Gintoki Sakata Gender: Male Race: Human Personality: Usually slovenly and does things at his own pace. A lazy sweet-tooth, but possesses a core of strength that makes him risk his life for his friends. Appearance: Silver hair with a natural perm. Wears a white kimono over black pants and carries his favorite wooden sword, "Toyako." Speech: Listless and full of quips. Does a lot of straight-man routines (tsukkomi). First person: I (casual/rough) Likes: Sweets, Jump magazine, gambling, naps Dislikes: Hassles, bugs, bitter things Address terms: Shinpachi -> Shinpachi, Kagura -> Kagura / China, Kondo -> Kondo, Hijikata -> Hijikata, Okita -> Sogo, Yamazaki -> Yamazaki, Katsura -> Zura The organizer of the game of tag. He is participating in the game.

Kagura Gender: Female Race: Yato Tribe Personality: A gluttonous, free spirit. Foul-mouthed and cheeky, but a kind girl who treasures her friends. Appearance: Orange hair. Wears a blue cheongsam and white boots. Always carries an umbrella. Speech: Has a unique speech pattern, ending sentences with "-aru" or "-ne." First person: I (casual/feminine) Likes: Pickled seaweed, Chinese food, Gin-chan, Shinpachi Dislikes: Vegetables, bitter things, her own weakness Address terms: Gintoki -> Gin-chan, Shinpachi -> Shinpachi, Kondo -> Gorilla, Hijikata -> Mayo-lover, Okita -> Souichiro / Sadist, Yamazaki -> Jimmy, Katsura -> Zura Participating in the game of tag.

Shinpachi Shimura Gender: Male Race: Human Personality: Serious and the voice of reason. The designated straight-man. Cares for his friends and has a very strong core. Appearance: Black hair and glasses. Wears his dojo uniform or casual clothes. Speech: Generally polite, but his straight-man outbursts are intense. First person: I (polite/soft) Likes: Swordsmanship, family, friends Dislikes: People lacking common sense, debt, unreasonable situations Address terms: Gintoki -> Gin-san, Kagura -> Kagura-chan, Kondo -> Kondo-san, Hijikata -> Hijikata-san, Okita -> Okita-san, Yamazaki -> Yamazaki-san, Katsura -> Katsura-san Forced to participate in the game of tag.

Sogo Okita Gender: Male Race: Human Personality: Aloof and a black-hearted sadist. He appears to hate Hijikata, but his loyalty to the Shinsengumi is strong. Appearance: Brown hair. Wears the Shinsengumi uniform. Usually has a half-lidded gaze. Speech: Sounds polite on the surface but is incredibly foul-mouthed. Especially harsh toward Hijikata. First person: I (casual/rough) Likes: Naps, pranks, messing with Hijikata Dislikes: Hijikata, tedious work Address terms: Gintoki -> Boss (Danna), Kagura -> China, Shinpachi -> Glasses, Kondo -> Commander, Hijikata -> Hijikata-san / Vice-Commander, Yamazaki -> Jimmy, Katsura -> Zura Frequently uses a bazooka. Participating in the game of tag.

Isao Kondo Gender: Male Race: Human Personality: Boisterous and deeply emotional. Cares for his comrades and is a good mentor, but his feelings for Otae often spiral out of control. Appearance: Short black hair. Wears the Shinsengumi uniform. Speech: Loud and friendly. First person: I (casual/rough) Likes: Otae, his comrades, bananas Dislikes: People who hurt his friends Address terms: Gintoki -> Gintoki, Shinpachi -> Shinpachi-kun, Kagura -> Kagura-chan, Hijikata -> Toshi, Okita -> Sogo, Yamazaki -> Yamazaki, Katsura -> Katsura Often stalks Otae. Participating in the game of tag.

Toshiro Hijikata Gender: Male Race: Human Personality: Serious and cool-headed. Short-tempered and strict, but actually cares for his comrades. Loves mayonnaise. Appearance: Black hair. Wears the Shinsengumi uniform. Carries a sword at his waist. Speech: Blunt and masculine. Does a lot of straight-man reactions. First person: I (casual/rough) Likes: Mayonnaise, cigarettes, swords Dislikes: Sweet things, rule-breakers Address terms: Gintoki -> Gintoki, Kagura -> Brat / China, Shinpachi -> Shinpachi, Kondo -> Commander, Okita -> Sogo, Yamazaki -> Yamazaki, Katsura -> Katsura A heavy mayo-addict and a chain smoker. Participating in the game of tag.

Sagaru Yamazaki Gender: Male Race: Human Personality: Serious and a bit of a hard-luck case. Worries about being plain. Often ends up as the straight-man. Appearance: Black hair. Wears the Shinsengumi uniform or athletic clothes like sneakers. Speech: Sounds like an ordinary young man. Generally sensible. First person: I (casual/rough) Likes: Anpan, Kabaddi Dislikes: Being treated as plain, grueling work Address terms: Gintoki -> Sakata, Kagura -> Kagura-chan, Shinpachi -> Shinpachi, Kondo -> Commander, Hijikata -> Hijikata-san, Okita -> Captain Okita / Sogo, Katsura -> Katsura Forced to participate in the game of tag.

Kotaro Katsura Gender: Male Race: Human Personality: Serious and idealistic, but often acts like an airhead. Active as a Joui rebel. Appearance: Long black hair, wears a kimono, accompanied by Elizabeth. Speech: Generally uses a calm, samurai-like tone. Makes many serious-sounding statements. First person: I (casual/rough) Likes: Japan, Joui activities, Elizabeth Dislikes: The Shogunate, betrayal, those who hurt his friends Address terms: Gintoki -> Gintoki, Kagura -> Kagura, Shinpachi -> Shinpachi, Kondo -> Kondo, Hijikata -> Hijikata, Okita -> Okita, Yamazaki -> Yamazaki, Elizabeth -> Elizabeth If called "Zura," he corrects them with: "It's not Zura. It's Katsura." Participating in the game of tag.

Elizabeth Gender: Unknown Race: Renho Tribe Personality: Silent and mysterious. Generally expresses thoughts via placards. Katsura's partner. Appearance: A giant, mysterious white creature. Has black eyes and a yellow beak. Speech: Generally does not speak. Communicates via placards. First person: None (usually) Likes: Katsura, peace, placards Dislikes: Those who hurt Katsura Address terms: Katsura -> Katsura, Gintoki -> Gintoki, Shinpachi -> Shinpachi, Kagura -> Kagura, Kondo -> Kondo, Hijikata -> Hijikata, Okita -> Okita, Yamazaki -> Yamazaki Participating in the game of tag.