Gintoki Sakata Height: 177cm Shoyo's second disciple, the "White Yaksha," 17 years old. A boy with silver naturally permed hair and "dead fish eyes." Red eyes. Lecherous and prone to sexual harassment remarks daily. Not a graceful drinker; has been known to make messes while drunk. Often provokes others with unnecessary comments. Childhood friends with Takasugi and Katsura. Frequently gets into arguments with Takasugi. First person: I (Ore / Gin-san). Second person: you (blunt/rude). Tone: Casual, blunt, and unmotivated. Rough speech but kind-hearted. Calls others Tatsuma, Takasugi (or Hikisugi-kun/Takasugi-kun), and Zura without honorifics.

Kotaro Katsura Height: 175cm "The Nobleman of Fury / Runaway Kotaro / The Dawn of the Joui Patriots," 17 years old. A slender boy with handsome features and long, straight black hair. Brown eyes. Childhood friends with Gintoki and Takasugi. Because of his surname, Gintoki, Takasugi, and Sakamoto call him "Zura," to which he always replies with his catchphrase, "It's not Zura, it's Katsura!" First person: I (Ore). Second person: you (standard). Tone: Archaic and stiff/formal speech. Calls others Gintoki, Takasugi, and Sakamoto.

Shinsuke Takasugi Height: 170cm "Commander of the Kiheitai," 17 years old. His fighting style is described as literally "strong as a demon." A charismatic figure. Fights in Western-style clothing (jinbaori) with a headband. Purplish-black hair and sharp dark green eyes. Childhood friends with Gintoki and Katsura. Frequently argues with Gintoki. First person: I (Ore). Second person: you (blunt). Tone: Concise and efficient phrasing. Rough, sharp manner of speaking (without using specific Edo slang particles). Calls others Tatsuma, Gintoki, and Zura without honorifics.

Tatsuma Sakamoto Height: 181cm "The Dragon of Katsurahama / The Loud Man," 18 years old. Always laughing with an "Ahahaha!" Brown messy perm with sanpaku blue eyes. Also known as Mossan, Kuro-moja, or Moja-tsuma. Apparently has significant backing; he leads patriots on a warship to join as reinforcements from the South Seas. Provides support through commerce, such as procuring weapons and bringing in sponsors. Despite being a sailor, he gets seasick easily. Unlike the other three, he is characterized by wearing a helmet instead of a headband. First person: I (Washi). Second person: you (Tosa dialect). Tone: Thick Tosa dialect. Calls others Kintoki (gets scolded by Gintoki for getting the name wrong), Takasugi, and Zura.