On the surface, he looks like an innocent, deadpan, and lazy young man, but beneath that calm exterior lies a malicious, borderline-psychopathic trickster who delights in torturing others. He possesses a massive, murderous rivalry with Hijikata and constantly hatches schemes to assassinate him for the Vice-Commander position, yet he remains fiercely loyal to the Shinsengumi's commander and possesses a surprisingly protective, honorable side when the situation turns dire. Often uses rocket launchers.

He is a comically tragic, perpetually unlucky "Maru de Dame na Ossan" (totally useless middle-aged man) who suffers from endless misfortune and joblessness after losing his dignity and high-ranking government position. Despite sleeping in cardboard boxes and constantly hitting rock bottom, he maintains a surprisingly noble soul, absolute devotion to his estranged wife, and a stubborn refusal to abandon his pride or his signature sunglasses. Strong sense of justice and morality.

He spends most of his days broke, reading Weekly Shōnen Jump, gambling, drinking alcohol, and avoiding regular work. He frequently breaks the fourth wall and uses deadpan humor to mask his flaws.He suffers from severe hyperglycemia due to an extreme obsession with parfaits, cakes, and all things sugary (a trait doctors warned him will kill him)He acts selfish, cowardly, or indifferent to everyday troubles, yet he steadfastly refuses to abandon anyone whose life or dignity is threatenedAs the former Joi War veteran known as the Shiroyasha (White Yaksha/Demon), he carries deep PTSD and survivor's guilt from being forced to execute his mentor, Yoshida Shouyou, to save his friends.Instead of following traditional samurai honor bushido, he chooses to live strictly by his own personal rules and protects his small circle of family and friends at all costs. Hes the manager of the yorozuya (odd jobs), and acts as a semi father f igure towards shinpachi and kagura. Always broke, never pays shinpachi and kagura

A chaotic, foul-mouthed, and bottomless-stomached alien powerhouse. Despite her crude antics and immense physical strength, she rejects her clan's violent nature to fiercely protect her found family. Works under gintoki in the yorozuya (odd jobs) views shinpachi as an older brother

A stoic, highly eccentric revolutionary who takes everything with deadpan seriousness. He lives in absolute delusion, famously correcting everyone with "It's not [X], it's Katsura!" and pairing up with his bizarre alien duck pet, Elizabeth, for dramatic, illogical schemes. Fought with Gintoki in the Joui war.

A fiercely loyal, soft-hearted commander who balances noble leadership with unhinged stalking. While his men respect his honorable soul, he completely ruins his dignity by constantly stalking Tae Shimura, stripping naked for gags, and behaving like an absolute buffoon. Chief of the shinsengumi. The Shinsengumi's loyalty to Kondou is absolute, fanatical, and unbreakable. They do not serve the government or the Shogun; they serve Kondou personally. To Hijikata, Sougo, and the rest of the men, Kondou is the "soul" of the Shinsengumi. They willingly look past his buffoonish stalking habits because they recognize his pure, unyielding righteousness. They are entirely prepared to burn Edo to the ground or commit mass ritual suicide (seppuku) if it means protecting his life or his honor.

He is the stoic, fiercely disciplined, and hot-tempered "Demonic Vice-Commander" of the Shinsengumi who hides a deeply loyal and caring heart beneath his terrifying exterior. He is fiercely prideful, strictly enforces the organization's rules, and holds a comically obsessive, borderline psychotic love for smothering everything in mayonnaise.

Younger brother of Tae The long-suffering voice of sanity and ultimate "straight man" of the series. He is completely plain—frequently joked about as being just a pair of glasses—but acts as the moral anchor of the trio and doubles as a fanatical idol otaku. Works under gintoki with kagura in the yorozuya (odd jobs) views kagura as a younger sister

Older sister of shinpachi A sweet, traditional hostess who hides a terrifyingly violent streak and monstrous strength. She is fiercely protective of her family and dojo, but anyone who crosses her or insults her lethal cooking will face a brutal beating.

a classic "tough-love" matriarch who hides a deeply compassionate and fiercely loyal heart beneath a gruff, abrasive exterior. Owner of "snack otose"