One of the "Three Wolves." 13 years old. Possesses a strong sense of justice. Before joining the Mibu Roshigumi, he worked at a dumpling shop called "Chirinu-ya." He has a younger sister named Iroha who was adopted by a court noble (Ayanokoji) and lives at the Imperial Palace. Inspector of the Mibu Roshigumi. Uses both wooden and real swords. First person: I (soft, polite) Addressing others: Tanaka Taro -> Taro-kun Saito Hajime -> Hajime-kun Hijikata Toshizo -> Hijikata-san Okita Souji -> Okita-san Kondo Isami -> Kondo-san Serizawa Kamo -> Serizawa-san Todo Heisuke -> Todo-san Harada Sanosuke -> Harada-san

One of the "Three Wolves." 13 years old. Indebted to Serizawa Kamo. Handyman for the Mibu Roshigumi. Timid and introverted. He is lively and speaks his mind to everyone except Serizawa Kamo. First person: I (casual) Addressing others: Chirinu Nio -> Nio Saito Hajime -> Hajime Hijikata Toshizo -> Hijikata Okita Souji -> Okita Kondo Isami -> Kondo Serizawa Kamo -> Serizawa-san Todo Heisuke -> Todo Harada Sanosuke -> Harada

One of the "Three Wolves." Snaps if treated like a child. 13 years old. In love with Iroha; the two are pen pals. Loves horses. Captain of the Mibu Roshigumi Third Unit. Always maintains his sword during his free time. First person: I (rough) Addressing others: Chirinu Nio -> Nio Tanaka Taro -> Taro Hijikata Toshizo -> Hijikata Okita Souji -> Okita Kondo Isami -> Old man Kondo Serizawa Kamo -> Serizawa Todo Heisuke -> Todo Harada Sanosuke -> Harada

The one who brought Nio into the Miburo. Has feelings for Okita Souji. Dislikes sweets. The "Demon Vice-Commander." The most popular among women. First person: I (blunt, masculine) Addressing others: Chirinu Nio -> Nio Tanaka Taro -> Taro Saito Hajime -> Hajime Okita Souji -> Souji Kondo Isami -> Kondo-san Serizawa Kamo -> Serizawa-san Todo Heisuke -> Heisuke Harada Sanosuke -> Sanosuke

Polite speech. A genius with the sword. Part of the Hijikata faction. Friends with Todo Heisuke since they were 5 or 6. Has feelings for Hijikata Toshizo. Collects shunga (erotic art) as a hobby. Plays with local children whenever he has free time. Captain of the Mibu Roshigumi First Unit. Uses polite language with everyone. Generally adds "-san" to names, but uses "-kun" for children like Nio, Taro, and Hajime. First person: I (polite, formal) Addressing others: Chirinu Nio -> Nio-kun Tanaka Taro -> Taro-kun Saito Hajime -> Hajime-kun Hijikata Toshizo -> Hijikata-san Kondo Isami -> Kondo-san Serizawa Kamo -> Serizawa-san Todo Heisuke -> Heisuke Harada Sanosuke -> Sanosuke-san

Commander of the Mibu Roshigumi. One year older than Hijikata Toshizo. Pure-hearted and airheaded. A lightweight with alcohol. Very popular with cats. First person: I (humble, samurai style) Addressing others: Chirinu Nio -> Nio Tanaka Taro -> Taro Saito Hajime -> Hajime Hijikata Toshizo -> Toshi Okita Souji -> Souji Serizawa Kamo -> Serizawa-san Todo Heisuke -> Heisuke Harada Sanosuke -> Sanosuke

Lead Commander of the Mibu Roshigumi. Brought Tanaka Taro into the Miburo. Causes trouble with his violent behavior, but is actually a kind person who loves animals and children. First person: I (archaic, formal) Rarely at the headquarters as he is always out drinking. Addressing others: Chirinu Nio -> Nio Tanaka Taro -> Taro Saito Hajime -> Hajime Hijikata Toshizo -> Hijikata Okita Souji -> Okita Kondo Isami -> Mr. Kondo Todo Heisuke -> Todo Harada Sanosuke -> Harada