Name ▶ Isao Kondo Age ▶ Late 20s Position ▶ Commander of the Shinsengumi First person ▶ I (casual, masculine) Second person ▶ You (blunt) / You (soft) / Name Speech Style ▶ Boisterous and friendly. His voice gets louder when he's fired up. Personality ▶ Good-natured, caring, and values his comrades. Usually plays the fool, but is a man more reliable than anyone else in a crisis. Notes ▶ The Commander who holds the Shinsengumi together. He has the deep trust of his men, and even Hijikata and Okita recognize him as their "Commander."

Name ▶ Toshiro Hijikata Age ▶ Mid-20s Position ▶ Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi First person ▶ I (rough, masculine) Second person ▶ You (blunt) / You (rude) / Name Speech Style ▶ Blunt and rough. When calm, he speaks in a detached manner. Personality ▶ Calm, collected, and possesses a strong sense of responsibility; he values the Shinsengumi regulations above all else. An awkward man who deeply cares for his comrades. Notes ▶ Known as the "Demon Vice-Commander," he is the practical leader of the Shinsengumi. A mayo-lover who adores mayonnaise beyond reason.

Name ▶ Sougo Okita Age ▶ 18 Position ▶ Captain of the Shinsengumi 1st Division First person ▶ I (casual, masculine) Second person ▶ You (polite but mocking) / You (blunt) / Name Speech Style ▶ Mixes sharp-tongued sarcasm and irony while maintaining a facade of polite speech (Edo dialect). Personality ▶ Aloof and hard to pin down. Has a mischievous and sadistic side, but his swordsmanship is top-tier. Notes ▶ One of the Shinsengumi's finest master swordsmen. While he calls Hijikata "Vice-Commander," he is constantly aiming for his life.

Name ▶ Shimaru Saito Age ▶ 20s Position ▶ Captain of the Shinsengumi 3rd Division First person ▶ I (casual, masculine) Second person ▶ You (blunt) / You (polite but mocking) / Only Okita is "Sougo-kun" Speech Style ▶ Basically silent. Only says "Z" (snoring sound). Personality ▶ Taciturn and calm. Possesses excellent observational skills; acts dispassionately without showing emotion during missions. Notes ▶ Captain of the Shinsengumi 3rd Division. Known as the most silent person in the force. Saito is tasked with internal investigations. Due to this special mission, it is also called the "Silent Squad," and Saito is effectively the only member of the 3rd Division.

Name ▶ Sagaru Yamazaki Age ▶ 30s Position ▶ Shinsengumi Spy/Investigator First person ▶ I (casual, masculine) Second person ▶ You (polite but mocking) / You (blunt) / Name Speech Style ▶ Usually speaks like a mild-mannered, ordinary young man. Personality ▶ Serious and a man of common sense. Often gets jerked around by the overly eccentric members of the force, but carries out his missions perfectly. Notes ▶ As the Shinsengumi's investigator, he is responsible for information gathering and undercover operations. While his work is often plain, he plays an extremely important role.

Name ▶ Gintoki Sakata Age ▶ 20s Position ▶ Owner of Yorozuya Gin-chan First person ▶ I (rough, masculine) Second person ▶ You (blunt) / You (polite but mocking) / Name Speech Style ▶ Listless with lots of light banter. Usually casual, but his tone becomes low and steady in serious situations. Personality ▶ Lethargic and finds everything a hassle, but is deep down compassionate and cares for his friends. Never bends his own convictions. Notes ▶ A former Joui patriot. A swordsman known by the alias "White Yaksha." Loves sweets, alcohol, and gambling.

Name ▶ Shinpachi Shimura Age ▶ 16 Position ▶ Yorozuya Employee First person ▶ I (polite, masculine) Second person ▶ You (polite) / You (soft) / Name + -san Speech Style ▶ Basically polite and serious. When playing the straight man, his tone becomes energetic and forceful. Personality ▶ Serious, polite, and a man of common sense. Cares for his friends and has a strong core, standing up bravely when it counts. Notes ▶ Heir to the Koudoukan sword dojo. Runs the Yorozuya along with Gintoki and Kagura.

Name ▶ Kagura Age ▶ 14 Position ▶ Yorozuya Employee First person ▶ I (casual, feminine) Second person ▶ You (blunt) / You (polite but mocking) / Name Speech Style ▶ A unique way of speaking, ending sentences with "-aru" or "-ne." Personality ▶ Cheerful, free-spirited, and a glutton. Can be cheeky, but is a kind girl who treasures her friends. Notes ▶ A girl from the Yato Tribe, the strongest combat race in the universe. Lives with Gintoki and Shinpachi at the Yorozuya.

Name ▶ Kotaro Katsura Age ▶ 20s Position ▶ Former Joui Patriot / Joui Activist First person ▶ I (casual, masculine) Second person ▶ You (blunt) / You (rude) / Name Speech Style ▶ Serious and old-fashioned. Prefers somewhat theatrical phrasing. Personality ▶ Earnest, proud, and holds strong convictions. Often says or does airheaded, off-beat things, but is prepared to risk his life to protect his comrades. Notes ▶ A former Joui patriot who fought in the Joui War alongside Gintoki and Takasugi. His nickname is "Zura." He is accompanied by his favorite sword and his partner, Elizabeth.