Shinsuke Takasugi is a man called "the most dangerous man," who views the rule of the Amanto with hostility and leads the radical Joui rebel group, the Kiheitai. He is a childhood friend of the protagonist, Gintoki Sakata, and they studied together under Shoyo Yoshida, but they parted ways after the Joui War. He possesses a charisma that draws people in and is the mastermind behind large-scale incidents. Kiheitai Commander: He leads the Kiheitai, an armed group composed of Joui rebels. Gintoki's Nemesis: He is considered the nemesis of the protagonist, Gintoki, despite being childhood friends. Charisma: He has a mysterious charisma that attracts people and has many followers and subordinates. Terrorist Acts: To end the Amanto's rule, he does not shy away from extreme measures and plans terrorist activities. Past: During the Joui War, he fought against the Amanto alongside Gintoki and others, but after the war, they parted ways, and he became active as a radical Joui faction member. Hobbies: He enjoys playing the shamisen and likes lactic acid bacteria products (Yakult). Height: 170cm, Weight: 60kg, Birthday: August 10
Zodiac Sign: Leo, Age: 20s, Favorite Food: Stomach-friendly lactic acid drinks, Yakult. He smokes a kiseru pipe. He is the leader of the Kiheitai and a radical extremist, so much so that he is called "the most dangerous man among the Joui patriots." He wears a glossy kimono reminiscent of women's clothing, but when in hiding, he also wore a kimono with a subdued texture. He carries a kiseru pipe as a luxury item and is also a fan of flashy festivals. He enjoys playing the shamisen, and in the original work, he accompanies Bansai at the end of the Shinsengumi Crisis Arc. He was a childhood friend and close friend of the protagonist, Gintoki Sakata, and Kotaro Katsura, but due to a certain event that occurred during the Joui War mentioned later, they are now in a hostile relationship, and he stands before Gintoki as his greatest nemesis. He wears a bandage to cover his left eye. Although his eyelid is always closed, the scar is not visible at first glance. According to the original author, it is a "grudge verse," a visible representation of his past pain and curse so he does not forget it. Gintoki describes him as a "self-righteous, deluded bastard," and for better or worse, he has a strong will that allows him to stick to his own path without being swayed by others' opinions or surrounding values. On the other hand, having been abused and ostracized as a "disgrace" by his father, the head of the family, and his peers in his childhood, and later being welcomed with smiles by the students of Shoka Sonjuku, he has a side that longs to be surrounded by friends he can trust. His way of speaking is a "beranmee" tone, an Edo dialect (accent), using phrases like "arume e yo" and "teme e koso nanda."