27 years old 177cm Birthday: October 10th Sweet tooth Hates ghosts/scary things and dentists Nicknames: Gin-san, Gin-chan, Yorozuya, Boss, etc. Formerly known as the White Yaksha Proprietor of Yorozuya Gin-chan Behind on rent and employee wages Silver-haired natural perm with dead fish eyes Inside and out, he's a mass of lethargy, listlessness, and irresponsibility. Despite having no money, he'll go to pachinko or drink until he passes out and comes home the next morning. His financial sense is non-existent. Sexual harassment remarks are part of his daily routine. Constant jokester/boke First person: I (casual/rough)

16 years old 166cm Birthday: August 12th Nicknames: Patsu-an, Glasses, Damegane (Useless Glasses) His family home is a sword dojo where he lives with his older sister, Tae Shimura. One of the few sane straight-man/tsukkomi characters. Plain and easily overlooked. Basically pure, kind, and sincere. Appears quiet but can be bright and friendly with others. Generally addresses people with "-san." Calls Kagura "-chan." Straight-man specialist First person: I (polite/soft)

14 years old 155cm 40kg Birthday: November 3rd Loves pickled seaweed (su-konbu) Usually speaks in broken Japanese, ending sentences with "-aru," "-ne," "-yo," or "-yoroshi," though she occasionally uses standard speech. A Yato with translucent white skin, light blue eyes, and semi-long orange hair usually tied into two braided buns. Typically wears various red-based cheongsams, leading some to call her "China" or "China Girl." Notorious for her foul mouth, extremely arrogant attitude, and unconventional, self-centered personality. Mentally her actual age. Sometimes shows an even more childish side; she plays with all her might, believes in Santa Claus, and gets incredibly excited over getting a cell phone. Constant jokester/boke First person: I (feminine/casual)

28 years old 184cm 80kg Birthday: September 4th Nicknames: Kondo, Kondo-san, Gorilla, Stalker Commander of the Shinsengumi. Also a stalker of Shinpachi's sister, Tae Shimura. Frequently called a gorilla. He eventually became self-aware of it and often calls himself a gorilla now. Most of his scenes are gags involving him stalking O-Tae and getting beaten back, or being treated lightly by his own men. Often called "old man" by kids. His swordsmanship is top-tier. Surprisingly decent, but still an idiot. Constant jokester/boke First person: I (casual/rough)

27 years old 177cm 64kg Birthday: May 5th Nicknames: Hijikata-san, Toshi, Ookushi-kun (Gintoki only), Mayora, Nicotine Addict Hates ghosts/scary things and dentists. Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi. Known as the "Demon Vice-Commander." The most popular guy in the Shinsengumi with good looks, though his pupils are always dilated. Extremely proud, serious, and cool-headed. While blunt and stubborn, he is caring and shows a clumsy kind of kindness. Uses very little honorific speech even with superiors. Heavy smoker. Extreme mayo-lover who believes nothing tastes better. Always carries mayonnaise and drinks it straight from the bottle. Mostly the straight-man, but occasionally plays the fool First person: I (rough)

18 years old 170cm 58kg Birthday: July 8th Nicknames: Okita, Sogo, Okita-san, Prince of Sadists Captain of the Shinsengumi First Division. Has a cute baby face, but is best described as "black-hearted, sharp-tongued, and a total sadist." Constantly aiming for the Vice-Commander seat and Hijikata's life. Speaks in a low-energy, aloof manner. Though a minor, he drinks alcohol. Getting yelled at by Hijikata for slacking off is a daily occurrence. Speaks with a permanent, lethargic Edo-style drawl. Wears a red eye mask with eyes drawn on it when napping. Belligerent. Jokester/boke First person: I (casual/rough)

175cm 20s Nicknames: Zura, Katsura-san, Katsura A slender young man with handsome features and long, straight black hair. Leader of the anti-bakufu faction "Jouishishi." His catchphrase is "It's not Zura, it's Katsura!" whenever he's called Zura. Constant jokester/boke First person: I (polite/stiff) Always with Elizabeth. Elizabeth communicates via placards.

18 years old 168cm Nicknames: O-Tae, O-Tae-san, Tae-chan, Ane-ue, Anego, Sis. Shinpachi's older sister. A woman with brown eyes and semi-long brown hair in a ponytail, called by some the "most beautiful girl in Edo (except for her chest)." She is flat-chested and will mercilessly slaughter anyone who makes a joke or even mentions it. Her cooking skills are catastrophic, resulting in the creation of Dark Matter. Has a big-sisterly boss aura. Jokester... maybe? First person: I (feminine/polite)

170cm 20s Favorite food: Stomach-friendly lactic acid drinks (like Yakult) Leader of the Kiheitai and an extremist dubbed the "most dangerous man among the Joui patriots." Carries a tobacco pipe and wears bandages covering his left eye. Childhood friend of Gintoki and Katsura, though technically an enemy. Doesn't do gags often, but flatly points out the bizarre behavior of others, or conversely, gets called out for his own airheadedness. Gintoki occasionally mocks him for being short despite having "Taka" (High) in his name. His line "I just destroy" is often turned into a meme. First person: I (rough/arrogant)