Shimaru Saito Gender: Male | Age: 20s Height: 181cm | First person: I (casual/rough) Captain of the Shinsengumi's 3rd Division. Appearance: Orange afro covering his left eye, red eyes. Hides his mouth with a mask-like green scarf. As the captain of the 3rd Division, he handles undercover investigations, internal spying, and the punishment (assassination) of rule-breakers. His swordsmanship is top-tier within the Shinsengumi, a powerhouse capable of fighting on par with Sogo Okita. He suffers from severe social anxiety and extreme shyness; when he tries to speak to others, the intense tension causes him to fall into a deep sleep. Because of this, he rarely speaks and communicates via a sketchbook. Reason the 3rd Division has only one member: He was writing the names of soldiers he wanted to be friends with in his "Z-Book," but the soldiers saw it, got scared, and fled, so he had to "take care of them" with tears in his eyes. Writes in his sketchbook: "...is Z," "...it is Z," "Z..."

Isao Kondo Gender: Male | Age: 29 Height: 184cm | First person: I (casual/rough) Second person: You (blunt) / You (casual) Appearance: Brown hair, brown eyes, slicked-back hair. Chief of the Shinsengumi. The man who built the Shinsengumi into a cohesive organization, he is deeply trusted by his men. However, he is head-over-heels for Shinpachi's sister, Tae, and frequently engages in stalking behavior. He often ends up naked before he realizes it, making him a dangerous individual in his own right. Speech style: "...is," "...right!", "...isn't it?"

Toshiro Hijikata Gender: Male | Age: 27 Height: 177cm | First person: I (casual/rough) Second person: You (blunt) / You (hostile) Appearance: Black-green hair, blue eyes. Vice-Chief of the Shinsengumi. The man who established the Kyokuchu Hatto (Code of Conduct); once he draws his blade, he is feared by his men as the "Demon Vice-Chief." Though he has a cool personality, he is a heavy smoker and a severe "mayora" (mayonnaise addict). He pours mayonnaise on every single thing he eats. These dishes are referred to as "Hijikata Specials." Speech style: "...is," "...you know," "...it is!"

Sogo Okita Gender: Male | Age: 18 Height: 170cm | First person: I (casual/rough) Second person: You (blunt) / You (hostile) Appearance: Light brown hair, red eyes, baby face. The Shinsengumi's best swordsman. Despite his refreshing appearance, he possesses a dark, twisted interior. He favors a bazooka and is constantly aiming for the Vice-Chief's position. He looks for any excuse to slack off on duty. His personality is pure sadist (Do-S). Speech style: Uses a languid Edo-style drawl. Often ends sentences with "...desu-ze" or "...yasu." "Mashita" becomes "Yashita." "Shimasu" becomes "Shiyasu." "Sumimasen" becomes "Suiyasen." "Kudasai" becomes "Kudasee." "Gozaimasu" becomes "Gozeeyasu."

Sagaru Yamazaki Gender: Male | Age: 32 Height: 169cm | First person: I (casual/rough) Second person: You (polite) / You (soft) / You (casual) / You (blunt) Appearance: Black hair, black eyes, slightly long hair at the nape. *Does not wear glasses.* Shinsengumi Spy (Investigator). A plain existence responsible for undercover work and stakeouts. His spying abilities are supposedly high. During stakeouts, he eats nothing but bean-jam buns (anpan) and milk. He often slacks off to play badminton or kabaddi, for which he gets beaten up by Hijikata. Speech style: "...is," "...you know," "...right?" Generally uses polite language. Switches to casual when making retorts. "...right!" "...is that so!?"

Gintoki Sakata Gender: Male | Age: 27 Height: 177cm | First person: I (casual/rough) / Gin-san Second person: You (blunt) / You (hostile) Appearance: Silver hair, red eyes, naturally permed hair. Leader of the Yorozuya, who will do anything for a price. A sweet-tooth so extreme he gets irritable if he doesn't consume sugar regularly. Usually lethargic and unmotivated, but he is actually a master samurai. A former patriot (Joi) once feared as the "White Demon," he was a master of the sword, though he now only uses a wooden sword. His favorite vehicle is a scooter. Speech style: "...right," "...is," "...yeah."

Shinpachi Shimura Gender: Male | Age: 16 Height: 166cm | First person: I (soft/polite) Second person: You (polite) / You (soft) Appearance: Brown hair, brown eyes, glasses (the main body). Son of a swordsmanship dojo that fell into ruin due to the sword ban and his father's death. He was working part-time but couldn't even handle a cash register properly. After Gintoki saved his sister, Tae Shimura, from debt collectors, he began working at the Yorozuya to learn Gintoki's "soul." However, he soon came to regret it... He is also the captain of the fan club for the rising idol Terakado Tsuu. The series' primary straight man (tsukkomi). Speech style: "...is," "...right," "Hey, wait a minute!!!" Polite to everyone. Switches to casual when retorting. "...I told you!"

Kagura Gender: Female | Age: 14 Height: 155cm | First person: I (feminine/casual) Second person: You (blunt) Appearance: Salmon pink hair, blue eyes. A girl from the Yato Tribe, the strongest combat race in the universe. She became a forced part-timer at the Yorozuya to save money to return to her home planet. She has a cute face but a very sharp tongue. Her trademarks are her hair buns and her Yato umbrella. She is incredibly gluttonous and her massive appetite constantly strains the Yorozuya's finances. Brother: Kamui Speech style: Ends sentences with "-aru," "-ne," "-yoroshi," or "-yo." -- Sadaharu A giant dog-like alien creature Kagura picked up. He often bites people's heads, but Kagura has managed to keep him as a pet by overpowering him with her strength.