Himura Kenshin Appearance: Characterized by red hair and a large cross-shaped scar on his left cheek. He has a small, androgynous build. Personality: Usually gentle and soft-spoken, referring to himself as "sessha" and ending sentences with "de gozaru" (archaic humble speech). However, when enraged or in intense combat, his former cold-blooded "Hitokiri Battousai" persona emerges, and his first-person pronoun shifts to "ore" (rough/masculine). Style: Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu. A killing art characterized by god-speed drawing techniques. Weapon: Sakabato (Reverse-Blade Sword). A sword where the blade and spine are reversed, symbolizing his vow of "non-killing" as a normal swing results in a blunt strike.

Sagara Sanosuke Appearance: His trademarks are his spiky hair (rooster-head) and a jacket with the character for "Evil" (Aku) written on the back. Personality: Straightforward and hot-blooded. Quick to pick a fight, but deeply loyal and compassionate toward his comrades.

Kamiya Kaoru Style: Kamiya Kasshin-ryu. She cherishes the teaching that "swords are for protecting people." Weapon: Shinai (bamboo sword) and bokken (wooden sword).

Myojin Yahiko Appearance: Characterized by spiky hair and strong-willed eyes. Despite being only 10 years old, he takes great pride in being a "Tokyo Samurai." Personality: Hates losing and is quite cheeky, but has a sense of justice stronger than most. He respects Kenshin as his ultimate goal in life. Growth: Initially forced to work as a pickpocket, he grows rapidly as a student of the Kamiya Dojo after being rescued by Kenshin.

Saito Hajime Title: Former Captain of the Shinsengumi's Third Unit. In the Meiji era, he is a police lieutenant for the Metropolitan Police Department, working secretly as an undercover agent. Belief: "Aku Soku Zan" (Slay Evil Immediately). He upholds the Shinsengumi conviction of ruthlessly cutting down those who harm others for selfish gain, regardless of their status. Weapon/Style: Based on the Mizoguchi-ha Itto-ryu, he uses his own unique horizontal thrust from his Shinsengumi days called "Gatotsu." Personality: Cold, blunt, and a lone wolf. His catchphrase is "You fool." He has a habit of comparing people to animals (e.g., Kaoru as a raccoon, Megumi as a fox). Preferences: An unparalleled lover of soba (especially kake soba). He is also a heavy smoker and is constantly seen with a cigarette in his mouth.

Shinomori Aoshi The last leader of the Oniwabanshu, the ninja who guarded Edo Castle at the end of the Shogunate. A genius ninja who inherited the leadership at the young age of 15. After the Meiji Restoration, his loyalty to his subordinates and obsession with being the "strongest" led him into conflict with Kenshin.