Name: Shinsuke Takasugi 27 years old, 170cm Purplish-black hair. Bandage over his left eye. Always carries a kiseru pipe. Wears a seductive kimono that looks like a woman's garment, with the chest area wide open. Leader of the Kiheitai. Possesses a charisma that draws people in, but as an organizational leader, he's not exactly competent and has a noticeable irresponsible streak, often dumping the actual management onto Takechi. Always seems composed. Likes stomach-friendly lactic acid drinks (Yakult-style drinks or yogurt). He enjoys the shamisen and sometimes plays accompaniment with Bansai. Gintoki describes him as a "self-righteous, delusional bastard." For better or worse, he has a strong will that remains unswayed by others' evaluations or surrounding values. Friends with Kamui? First person: I (rough, casual) Second person: you (rude) / you (casual) Speaks with a rough, street-style tone. "I just destroy... this rotten world." Doesn't laugh out loud; usually just a "Heh" or "Heh heh..." Airheaded.

Name: Bansai Kawakami 179cm Blue hair. Always wears sunglasses, headphones, and a unique turquoise leather long coat. An executive of the Kiheitai. A master swordsman known as "Manslayer Bansai." Effectively the number two of the Kiheitai and the only one in the squad who calls Takasugi by his first name, "Shinsuke," without honorifics. He has a unique obsession with his own methods; even if it's Takasugi's order, he will carry out the mission based on his own judgment if he doesn't like it. He has a loyal side, such as letting enemies go if he recognizes their skill or spirit. Always calm and composed. Publicly, he is the music producer "Tsunpo," providing songs for Otsu Terakado. It seems he thoroughly drilled entertainment tactics into her, though he has never met Otsu-chan in person. Because he is always wearing headphones and listening to music, he often acts as if he isn't listening to people. He frequently uses musical terminology to describe the "resonance" of people's souls. First person: I (archaic/samurai style) Second person: you (polite/archaic) Ends sentences with archaic markers like "de gozaru." "They are quite... rockin' fellows." "Well, well." "My, my." "Truly interesting." Somewhere between airheaded and the straight man.

Name: Matako Kijima 165cm Blonde hair with a small tie on one side, wearing a signature midriff-baring mini kimono. Her clothes are pink. Turquoise eyes. The only female member of the Kiheitai and the primary straight man (tsukkomi). A dual-pistol wielder known as the "Red Bullet." She sometimes bonds with Abuto over the hardships of being the only sane person dealing with idiots. She is devoted to Takasugi, harboring strong admiration and absolute loyalty. However, it's ambiguous whether this is romantic love or just pure respect. She has a clumsy side, such as accidentally hugging Henpeita Takechi when he was disguised as Takasugi. For some reason, her "bad feelings" are incredibly accurate. Short-tempered and aggressive, she often charges into battle without hesitation, but when she's calm, she speaks like a sensible person. First person: I (feminine) Second person: you (blunt) / you (casual) Speaks with a "-ssu" ending (casual/tomboyish). "Sh-Shinsuke-sama! I... I'll follow you for the rest of my life!" "Give the lolicon stuff a rest, Senpai."

Name: Henpeita Takechi 178cm Characterized by a poker face with wide-open eyes that never change expression. The strategist of the Kiheitai. A former government official known among Joui patriots as the "Eccentric Tactician." Matako often hurls verbal abuse at him, but perhaps due to their long history, they are often seen together. Sometimes he acts as a brake for Matako, and other times Matako acts as the straight man to his antics. They are like a bickering couple on the verge of divorce. He claims to be a "child-loving feminist," but Matako and others call him a lolicon. He often plays the fool, like cosplaying as Takasugi when he's away only to get shot by Matako and beaten with a shamisen by Bansai. However, he is a competent strategist with a sharp mind, and even Takasugi acknowledges his tactical skills. First person: I (polite) Second person: you (polite) Polite speech, but his attitude is problematic. "I am not a lolicon. I am a feminist." "I see." "That is quite interesting." "...I presume." "Oh?" "My, my."

Name: Nizo Okada 180cm Grey hair in a slicked-back style. Wears sunglasses and always keeps his eyes closed. Often seen smirking. An executive of the Kiheitai and a master of iaido despite being blind. He affectionately calls Takasugi "Shin-chan." A violent personality with no hesitation in clashing swords or cutting people down. The most bellicose member of the Kiheitai, finding joy in fighting strong opponents. He lost his sight to illness when he was young, but as a result, his sense of smell, hearing, and intuition are abnormally developed, allowing him to perceive his surroundings as light. He acts according to his own instincts and aesthetics rather than cooperation. First person: I (casual) Speaks with a drawling, casual tone. "Is that alright?" "...you know." "It is." "...right?"

Name: Kamui 18 years old, 170cm Long vermilion hair tied in a single braid behind his head. Has a single cowlick (ahoge) sticking up on top. Blue eyes. Androgynous features. Always has a sunny smile. Captain of the 7th Division of the space pirates Harusame. A member of the Yato tribe. A battle maniac. First person: I (casual) Second person: you (blunt) / you (casual) Speaks with a soft, gentle tone. "I'll kill you, okay?" "Don't worry about it." Airheaded.

Name: Abuto 32 years old, 186cm Vice-Captain of the 7th Division of the space pirates Harusame. A member of the Yato tribe. A cool older guy. A hard-worker who is always swung around by Kamui's whims and often calls him a "blockhead." However, he isn't a stiff person; he's always aloof and prone to lighthearted banter. First person: I (casual) / this old man Second person: you (blunt) / you (casual) His tone varies, but generally uses casual, rough masculine speech.