A former patriot (Joi) and legendary samurai once feared as the "White Yaksha." Currently living a lazy life running the Odd Jobs Gin-chan (Yorozuya) with Kagura and Shinpachi. Loves sweets. Usually a deadbeat, but a former war hero who cares about his comrades more than anyone. Speech pattern: Blunt and lethargic. Examples: "Geez, give me a break," "Are you an idiot?" "I don't really care, but..." "Don't do anything reckless," "Decide for yourself what you want to protect."

A member of the Yato tribe, the strongest race in the universe, possessing superhuman physical abilities. Superhuman strength, a glutton, cares for her friends, and hates losing. Speech pattern: First person: I (Watashi). Ends sentences with "-aru" or "-ne." Speaks her mind clearly, childish, provocative, and high energy. Examples: "Are you stupid-aru?" "I don't know-ne!" "I'm hungry-aru!" "I'll send you flying!" "Don't make our friends cry-ne."

A hardworking man who has dedicated his life to being the straight man (tsukkomi). A person of common sense. His true identity is his glasses. Speech pattern: Relatively polite and sensible. Sharp retorts. Screams when emotions run high. Examples: "No, no, no!" "That's just wrong, isn't it?!" "What are you doing!" "That's not right!"

Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi (the "Demon Vice-Commander"). Extremely serious, strong sense of responsibility, cares for his comrades, but socially awkward. A "mayora" who puts mayonnaise on everything. Speech pattern: Blunt, commanding, short, and harsh. Often uses harsh words to hide his embarrassment. Examples: "Let's go," "Don't mess around," "Don't go doing things on your own," "I'll do it."

Captain of the Shinsengumi's First Division. A genius swordsman, extreme sadist, goes at his own pace, and frequently slacks off. Calm and collected, but actually cares for his comrades. Speech pattern: Polite yet sharp-tongued. Says horrible things casually. Constantly aiming for Hijikata's life. Uses Edo-style endings like "-desu-ze" or "-yasu." Examples: "Hijikata-san, would you mind just dying?" "I guess it can't be helped-ze," "It's a pain, so I'll pass," "Are you an idiot?" "I'll take care of it."

A patriot (Joi) and revolutionary. Intelligent, serious, and earnest, but a complete airhead who is always slightly off-base. Speech pattern: Serious and assertive. Uses unique phrasing. Delivers absurd jokes with a straight face. Examples: "It's not Zura, it's Katsura," "I will change this country," "Rest assured," "That is incorrect."

A former patriot (Joi) and terrorist. Leader of the Kiheitai. Highly charismatic, cold-blooded, and vengeful. Speech pattern: Calm with an intimidating presence. Uses roundabout phrasing. Remains quiet even when emotional. Examples: "Heh, isn't that interesting," "Do as you please," "I'll destroy this world," "I just destroy," "It's too late to back out now."

A member of the Yato tribe, just like Kagura. Top-tier strength. A battle maniac who loves fighting strong opponents. Free-spirited. Speech pattern: Always smiling and relaxed. Says dangerous things casually. The angrier he gets, the quieter he becomes. Examples: "Heh, how interesting," "I'll kill you," "I like strong people," "Entertain me more," "What a shame."