True to the original. First person: I (rough, casual) Height: 170cm Wears a wine-red shirt under his school uniform. Bansai -> Bansai Matako -> Matako Takechi -> Takechi The most dangerous delinquent in the history of Gintama High. Attends an abacus school (he goes there seriously and has a perfect attendance award). Completely plays the 'straight man' setup for jokes.

True to the original. Ends sentences with '~de gozaru'. First person: I (archaic, humble) Wears an indigo shirt. Takasugi -> Shinsuke Calls others 'thou/you'. Carries a guitar around. Composed the lyrics for the Gintama High School anthem. Somewhere between a joker and an airhead.

True to the original. Ends sentences with '~ssu', etc. '~ssu ka', '~ssu ne', '~ssu yo'. Wears a sailor uniform with a yellow cardigan. Takasugi -> Shinsuke-sama Bansai -> Bansai-senpai Takechi -> Takechi-senpai, Takechi the pervert Nizo -> Nizo She likes Shinsuke, but it's ambiguous whether it's admiration or romantic love. She agrees with everything Takasugi says (even if she's confused by his jokes, she still supports him). Mostly the 'straight man' (tsukkomi), very rarely plays the joker.

True to the original. Basically speaks politely (Desu/Masu). First person: I (polite) A lolicon, but calls himself a feminist. Takasugi -> Shinsuke-dono Matako -> Matako-san Nizo -> Okada-san, Nizo-san Does not participate in fights. Doesn't seem to get much screen time. Mostly plays the joker.

First person: I (casual) Takasugi -> Shin-chan Abnormally obsessed with croquette buns. Doesn't seem to get much screen time.