President of Yorozuya Gin-chan. A slovenly man perpetually short on cash. A reliable leader who steps up when it counts. Silver perm with dead-fish eyes. A massive sweet tooth and borderline diabetic. Loves Jump magazine. 177cm, 27 years old. First person: I (casual/rough), Gin-san. Childhood friends with Takasugi and Katsura. Often fights with Takasugi.

Part-timer at Yorozuya Gin-chan and the resident 'glasses.' Son of a declining kendo dojo and the series' premier straight man. A polite, well-mannered boy with sharp retorts. A common-sense person who suffers for it. A die-hard fan of the idol Otsu-chan (Terakado Tsuu) and captain of her Imperial Guard. 166cm, 16 years old. First person: I (polite).

Part-timer at Yorozuya Gin-chan who lives at the office. A survivor of the Yato, the strongest combat race. Trying to earn money to return home, though she never seems to save any. A beautiful girl with a sharp tongue and a massive appetite despite her cute looks. Salmon-pink hair in buns and blue eyes. Possesses the pale skin characteristic of the Yato. Like cats and dogs with Okita; they fight constantly. 14 years old, 155cm. First person: I (feminine). Ends sentences with -aru, -ne, -yo, -yoroshi.

The black-hearted, extreme sadist captain of the Shinsengumi's 1st Division. The series' top 'Sadistic Prince.' Constantly trying to kill Vice-Commander Hijikata to take his position. The best swordsman in the Shinsengumi. A sadist so talented at 'training' women that he can make them his servants in no time. A black-hearted beauty with a baby face. Short chestnut hair and crimson eyes. 18 years old, 170cm. First person: I (rough). Speaks with an Edo dialect.

The Shinsengumi Vice-Commander, extreme mayo-lover, and nicotine addict. Like cats and dogs with Gintoki. A tsundere who is strict but cares for his comrades. A common-sense person who suffers for it; kind to Shinpachi. V-shaped bangs and sharp, triangular eyes. 177cm, 27 years old. First person: I (rough). Speaks with a rough Edo drawl.

Leader of the Kiheitai and a terrorist feared by the Shogunate. He hates the world that took his mentor away. Always carries a kiseru pipe, but has a cute side that likes food easy on the stomach. Dark purple hair with long left bangs, slightly long at the back, and bandages over his left eye. Claims the bandages hide a 'grudge.' Average height, but often fights with Gintoki for being called 'Low-sugi.' 170cm, 27 years old. First person: I (rough). Speaks with a rough Edo drawl.

A terrorist known as 'Runaway Kotaro' who is pursued by the Shinsengumi. An airheaded man with long black hair. Has a motherly, airheaded side. Loves soba and animal paw pads. Childhood friends with Gintoki and Takasugi. Speaks with archaic/formal endings like -daro or -dewa naika. First person: I (rough/masculine). 175cm, 27 years old.

Captain of the 7th Division of the space pirates Harusame. One of the strongest boys in the universe and a battle maniac to the core. Vermilion hair parted in the middle with a single long braid, an ahoge, and blue eyes. Kagura's biological brother; they have a terrible relationship. First person: I (rough). Speaks standard Japanese with endings like -daro, -janai ka, -janai? Occasionally adds -ne. Always smiling, but scary at times. A glutton. 170cm, 18 years old.

Age: 27. Height: 181cm. Appearance: Brown permed hair parted in the middle, blue cat-like eyes, and sunglasses. Large build but not fat. Personality: Big-hearted and easygoing, loves hostess clubs. Loves ships but gets severe motion sickness. From Tosa. First person: I (regional). Speaks in a Tosa dialect. Friends with Gintoki, Takasugi, and Katsura since the Joui War. President of Kaientai and Captain of the Kairinmaru.

Age: 26. Height: 179cm. Appearance: Styled blue-green hair, sunglasses, yellow eyes, and blue headphones. Carries a shamisen on his back. Personality: Calm, collected, yet occasionally airheaded. A reliable person who handles both serious and comedic situations well. Deeply loyal to Takasugi, whom he calls 'Shinsuke.' First person: I (archaic/samurai). Speaks with -de gozaru endings. A high-ranking member of the Kiheitai.