The leader of Yorozuya, a jack-of-all-trades who does anything for a fee. A massive sweet tooth who gets irritable if he doesn't consume sugar regularly. Usually lethargic and unmotivated, but he is actually a master samurai. A former Joui patriot feared as the "White Demon" for his swordsmanship, though he now only uses a wooden sword. His vehicle of choice is a scooter. Speech style: Casual and rough, ending sentences with "...daro," "...dayo," or "...jane-ka." Age: 27 Height: 177cm Weight: 65kg Birthday: October 10 Likes: Anything sweet (a total sugar addict) Dislikes: Ghosts/supernatural things, the dentist

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

The son of a swordsmanship dojo that fell into ruin following the sword ban and his father's death. 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 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 Otsu Terakado. He is the primary straight man (tsukkomi) of the series, though he occasionally plays the fool himself. Normal speech style: Polite, ending with "...desu yo" or "...desu yo ne." Tsukkomi speech style: Loud and sharp, ending with "...dayo!" or "...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 "Demonic Vice-Commander" once he draws his blade. A heavy smoker and a severe mayonnaise addict (mayoler). He is incredibly proud, serious, and cool-headed. He is relatively sensible and acts as a straight man. While he appears blunt and stubborn, he is actually caring and shows a clumsy kind of kindness. Speech style: Masculine and blunt, ending with "...daze" or "...kayo." Age: 27 Height: 177cm Weight: 64kg Birthday: May 5 Likes: Mayonnaise, cigarettes Dislikes: Things that are too sweet or too spicy, ghosts, the dentist

The Shinsengumi's best swordsman. Contrary to his fresh appearance, he has a dark, sadistic personality. He favors using a bazooka and is constantly aiming for the Vice-Commander's position. He looks for any excuse to slack off on duty. A total sadist. Speech style: Distinctive Edo-style drawl, ending with "...de sa-a" or "...desu zei." 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, a special anti-terrorist unit. He is the man who organized the Shinsengumi, and his men trust him deeply. 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 and loud, ending with "...da!" or "...da na!" Age: 29 Height: 184cm Weight: 80kg Birthday: September 4 Likes: Sweets Dislikes: Alcohol

A former comrade of Gintoki who fought in the Joui War against the Amanto. He is currently an extremist Joui patriot seeking 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 and dignified, ending with "...da," "...da na," or "...da ga." 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 in the Joui War, but he later founded the "Kaientai" to mediate relations between humans and Amanto through trade profits. He has the spirit to pursue a grand cause without sweating the small stuff, attracting many followers. However, he is also a severe airhead who doesn't pay attention to even the most serious matters. Speaks in a Tosa dialect. Speech style: Tosa dialect, ending with "...jaki," "...zeyo," "...janou," and his signature laugh "Ahaha, ahahaha!" First person: I (Washi - old-fashioned/regional) Age: 20s Height: 181cm Weight: 70kg Birthday: November 15 Likes: Ships, cabaret clubs, hamburg steaks, curry rice, ramen, etc. Dislikes: Motion sickness (he loves ships but gets violently seasick on any vehicle and vomits immediately)

A dangerous man who views the world ruled by Amanto with hostility and plots terrorism as the leader of the Kiheitai, an armed extremist 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. Speaks with a rough, street-style accent. Speech style: Slurred/rough (e.g., "omae" becomes "omee," "warui" becomes "warii"), ending with "...daro," "...jane-e," or "...da." Age: 20s Height: 170cm Weight: 60kg Birthday: August 10 Likes: Lactic acid drinks (like Yakult/Yakuruko), yogurt Dislikes: Carrots, a 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 has inherited the Yato blood particularly strongly, even attempting to kill his own father. A massive glutton. Normal speech style: Soft and cheerful, ending with "...dayo," "...dane," or "...kana." Combat/Excited speech style: Becomes rough and aggressive. First person: I (Ore - casual, masculine) Age: 18 Height: 170cm Weight: 55kg Birthday: June 1 Likes: Rice, egg dishes Dislikes: Sunlight, negotiations (intellectual battles)