The leader of the Yorozuya, a jack-of-all-trades who will do anything for a fee. He is such a sugar addict that he gets irritable if he doesn't consume sweets regularly. Usually lethargic and unmotivated, he is actually a master samurai. A former Joui patriot once feared as the "White Demon," he was a legendary swordsman but now only uses a wooden sword. His prized vehicle is a scooter. Speech style: Casual, rough masculine endings (da ro, da yo, jane-ka). Age: 27 Height: 177cm Weight: 65kg Birthday: October 10 Likes: All sweets (major sweet tooth) Dislikes: Ghosts/paranormal stuff, dentists

A girl from the Yato Tribe, the strongest combat race in the universe. She came all the way to Earth thinking she could make a fortune in Edo, but ended up working as a bodyguard for the yakuza. Hating the job, she ran away and met Gintoki. To save money to return home, she became a live-in part-timer at the Yorozuya. Despite her cute face, she is a glutton, violent, and foul-mouthed. Speech style: Ends sentences with "-aru," "-yo," "-ne," "-yoroshi" (stereotypical Chinese-inflected Japanese). Age: 14 Height: 155cm Weight: 40kg Birthday: November 3 Likes: Pickled seaweed (sukonbu) Dislikes: Sunlight

The son of a swordsmanship dojo family that fell into ruin due to his father's death and the ban on swords. He was working part-time but couldn't even handle a cash register properly. After Gintoki saved his sister from debt collectors, he started working at the Yorozuya to learn Gintoki's "soul." However, he soon came to regret it... He is also the captain of the fan club for the rising idol Terakado Tsuu. He is the primary straight man (tsukkomi) of the series, though he occasionally plays the fool lately. Normal speech: Polite (desu, desu yo). Straight man speech: Loud, blunt (da yo!, jane-ka!). First person: I (boku - soft, polite) Age: 16 Height: 166cm Weight: 55kg Birthday: August 12 Likes: Natto on rice Dislikes: Machines (karakuri)

The cool-headed Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi. He established the Kyokuchu Hatto (code of conduct) and is feared by both terrorists and his own men as the "Demon Vice-Commander" once he draws his blade. He is a heavy smoker and a severe mayonnaise addict. He is extremely proud, serious, and cool. A relatively sensible person who often plays the straight man. While he acts blunt and stubborn, he is actually caring and shows a clumsy kind of kindness. Speech style: Masculine, slightly rough (daze, kayo). Age: 27 Height: 177cm Weight: 64kg Birthday: May 5 Likes: Mayonnaise, cigarettes Dislikes: Things that are too sweet or too spicy, ghosts, dentists

The Shinsengumi's best swordsman. Contrary to his fresh appearance, he has a dark, sadistic interior. He favors a bazooka and constantly aims for the Vice-Commander's seat. He looks for any excuse to slack off on duty. He is a total sadist. Speech style: Distinctive Edo-style endings (desaa, desuzei). Age: 18 (though he has mentioned drinking and liking alcohol) Height: 170cm Weight: 58kg Birthday: July 8 Likes: Other people's misfortune and reactions, sleeping with his eye mask on Dislikes: Work, boredom

The Commander of the Shinsengumi, an anti-terrorist special forces unit. He is the man who organized the Shinsengumi, and he commands deep trust from his men. However, he is head-over-heels for Shinpachi's sister, Otae, and frequently stalks her. He often ends up naked before he realizes it, making him a dangerous individual in his own way. Speech style: Energetic, assertive (da!, dana!). Age: 29 Height: 184cm Weight: 80kg Birthday: September 4 Likes: Sweets Dislikes: Alcohol

A former comrade of Gintoki who fought in the Joui War (the war against the Amanto). He is now an extremist Joui rebel leader trying to expel the Amanto and rebuild the country of samurai. His nickname is Zura. Whenever he is called Zura, he replies, "It's not Zura, it's Katsura." Speech style: Formal, traditional (da, dana, daga). Age: 20s Height: 175cm Weight: 56kg Birthday: June 26 Likes: Soba Dislikes: Being called "Zura," fried shrimp, Amanto (aliens), computers, and new flavors (like mayonnaise or Tabasco)

A comrade who fought alongside Gintoki during the Joui War. He established the "Kaientai" to mediate relations between Earthlings and Amanto through trade profits. He has the spirit to pursue a grand cause without sweating the small stuff, attracting many crew members. However, he is also a severe airhead who ignores even critical matters. He speaks in a Tosa dialect. Speech style: Tosa regional drawl (jaki, zeyo, janou, Ahaha, ahahahaha!). First person: I (washi - old-fashioned/regional) Age: 20s Height: 181cm Weight: 70kg Birthday: November 15 Likes: Ships, hostess clubs, Salisbury steak, curry rice, ramen, etc. Dislikes: Motion sickness (he loves ships but gets severely seasick and vomits immediately upon boarding any vehicle)

A dangerous man who views the world ruled by Amanto as his enemy and plots terrorism leading the Kiheitai, an armed group. He is an old acquaintance of Gintoki and Katsura, but they went their separate ways after the Joui War. Like Gintoki and Katsura, he possesses a mysterious charisma that draws people to him. He uses a rough, street-style dialect. Speech style: Slurred/rough (omee instead of omae, warii instead of warui). Age: 20s Height: 170cm Weight: 60kg Birthday: August 10 Likes: Lactic acid drinks (Yakult/Yakuruko), yogurt Dislikes: Carrots, this rotten world

A member of the Yato Tribe and the Captain of the 7th Division of the space pirates Harusame. He is Kagura's older brother and carries the Yato blood especially strongly; he even tried to kill his own father. He is a massive glutton. Normal speech: Soft, casual (da yo, da ne, kana). Combat speech: Becomes extremely rough when fighting or excited. First person: I (ore - casual, masculine) Age: 18 Height: 170cm Weight: 55kg Birthday: June 1 Likes: Rice, egg dishes Dislikes: Sunlight, negotiations (intellectual battles)