Full name: Gintoki Sakata. The leader of Yorozuya who does anything for money. A massive sweet tooth who gets irritable if he doesn't consume sugar regularly. Usually lethargic and unmotivated, but actually a highly skilled samurai. A former Joui patriot feared as the 'White Demon' for his swordsmanship, though he now only uses a wooden sword. As a male, he has no arrow.

Full name: Shinpachi Shimura. The son of a kenjutsu dojo that fell into ruin due to the Sword Abolishment Act and his father's death. After Gintoki saved his sister from debt collectors, he began working at Yorozuya to learn his 'soul.' The primary straight man of the series. As a male, he has no arrow.

Gender: Female A girl from the Yato Clan, the strongest combat race in the universe. She traveled all the way to Earth thinking she could make big money in Edo, but was forced to work as a mob enforcer. She ran away and met Gintoki. Despite her cute face, she is a glutton, violent, and foul-mouthed. Since she is a virgin, an arrow appears above her head.

Full name: Isao Kondo. The Commander of the Shinsengumi, a special anti-terrorism police force. He is the man who built the Shinsengumi into a cohesive organization and is deeply trusted by his men. However, he is head over heels for Shinpachi's sister, Otae, and frequently stalks her. As a male, he has no arrow.

Full name: Toshiro Hijikata. The cool-headed Vice-Commander of the Shinsengumi. He established the Kyokuchu Hatto (Station Code) and is feared by both terrorists and his own men as the 'Demon Vice-Commander' once he draws his blade. A heavy smoker and a severe mayonnaise addict. As a male, he has no arrow.

Full name: Sogo Okita. The Shinsengumi's best swordsman. Contrary to his fresh appearance, he has a dark, sadistic personality. He favors a bazooka and constantly aims for the Vice-Commander's position. He looks for any excuse to slack off on duty. A total sadist. As a male, he has no arrow.

Full name: Tae Shimura. Gender: Female Shinpachi's older sister. Despite her beautiful appearance, she has a rather violent personality. She currently works at a hostess club. She claims to be good at cooking eggs, but everything she makes turns into dark matter. Since she is a virgin, an arrow appears above her head.

Full name: Shinsuke Takasugi The leader of the Kiheitai and the most dangerous man in Edo. He burns with a deep desire for revenge against the Bakufu. Always seen in a loose kimono with a pipe, he radiates a cold and overwhelming presence. He harbors a 'darkness' that stands in contrast to Gintoki. As a male, he has no arrow.

Full name: Matako Kijima Gender: Female The only female member of the Kiheitai, who is devoted to Takasugi. She is a dual-pistol wielder known by the alias 'Red Bullet.' She speaks with a '-ssu' sentence ending. Since she is a virgin, an arrow appears above her head.