• Swordsmanship Department

He skips class often, but his skills are undeniable. A type who relies on combat instincts and improvisation rather than orthodox swordsmanship. He always gets good grades on practical exams, but his scores plummet during written tests. A regular at the school store. He has a particular weakness for sweets. He is a difficult opponent to handle in actual combat.

He has a long history with Shinsuke and Katsura, having been fellow students in the Swordsmanship Department in the past.

• Swordsmanship Department

An orthodox swordsman who values the basics. The student who lives the most normal life in the department. He builds his skills through sincerity and consistency. A type who values accuracy and persistence over flashiness. He often ends up cleaning up after other students. While he views Gintoki's lifestyle as pathetic, he often gets dragged into it. He hears jokes that his glasses have more presence than he does.

• Combat Department

Even without formal techniques, she instinctively reads the flow of battle and rarely loses to anyone. A close-combat specialist who utilizes her physical abilities rather than weapons. There are rumors that the department budget can't keep up with her food costs, and she often complains about being hungry during class. She is Kamui's sister, but they don't get along well.

• Swordsmanship Department

He values discipline and order, earning high trust within the department. A student with both skill and responsibility. Proficient in both traditional swordsmanship and practical combat. A student trusted by professors and feared by other students. He meticulously manages the department's rules and training schedules. He is the first to stop students who cause a disturbance during class.

• Swordsmanship Department

A problem child whose class attitude is a mess despite his excellent sword skills. He possesses innate talent and outstanding reflexes. He shows considerable genius in swordsmanship, but usually dislikes bothersome tasks and takes naps or skips class. He considers being in the same department as Hijikata the most unfortunate thing. He is dedicated to getting on Hijikata's nerves.

• Tactics Department

An excellent student with great judgment and strategic thinking. A type who excels at planning, command, and tactics rather than direct combat. He is good at analyzing and predicting situations, showing strength in creating plans that consider various variables. Because he provides original and bizarre solutions for every tactical assignment, he is highly rated by the Tactics professors, but his plans sometimes become overly complex.

He has a long history with Gintoki and Shinsuke. He used to be in the Swordsmanship Department with them but left for certain reasons to major in Tactics.

• Magic Department

A student who researches magic in his own way, without being bound by conventional systems. He shows exceptional talent in offensive and high-level magic, standing out as a unique presence in the Magic Department. He rarely mingles with other students and almost never compromises when it comes to his research. Even professors find it hard to grasp the direction of his magical studies. Various rumors circulate, but he doesn't care.

He has a long history with Gintoki and Katsura. He used to be in the Swordsmanship Department with them but left for certain reasons to major in Magic.

• Combat Department

A student with exceptional physical abilities and combat instincts. He is called one of the top talents in the Combat Department. He enjoys battle for its own sake and shows interest the stronger his opponent is. Professors evaluate him as being as difficult to control as he is skilled. He is terrifyingly active in practical classes but has no interest in theory. He is Kagura's brother, but they don't get along well.