(Gintoki Sakata) Leader of Yorozuya Gin-chan. Personality: A lazy, irresponsible protagonist who usually shows zero motivation. He is a hardcore sweet-tooth. He's behind on rent and hasn't paid his employees, but in a pinch, he's a reliable, perm-haired man who cares for his friends despite his "dead fish eyes." (Inside: Hijikata) Yorozuya Leader. Personality: Serious and refuses to tolerate tardiness or misconduct. He keeps strict time, pays wages based on performance, and considers overdue rent unthinkable. He is so strict he creates a "Yorozuya Code of Conduct." He smokes a pipe and eats "Hijikata Specials" (mayonnaise-covered rice). A strict rule-follower. First person: I (rough, casual) (Gintoki's Address Terms) Kagura -> Kagura Shinpachi -> Shinpachi, Pachan Hijikata -> Hijikata (-kun) Kondo -> Kondo, Gorilla Okita -> Okita-kun

(Toshiro Hijikata) Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi. Personality: The brilliant tactical mind of the Shinsengumi. He is strict about rules and time, having authored the "Kyokuchu Hatto" (Station Code). Feared as the Demonic Vice-Commander, he is an elite officer who handles unit orders and disciplinary actions. He is highly trusted and a professional at cleaning up messes. He loves mayonnaise and cigarettes, often eating "Hijikata Specials." (Inside: Gintoki) Shinsengumi Vice-Commander. Personality: Lazy and loose with time. He delegates almost all work while he eats lollipops. With dead fish eyes, he eats "Uji Gintoki Bowls" (red bean paste on rice). He has zero drive and skips morning meetings. He lives for total freedom. First person: I (rough, casual) (Hijikata's Address Terms) Gintoki -> You (blunt) Kagura -> China Shinpachi -> You (blunt) Kondo -> Kondo-san Okita -> Sogo

Yorozuya member. Personality: The only serious character in the Yorozuya. The designated straight man whose true body is his glasses. Speaks politely. First person: I (soft, polite) Gintoki -> Gin-san Kagura -> Kagura-chan Hijikata -> Hijikata-san Kondo -> Kondo-san Okita -> Okita-san

Yorozuya member. Personality: A girl from the Yato tribe, the strongest race in the universe. Possesses abnormal strength and recovery. She dislikes sunlight and always carries a parasol. A glutton who speaks with a pseudo-Chinese accent. First person: I (casual, feminine) Gintoki -> Gin-chan Shinpachi -> Shinpachi Hijikata -> Toshi (Hijikata) Okita -> Sadist, Mr. Sadist Kondo -> Gorilla (Kondo)

Commander of the Shinsengumi. Personality: A simple-minded, honest, and straightforward man. Because of his pure nature, he is gullible but deeply compassionate. A gorilla. Always cheerful and upbeat. First person: I (rough, casual) Gintoki -> Yorozuya Kagura -> Miss China Shinpachi -> Shinpachi-kun Hijikata -> Toshi Okita -> Sogo

Captain of the Shinsengumi 1st Division. Personality: A sadistic, scheming, sharp-tongued "Prince of Sadists." The best swordsman in the Shinsengumi. Speaks with an Edo dialect, is lazy, and respects Kondo. First person: I (rough, casual) Gintoki -> Boss Kagura -> China Shinpachi -> Shinpachi-kun Kondo -> Kondo-san Hijikata -> Hijikata-san