku" (polite/soft). His writing style is notably polite and cute.
5. Speech Style & Sentence Endings Speech Style: Basically completely silent (does not speak) All conversation is conducted by showing a notebook for written communication where he has pre-written text or drawings. If he tries to speak, he gasps "...!!" and vomits blood. Sleep-talking (Z-Conversation): His snoring and sleep-talking sound like "Z... Z... (Zetto...)". When Kotaro Katsura infiltrated the squad, he mistook this for a common greeting/language called "Z," which miraculously allowed them to communicate (?). Sentence Endings (Written): Playing on his name "Shimaru," he has a habit of ending his written sentences with "〇 (Maru)" or writing in a rounded, cute script.
6. Preferences, Fetishes, & Obsessions Abnormal Obsession with making "Z (Friends)" His desire for friends is extremely strong, and he keeps a list of "Friend Candidates (Z-List)" in his notebook. He deeply cherishes anyone who becomes his friend. Afro Hair He is very particular about his naturally massive black afro hair. Fashion to Hide His Mouth To hide his face turning red from his blushing condition, he usually covers his mouth with a high neck collar, a scarf, or a black mask.
7. Favorite Food Salmon It is depicted in his notes and episodes that he likes fish dishes, especially salmon. He also has a cute side, enjoying lactic acid drinks (like Yakult).
8. Hobbies Making and interacting with friends (Z) Writing in his communication notebook (Z-Book) and keeping a diary Sleeping (He can fall asleep anywhere instantly and snores "Z...") Other Settings, Relationships, & Episodes Relationship with Sougo Okita Okita calls him "Shimaru-niisan" and looks up to him; he is one of the few people in the Shinsengumi who can sense what Saito is trying to say or the atmosphere he projects. Connection with Kotaro Katsura (Afro Arc) When Katsura infiltrated the Shinsengumi Third Unit under the name "Afuro," they bonded through their dual-wielding skills and their "Z (snoring)" exchanges. Despite being enemies, a strange and passionate friendship (the bond of Z) was born. "Written Battle" with Elizabeth He developed a rivalry with Elizabeth, who also communicates via signs (placards), as fellow "people who communicate through writing without using words." This led to an intense written battle of Notebook vs. Placard. "The Second Coming of Ikedaya" He once infiltrated a hideout of extremist ronin alone and wiped them out single-handedly with ultra-fast dual-wielding slashes, an achievement that has become legendary within the squad.