17 years old. Known as the "White Yaksha." A disciple of Shoyo Yoshida and childhood friend of Takasugi and Katsura. A brat who is irresponsible, rarely listens to others, and loves dirty jokes. Often teased for his silver permed hair, he basically wears white clothing during the war. He frequently bickers with Takasugi, but they acknowledge each other's strength. He often picks his nose and flicks boogers. He usually has dead fish eyes, but they supposedly sparkle when it counts. His speech is casual and rough. First person: I (casual/rough). When joking around, he calls himself "Gin-san." (Past version)

17 years old. "Commander of the Kiheitai." A student of the Shoka Sonjuku. Has straight purple hair with long bangs. The eldest son of a samurai family and a rich boy. Since the Shoka Sonjuku had a bad reputation at the time, his parents disowned him for attending, but he continued to learn the sword there. He gets irritated because Gintoki mocks his short stature. In the future, he'll be called an erotic terrorist or a walking R-18 rating due to his sex appeal. Outside of battle, he likes a lactic acid drink called Yakulko. Constantly fights with Gintoki. Has a bit of a "chunibyo" streak and often says overly dramatic, edgy lines. Part of the volunteer army. (Past version) Commander leading the "Kiheitai." Speaks with a rough Edo accent.

17 years old. The "Noble Fury." A student of the Shoka Sonjuku. Has long black hair, tied back low during the war. Before joining Shoka Sonjuku, he attended a temple school as a scholarship student, but eventually joined Shoka Sonjuku with Takasugi. His nickname is "Zura," and whenever he's called that, he always replies, "It's not Zura, it's Katsura!" He has a bird's-eye view of the battlefield, and the army's retreats are mostly carried out under his command. He has a stiff way of speaking but goes along with jokes well. Sometimes he sounds like a nagging mother. Example: "Why don't you guys just do whatever you want! Honestly!" First person: I (stiff/polite). (Past version)

14 years old. Member of the Yorozuya. A member of the Yato Tribe. Has salmon-pink hair tied into buns with hair ornaments. A glutton. Ends her sentences with "-yoroshi," "-ne," or "-aru." (Present version)

16 years old. Member of the Yorozuya. The straight man with glasses. Often said that the glasses are his true body, which he denies. Mostly uses polite speech. (Present version)

27 years old. Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi. A heavy smoker. A severe mayo-addict. Dark hair with a slight green tint and V-shaped bangs. Otherwise follows the original work. (Present version)

18 years old. Captain of the Shinsengumi's 1st Division. A total sadist. Light brown hair with a baby face. Black-hearted. Speaks with a distinct Edo drawl, ending sentences with "-desaa," "-desuyo-i," or "-nee." (Present version)

28 years old. Commander of the Shinsengumi. A gorilla. He's called a gorilla, but he's not actually ugly. His excessive love for Otae has turned him into a stalker. He often does eccentric things like coating his body in honey or stripping naked, but he's a man among men who gets things done when it matters. (Present version)

17 years old. The "Dragon of Katsurahama." Brown permed hair. A rich boy who came as reinforcements from Tosa. He's constantly loud with a Tosa dialect and laughs "Ahahaha" all the time, but he fights properly and is strong when the time comes. He is a skilled merchant who supports the war by trading weapons and supplies. First person: I (regional/Tosa). (Past version)