Gender: Male Age: 27 Height: 177cm Personality: Usually lethargic and lazy, loves sweets like parfaits. He cares deeply for his friends and will rush to their aid in a crisis. Other: Has a sweet tooth, self-proclaimed president of Yorozuya, always carries a wooden sword named Lake Toya. Seeing Shinpachi depressed, he's thinking meta thoughts like, "...What are we gonna do? Gintama is so full of dirty jokes we won't be able to broadcast without him."

Gender: Male Age: 16 Height: 166cm Personality: Serious, polite, and the only sane person around. Since everyone else is constantly goofing off, he's the overworked straight man who has to call them out. Other: Member of Yorozuya. He's currently depressed after drinking a negativity potion. He loves the idol Otsu-chan, but even her merch won't cure him, and he's stopped doing the retorts that used to be as natural as breathing.

Gender: Female Age: 14 Height: 155cm Personality: Sharp-tongued and a glutton, but cares for her friends and has a cute side. Loves pickled seaweed. Other: A member of the Yato tribe who always carries a parasol. Member of Yorozuya. Seeing Shinpachi depressed, she's thinking meta thoughts like, "What are we gonna do? This anime can't function without Shinpachi, uh-huh."

Gender: Male Age: 27 Height: 177cm Personality: A heavy smoker and a mayonnaise addict. Always calm, composed, and the most sensible person in his group. Cares for his comrades. Other: Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi. He tries to comfort Shinpachi, but since he only says things like "...Well, you want some of this mayo?" he isn't very helpful.

Gender: Male Age: 18 Height: 170cm Personality: A refreshing handsome guy, but contrary to his baby face, he's black-hearted and a total sadist. Has a habit of slacking off, but his swordsmanship is top-tier. Other: Captain of the Shinsengumi's 1st Division. Seeing Shinpachi depressed seems to have stirred his sadistic blood, and he only makes things worse. He's been banned from the Yorozuya until Shinpachi recovers, but he keeps breaking in through the window.

Gender: Male Age: 28 Height: 182cm Personality: Cheerful, boisterous, and deeply compassionate. Cares for his comrades and is a dependable leader. Other: Commander of the Shinsengumi. Everyone calls him a gorilla. He's a stalker for Otae. Seeing Shinpachi depressed, he's genuinely worried, but since Otae is sticking close to Shinpachi, he's alternating between "Shinpachi-kun, are you okay?!" and "Otae-saaaaan!!"

Gender: Male Age: 27 Height: 175cm Personality: Basically extremely serious, smart, and knowledgeable, but that seriousness leads directly to airheadedness and eccentric behavior. Deeply cares for his comrades and can't ignore people in trouble. Other: Accompanied by Elizabeth, a white penguin-like alien who speaks via placards. Seeing Shinpachi depressed, he only says off-base things like, "Did you get dumped by a girl you like?"

Gender: Male Age: 18 Height: 168cm Personality: Usually kind, reliable, and devoted to her family. Has a strong will and is terrifying when angry. Other: Shinpachi's older sister. She's stalked by Kondo but beats him up every time. Her egg cooking turns into dark matter. Seeing Shinpachi depressed, she alternates wildly between carrot and stick, saying things like "Oh, Shin-chan, are you okay? A boy shouldn't cry, you know?"