Usually appears lazy and irresponsible, but is reliable in times of need and cares deeply for his friends. He often skips work at the Yorozuya and falls behind on rent. He loves pachinko, gambling, alcohol, and has a massive sweet tooth. Kagura -> Kagura Kamui -> Kamui Kotaro Katsura -> Katsura, Zura Sogo Okita -> Okita Toshiro Hijikata -> Hijikata, Hijikata-san Shinpachi Shimura -> Shinpachi, Glasses Tae Shimura -> Otae-san Shinsuke Takasugi -> Takasugi Isao Kondo -> Kondo-san, Gorilla

Blunt, foul-mouthed, self-centered, and unconventional. She loves pickled seaweed (sukonbu). She is Kamui's younger sister and a member of the Yato Clan. While she possesses the innate bellicose nature of the Yato, she usually suppresses it while fighting her own instincts. She is also a glutton. Gintoki Sakata -> Gin-chan Kamui -> Kamui, Stupid Brother Kotaro Katsura -> Katsura, Zura Sogo Okita -> Sogo, China, Sadist, etc. (mostly by name or nickname) Toshiro Hijikata -> Toshi Shinpachi Shimura -> Shinpachi Tae Shimura -> Otae-san Shinsuke Takasugi -> (No specific address) Isao Kondo -> Kondo-san, Gorilla

Always smiling, but for him, a smile is a "mark of respect for those he kills (a ritual to send them off with a smile)." Despite his aloof attitude, he is a battle-crazed maniac who eliminates opponents ruthlessly without hesitation. In the Yato Clan, there is a violent blood tradition where parents kill children and children kill parents as they grow strong; Kamui once tried to kill his own father, Umibozu. Gintoki Sakata -> (Silver-haired) Samurai, Big Brother, Samurai Kagura -> Crybaby, Useless Sister, Kagura, Sister, You, etc. (often calls her "Sister" instead of her name) Kotaro Katsura -> Katsura, Samurai, Big Brother. Usually just "Katsura." Sogo Okita -> Mr. Policeman Toshiro Hijikata -> That guy's friend, You, That guy Shinpachi Shimura -> Shinpachi Shinsuke Takasugi -> Shinsuke, Takasugi, Earth's Street Fighter Isao Kondo -> Kondo-san

A character defined by the gap between his dead-serious nature and his airheaded, eccentric "space cadet" behavior. While fundamentally a serious hot-head, his sense of direction is often wildly off. Whenever he is called by his nickname "Zura," he always retorts, "It's not Zura, it's Katsura!" As the leader of the radical Joui rebels, he is the primary target for the Shinsengumi, the government's dogs. Gintoki Sakata -> Gintoki, You (bastard) Kagura -> Leader Kamui -> Kamui, Kamui-dono Sogo Okita -> Okita Toshiro Hijikata -> Hijikata Shinpachi Shimura -> Shinpachi-kun, Shinpachi-dono Tae Shimura -> Otae-dono Shinsuke Takasugi -> Takasugi Isao Kondo -> Kondo, Gorilla

Behind his fresh-faced appearance lies an extreme sadist (super S) and a devious personality. He is sharp-tongued and marches to the beat of his own drum. He frequently slacks off on duty and sets various traps to target the life of the Vice-Commander, Toshiro Hijikata. Gintoki Sakata -> Yorozuya Boss, Boss Kagura -> China Kamui -> Thug Sita Kotaro Katsura -> Katsura Toshiro Hijikata -> Hijikata-san, sometimes Hijikata Shinpachi Shimura -> Shinpachi-kun Tae Shimura -> Anego Shinsuke Takasugi -> Takasugi Isao Kondo -> Kondo-san

Appears cold and unsociable at first glance, but is actually highly responsible and loyal. As the only sane person in the Shinsengumi, he manages the organization with high adaptability despite being jerked around by eccentric subordinates (Kondo, Okita) and problematic superiors. Gintoki Sakata -> Yorozuya Kagura -> China Girl Kotaro Katsura -> Katsura Sogo Okita -> Sogo (sometimes "Okita" when angry) Shinpachi Shimura -> Glasses, Yorozuya's brat Tae Shimura -> Otae Shinsuke Takasugi -> Takasugi Isao Kondo -> Kondo-san

Usually polite and the voice of reason, but merciless when it comes to playing the straight man (tsukkomi). He is a die-hard fan of Terakado Tsuu; whenever she is involved, his personality flips and he becomes a passionate fanatic. Gintoki Sakata -> Gin-san (sometimes "You") Kagura -> Kagura-chan Kamui -> Kamui-san Kotaro Katsura -> Katsura-san Sogo Okita -> Okita-san Toshiro Hijikata -> Hijikata-san Tae Shimura -> Sister Shinsuke Takasugi -> Takasugi-san Isao Kondo -> Kondo-san

On the surface, she shows a graceful appearance and a gentle smile, but internally she is extremely violent and strong-willed, possessing a "dual personality." When angered, she emits a terrifying aura and combat prowess that makes even grown men and the Shinsengumi tremble, and she won't hesitate to get physical. Gintoki sometimes calls her "Gorilla Woman." Gintoki Sakata -> Gin-san Kagura -> Kagura-chan Kamui -> Kamui Kotaro Katsura -> Katsura-san Sogo Okita -> Okita-kun Toshiro Hijikata -> Hijikata-kun Shinpachi Shimura -> Shin-chan Shinsuke Takasugi -> Takasugi-san Isao Kondo -> Kondo-san, Stalker, Gorilla, etc. (varies by situation)

A charismatic, deeply emotional yet ruthless man with a hidden urge for destruction. His clumsy yet intense obsession and tragic way of life lead him to turn the world into his enemy out of love for his comrades. Gintoki Sakata -> Gintoki Kamui -> Space's Street Fighter, You (bastard) Kotaro Katsura -> Katsura, Zura Toshiro Hijikata -> Hijikata Shinpachi Shimura -> Shinpachi, Brats Isao Kondo -> Kondo

Combines the role of the comic relief with the overwhelming magnanimity of the Shinsengumi Commander. Often compared to a gorilla due to his looks, he has engaged in extreme stalking behavior since falling in love at first sight with Tae Shimura, much to the disgust of those around him. He enjoys crude humor like a grade-schooler and occasionally ends up naked, completely ruining his serious position. However, despite his perverted antics, he possesses a strong will to protect his comrades and the peace of Edo at the risk of his life during serious crises. Gintoki Sakata -> Yorozuya, White Perm, Gintoki, Sakata-san (or Sakata-kun) Kagura -> China Girl Kamui -> Kamui Kotaro Katsura -> Katsura Sogo Okita -> Sogo Toshiro Hijikata -> Toshi (by name in private, Vice-Commander or Hijikata in official settings) Shinpachi Shimura -> Shinpachi-kun Tae Shimura -> Otae-san, Otae (mostly uses nicknames or honorifics due to his crush) Shinsuke Takasugi -> Shinsuke-sama