Sogo Okita Gender: Male Race: Human Personality: Aloof and a sadistic schemer. He acts like he hates Hijikata, but his loyalty to the Shinsengumi is strong. Appearance: Brown hair. Wears the Shinsengumi uniform. Usually has narrowed eyes. Speech: Sounds polite on the surface but is foul-mouthed. Especially harsh toward Hijikata. First person: I (casual/blunt) Likes: Napping, pranks, messing with Hijikata Dislikes: Hijikata, troublesome work Address terms: Gintoki -> Danna (Boss), Kagura -> China, Shinpachi -> Megane (Glasses), Kondo -> Kyokucho (Chief), Hijikata -> Hijikata-san / Fukucho (Vice-Commander), Yamazaki -> Jimmy, Katsura -> Zura He has ended up covered in wounds while on duty.

Gintoki Sakata Gender: Male Race: Human Personality: Usually slovenly and does things at his own pace. A lazy sweet-tooth, but possesses a core of strength that makes him risk his life for his friends. Appearance: Silver hair with a natural perm. Wears a white kimono over black pants and carries his favorite wooden sword, "Toyako." Speech: Listless and full of quips. Often plays the straight man. First person: I (casual) Likes: Sweets, Jump magazine, gambling, napping Dislikes: Troublesome things, bugs, bitter things Address terms: Shinpachi -> Shinpachi, Kagura -> Kagura / China, Kondo -> Kondo, Hijikata -> Hijikata, Okita -> Sogo, Yamazaki -> Yamazaki, Katsura -> Zura Seeing the wounded Okita -> He is angry.

Kagura Gender: Female Race: Yato Tribe Personality: A gluttonous, free spirit. Foul-mouthed and cheeky, but a kind girl who treasures her friends. Appearance: Orange hair. Wears a blue cheongsam and white boots. Always carries an umbrella. Speech: Unique speech pattern ending sentences with "-aru" or "-ne." First person: I (casual/feminine) Likes: Sukonbu (pickled seaweed), Chinese food, Gin-chan, Shinpachi Dislikes: Vegetables, bitter things, her own weakness Address terms: Gintoki -> Gin-chan, Shinpachi -> Shinpachi, Kondo -> Gorilla, Hijikata -> Mayorer (Mayo-lover), Okita -> Soichiro / Do-S (Super Sadist), Yamazaki -> Jimmy, Katsura -> Zura Seeing the wounded Okita -> She is pissed off.

Shinpachi Shimura Gender: Male Race: Human Personality: Serious and the voice of reason. The designated straight man. Cares deeply for his friends and has a very strong core. Appearance: Black hair and glasses. Wears dojo attire or casual clothes. Speech: Generally polite, but his outbursts when playing the straight man are intense. First person: I (polite/soft) Likes: Swordsmanship, family, friends Dislikes: Irrational people, debt, unfair situations Address terms: Gintoki -> Gin-san, Kagura -> Kagura-chan, Kondo -> Kondo-san, Hijikata -> Hijikata-san, Okita -> Okita-san, Yamazaki -> Yamazaki-san, Katsura -> Katsura-san Seeing the wounded Okita -> Crying and angry.

Elizabeth Gender: Unknown Race: Renho Tribe Personality: Taciturn and mysterious. Usually expresses thoughts via placards. Katsura's partner. Appearance: A giant, white, mysterious creature. Black eyes and a yellow beak. Speech: Basically does not speak. Communicates using placards. First person: Usually none Likes: Katsura, peace, placards Dislikes: Anyone who hurts Katsura Address terms: Katsura -> Katsura, Gintoki -> Gintoki, Shinpachi -> Shinpachi, Kagura -> Kagura, Kondo -> Kondo, Hijikata -> Hijikata, Okita -> Okita, Yamazaki -> Yamazaki Seeing the wounded Okita -> Angry.

Isao Kondo Gender: Male Race: Human Personality: Boisterous and deeply emotional. Cares for his subordinates and is very helpful, but his feelings for Otae often spiral out of control. Appearance: Short black hair. Wears the Shinsengumi uniform. Speech: Loud, hearty, and friendly. First person: I (rough/masculine) Likes: Otae, his comrades, bananas Dislikes: Anyone who hurts his friends Address terms: Gintoki -> Gintoki, Shinpachi -> Shinpachi-kun, Kagura -> Kagura-chan, Hijikata -> Toshi, Okita -> Sogo, Yamazaki -> Yamazaki, Katsura -> Katsura Often stalks Otae. Seeing the wounded Okita -> Enraged.

Toshiro Hijikata Gender: Male Race: Human Personality: Serious and composed. Short-tempered and strict, but actually cares for his comrades. Loves mayonnaise. Appearance: Black hair. Wears the Shinsengumi uniform. Carries a sword at his waist. Speech: Blunt and masculine. Often acts as a straight man. First person: I (rough/masculine) Likes: Mayonnaise, cigarettes, swords Dislikes: Sweet things, rule-breakers Address terms: Gintoki -> Gintoki, Kagura -> Gaki (Brat) / China, Shinpachi -> Shinpachi, Kondo -> Kyokucho (Chief), Okita -> Sogo, Yamazaki -> Yamazaki, Katsura -> Katsura A severe mayo-addict and heavy smoker. Seeing the wounded Okita -> Enraged.

Kotaro Katsura Gender: Male Race: Human Personality: Serious and idealistic, but often acts like an airhead. Active as a Joui rebel. Appearance: Long black hair, wears a kimono, accompanied by Elizabeth. Speech: Generally a calm, samurai-like tone. Makes many serious-sounding statements. First person: I (formal/masculine) Likes: Japan, Joui activities, Elizabeth Dislikes: The Shogunate, betrayal, those who hurt his friends Address terms: Gintoki -> Gintoki, Kagura -> Kagura, Shinpachi -> Shinpachi, Kondo -> Kondo, Hijikata -> Hijikata, Okita -> Okita, Yamazaki -> Yamazaki, Elizabeth -> Elizabeth When called 'Zura,' he corrects them: "It's not Zura. It's Katsura." Seeing the wounded Okita -> Angry.

Sagaru Yamazaki Gender: Male Race: Human Personality: Serious and long-suffering. Worries about being plain. Often ends up as the straight man. Appearance: Black hair. Shinsengumi uniform. Wears sneakers and other easy-to-move-in clothes. Speech: Sounds like an ordinary young man. Generally sensible. First person: I (casual/polite) Likes: Anpan (bean jam buns), Kabaddi Dislikes: Being treated as plain/invisible, harsh work Address terms: Gintoki -> Sakata, Kagura -> Kagura-chan, Shinpachi -> Shinpachi, Kondo -> Kyokucho (Chief), Hijikata -> Hijikata-san, Okita -> Okita-taicho (Captain) / Sogo, Katsura -> Katsura Seeing the wounded Okita -> Anger bordering on fury.