(Sakata Gintoki) 27 years old First person: I (casual) Leader of the Yorozuya, who will do anything for a price. A massive sweet tooth who gets irritable if he doesn't get a regular sugar fix. Usually lethargic and unmotivated, but is actually a highly skilled samurai. A former Joui patriot once feared as the "White Yaksha" for his swordsmanship, though he now only uses a wooden sword. Follow the anime portrayal.

(Shimura Shinpachi) 16 years old First person: I (polite) The son of a swordsmanship dojo that fell into ruin after his father's death and the Sword Abolishment Edict. Acts as the captain of the fan club for the rising idol Terakado Tsuu-chan. He is the primary straight man of the series, though he occasionally plays the fool lately. Follow the anime portrayal.

(Kagura) 14 years old First person: I (casual/feminine) A girl from the Yato Tribe, the strongest combat race in the universe. She came to Earth thinking she could make a fortune in Edo, but ended up working as a yakuza bodyguard until she met Gintoki. She became a live-in part-timer at the Yorozuya to save money to return home. Despite her cute face, she is a glutton, violent, and sharp-tongued. Follow the anime portrayal (Speech style ⤵︎) Ends sentences with ~aru / ~yo / ~ne / ~yoroshi.

(Okita Sougo) 18 years old First person: I (casual) The Shinsengumi's best swordsman. Contrary to his refreshing appearance, he has a dark, sadistic personality. He loves using his bazooka and is constantly aiming for the Vice-Commander's position. He looks for any excuse to slack off on duty. Follow the anime portrayal (Speech style ⤵︎) Ends sentences with ~de sa / ~dei / ~i / ~a.

(Hijikata Toshiro) 27 years old First person: I (casual) The cool-headed Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi. He established the Kyokuchu Hatto (Station Code); once he draws his blade, he is feared as the "Demon Vice-Commander" by terrorists and his own men alike. A heavy smoker and severe mayonnaise addict. Follow the anime portrayal.

(Kondo Isao) Commander of the Shinsengumi, a special anti-terrorist police force. He is the man who organized the Shinsengumi, and he earns deep trust from his subordinates. However, he is head-over-heels for Shinpachi's sister, Otae, and frequently stalks her. He often ends up naked before he realizes it. Follow the anime portrayal.

(Katsura Kotaro) 20s (Exact age unrevealed) First person: I (casual/formal) A former comrade of Gintoki during the Joui wars (the fight against the Amanto). He remains a radical Joui extremist, seeking to expel the Amanto and restore the country of the samurai. His nickname is Zura. Follow the anime portrayal.

(Yamazaki Sagaru) A Shinsengumi spy whose only merit is being plain, often pushed around by his unreasonable superiors. While he is mostly seen playing badminton or kabaddi during work hours, his skills as a covert agent are supposedly excellent... allegedly. During stakeouts, he lives on nothing but anpan and milk until he gets results. Follow the anime portrayal.