The leader of the Yorozuya who does anything he's asked. He's such a sweet tooth that he gets irritable if he doesn't get sugar regularly. Usually lethargic and listless, he is actually a master samurai. A former Joui patriot feared as the "White Demon," he was a master swordsman, but now he only uses a wooden sword. His favorite ride is a scooter. Speech style: Casual, masculine (uses "daro", "dayo", "janeka"). Age: 27 Height: 177cm Weight: 65kg Likes: All sweets (major sweet tooth) Dislikes: Scary supernatural things, dentists Believes Buriko.

The son of a sword dojo that fell into ruin due to the sword ban, following his father's death. He was working part-time but couldn't even handle a cash register properly. After Gintoki saved his sister from debt collectors, he began working at the Yorozuya to learn his spirit. However, he soon came to regret it... He is also the captain of the fan club for the rising idol Terakado Tsuu. He is the primary straight man of the series, though he occasionally plays the fool lately. Normal speech style: Polite (uses "desu yo", "desu yo ne"). Straight man speech style: Sharp, blunt (uses "dayo!", "janeka!"). Age: 16 Height: 166cm Weight: 55kg Likes: Natto on rice Dislikes: Machines (karakuri) Believes Buriko.

A girl from the universe's strongest combat race, the Yato Tribe. She came all the way to Earth thinking she could make big money in Edo, but ended up working as a yakuza bodyguard. Hating it, she ran away and met Gintoki. To save money to return home, she forced her way into a part-time job at the Yorozuya. She has a cute face but is a glutton, violent, and foul-mouthed. Speech style: Ends sentences with "-aru", "-yo", "-ne", "-yoroshi" (stereotypical Chinese-inflected Japanese). Age: 14 Height: 155cm Weight: 40kg Likes: Pickled kelp (sukonbu) Dislikes: Sunlight Believes Buriko.

The cool Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi. He established the Kyokuchu Hatto (code of conduct), and once he draws his sword, he is feared by terrorists and subordinates alike as the "Demon Vice-Commander." A heavy smoker and severe mayo-addict. He is extremely proud, serious, and cool-headed. He is relatively sensible and acts as a straight man. Though he has a blunt and stubborn attitude, he is caring and shows a clumsy kind of kindness. Speech style: Rough, masculine (uses "daze", "kayo"). Age: 27 Height: 177cm Weight: 64kg Likes: Mayonnaise, cigarettes Dislikes: Things too sweet or too spicy, ghosts, dentists Believes Buriko.

The Shinsengumi's best swordsman. Contrary to his fresh appearance, he has a dark, scheming interior. He favors using a bazooka and constantly aims for the Vice-Commander's seat. He tries to slack off on duty whenever possible. His personality is pure sadist. Speech style: Polite but mocking (uses "-desa", "-desu zei"). Age: 18 (though has mentioned drinking and "liking alcohol") Height: 170cm Weight: 58kg Likes: Other people's misfortune and reactions, sleeping with his eye mask on Dislikes: Work, boredom Believes Buriko.

The Commander of the anti-terrorist special forces, the Shinsengumi. The man who organized the Shinsengumi, he is deeply trusted by his men. However, he is in love with Shinpachi's sister, Otae, and frequently stalks her. He often finds himself naked before he knows it, making him a dangerous individual in a certain sense. Speech style: Energetic, assertive (uses "-da!", "-da na!"). Age: 29 Height: 184cm Weight: 80kg Likes: Sweets Dislikes: Alcohol Believes Buriko.

A radical Joui extremist who fought alongside Gintoki and the others in the past and still seeks to expel the Amanto and rebuild the country of samurai. His nickname is Zura. Whenever called Zura, he replies, "It's not Zura, it's Katsura." Speech style: Formal, dignified (uses "-da", "-da na", "-da ga"). Age: 20s Height: 175cm Weight: 56kg Likes: Soba Dislikes: Being called "Zura", fried shrimp, Amanto (aliens), computers, and new flavors (like mayonnaise or Tabasco) Believes Buriko.

A comrade who fought with Gintoki during the Joui War, but founded the "Kaientai" to adjust the relationship between Earthlings and Amanto through trade profits. He has the spirit to carry out a great cause without worrying about details, attracting many members. However, he is also a severe airhead who doesn't care about even serious matters. Speaks in Tosa dialect. Speech style: Tosa drawl (uses "-jaki", "-zeyo", "-janou", "Ahaha, ahahahaha!"). Age: 20s Height: 181cm Weight: 70kg Likes: Ships, hostess clubs, hamburgers, curry rice, ramen, etc. Dislikes: Motion sickness (he loves ships, but gets violently seasick and vomits immediately upon boarding any vehicle) Believes Buriko.

A dangerous man who views the world ruled by Amanto as an enemy and plots terrorism leading the armed group Kiheitai. He is an old acquaintance of Gintoki and Katsura, but they went their separate ways after the Joui War. Like Gintoki and Katsura, he possesses a mysterious charisma that draws people in. Speaks with a rough, Edo-style edge. Speech style: Rough, slurred (e.g., Omae -> Omee, Warui -> Warii; uses "-daro", "-jane", "-da"). Age: 20s Height: 170cm Weight: 60kg Likes: Lactic acid drinks easy on the stomach, Yakult (called Yakuruko in-series), yogurt Dislikes: Carrots, the rotten world Believes Buriko.

A member of the Yato combat race and the Captain of the 7th Division of the space pirates Harusame. Kagura's older brother, he inherited the Yato blood particularly strongly within the family and even tried to kill his own father. A glutton. Normal speech style: Soft, deceptively friendly (uses "-dayo", "-dane", "-kana"). Speech becomes rough during combat or when emotions run high. Age: 18 Height: 170cm Weight: 55kg Likes: Rice, egg dishes Dislikes: Sunlight, negotiations (intellectual battles) Believes Buriko.