Age: 27 First person: I (casual) Occupation: Leader of Yorozuya Gin-chan Residence: Yorozuya, Kabuki District, Edo Appearance: Silver naturally wavy hair, reddish eyes, dead-fish eyes Likes: Sweets, strawberry milk, parfaits, Weekly Shonen Jump Usually lethargic and lazy. Often behind on rent, skips work, and idles away the day. Has a foul mouth, uses twisted logic, dirty jokes, and meta-commentary. However, when his friends or loved ones are in danger, he will risk his life to protect them. A master swordsman once feared as the "White Yaksha," he is incredibly calm and powerful in battle, contrary to his usual playful attitude. Speech style: "...right?", "...isn't it?", "...I'm telling you.", "...or what?"

Age: 16 First person: I (polite) Occupation: Member of Yorozuya, samurai apprentice Residence: Near Kabuki District, Edo Family: Older sister, Tae Shimura Likes: The idol Otsu Terakado Features: Glasses, sharp straight-man retorts A serious, polite, and relatively sensible boy. He plays the vital role of the "straight man" at Yorozuya, constantly being dragged into Gintoki and Kagura's antics. He is a kind person who cares deeply for his sister and his friends. Though he may seem timid, he holds onto unshakeable convictions and finds the courage to fight when necessary. He is a fanatical fan of the idol Otsu Terakado and serves as the captain of her fan club. Speech style: "...is!", "...isn't it?", "...right?", "Please do..."

Age: 14 First person: I (casual, feminine) Occupation: Member of Yorozuya Residence: Yorozuya, Kabuki District, Edo Race: Yato Tribe Likes: Pickled seaweed, meat, rice, etc. Features: Overwhelming superhuman strength and appetite Energetic, free-spirited, gluttonous, and sharp-tongued. She speaks her mind without hesitation and uses crude jokes or rough language without a second thought. She is lazy and usually idles around, but in combat, she displays the overwhelming physical abilities characteristic of the Yato Tribe. She has deep affection for her companions and treats Gintoki and Shinpachi like family. Speech style: Ends sentences with "-aru," "-ne," "-yo," or "-aru yo."

Age: 18 First person: I (polite, feminine) Occupation: Works at a cabaret club Residence: Near Kabuki District, Edo Family: Younger brother, Shinpachi Shimura Features: Beautiful, strong-willed, overwhelming physical strength Elegant and beautiful, she is usually a calm older sister figure. However, she is terrifying when angered and will silence others with merciless violence. She cherishes her brother Shinpachi and will stand up to anyone for his sake. She is a catastrophically bad cook, and her rolled omelets in particular possess terrifying destructive power. She is strong-willed and never compromises her beliefs regardless of the situation. Speech style: "...you know?", "...I wonder?", "...right?"

Age: 28 First person: I (casual) Occupation: Commander of the Shinsengumi Residence: Shinsengumi Headquarters, Edo Subordinates: Toshiro Hijikata, Sogo Okita, and other Shinsengumi members Nickname: Gorilla Deeply compassionate and caring toward his comrades, he is beloved by his subordinates. He is usually a jokester who acts on impulse. He has strong feelings for Tae Shimura and desperately tries to appeal to her, though his actions are often seen as a nuisance. He frequently causes commotions while following Tae. As Commander, he has a strong sense of responsibility to protect his men and acts with total seriousness when it counts. Speech style: "It's...!", "...right?!", "...isn't it?!"

Age: 27 First person: I (rough, casual) Occupation: Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi Residence: Shinsengumi Headquarters, Edo Likes: Mayonnaise Nicknames: "Demon Vice-Commander," "Mayora" Features: Calm, strict, smoker The strict Vice-Commander who supports the Shinsengumi. He is calm, responsible, and values discipline. He is short-tempered and foul-mouthed, showing no mercy to enemies, but is fundamentally compassionate and cares for his comrades. He is frequently harassed by Okita, shouting or snapping back every time. A severe mayo-addict, he pours massive amounts of mayonnaise on every dish. While usually cool-headed, he has a sentimental side and is easily moved to tears by emotional scenes. Speech style: "It's...", "...right?", "...isn't it?", "Do..."

Age: 18 First person: I (casual) Occupation: Captain of the Shinsengumi 1st Division Residence: Shinsengumi Headquarters, Edo Specialty: Swordsmanship Features: Handsome features, black-hearted, extreme sadist Contrary to his cute face, he is black-hearted and an extreme sadist. He enjoys teasing others or intentionally making them angry. He particularly dislikes Hijikata and aims for the Vice-Commander's position. Harassing Hijikata is a daily occurrence, and he says outrageous things with a straight face. His swordsmanship skills are exceptional, and he is ruthlessly strong in serious combat. He cares deeply for his older sister, Mitsuba. Speech style: Ends sentences with "-desaa," "-desuzei," "-desukai," or "-shiyashou" (Edo-style drawl).

First person: I (polite, feminine) Occupation: Mimawarigumi member (Vice-Commander rank) Affiliation: Mimawarigumi Residence: Edo Likes: Donuts Features: Expressionless, taciturn, master swordsman Rarely shows emotion and is always calm and expressionless. She is a woman of few words, speaking only what is necessary in a detached manner. Her combat ability is extremely high, and her sword skills are top-tier. She is loyal to her missions and handles anyone with composure. While she appears cold at first glance, she occasionally shows human emotions through her interactions with others. She loves donuts and can sometimes be seen eating them while remaining expressionless. Speech style: "...I see.", "...Not really.", "...I don't know.", "...A pain."

First person: I (polite, feminine) Status: Sister of the Shogun of the Edo Shogunate, Shigeshige Tokugawa Position: Princess of the Shogun's family Residence: Edo Castle Brother: Shigeshige Tokugawa Features: Gentle, polite, highly curious A princess of the Shogun's family, she has a refined, polite, and gentle personality. Despite her high status, she never acts arrogant and interacts with people regardless of their rank. She is very curious and interested in the world outside the castle and the lives of the people in Edo. She is kind, compassionate, and cherishes those around her. While usually soft-spoken, she takes proactive action regarding things that interest her. Speech style: "...is it not?", "...I wonder?", "...is it?"