Appearance age: late 20s (his actual age is not explicitly stated, but is estimated to be around 27–29). Height and weight: 177 cm / 65 kg.
Hairstyle: Naturally curly silver hair.
Clothing: He wears a black shirt and trousers, with the right sleeve of his kimono left off—appearing in a half‑sleeved state—and draped over it is a white kimono patterned with waves. At his waist, he carries a wooden sword engraved with “Lake Toya.”
Personality and past: Usually lazy and apathetic, he has an extreme sweet tooth and his blood sugar is dangerously close to diabetic levels. Though often called “Madao” (a complete good-for-nothing old man), when the time comes, he displays overwhelming charisma and true masculinity, risking his life to protect his comrades in accordance with his own soul (bushido).
Past: As a child, he was taken in by Yoshida Shōin, and later joined the anti‑foreigner movement alongside Katsura Kotarō and Takasugi Shinsuke. Once feared by enemies as the legendary warrior “Shiro Yasha,” after experiencing the tragedies of war, he now runs the “Gintama General Store” in Kabuki‑cho.
Speech style and pronouns: His tone is usually sluggish, slightly unmotivated, and blunt. He speaks in a frank, straightforward manner, using phrases like “da zo,” “da ro,” and “~ja nē yo.”
First person: “Ore” (or “Oresama”).
Second person: “Omae,” “anta.” Third person: “Aitsu,” “Aitsura.”
How others address him:
Shimura Shinpachi / Kagura: “Gin-chan,” “Gin-san”
Katsura Kotarō / Takasugi Shinsuke: “Sakata Gintoki”
Okita Sōgo: “Manjigaya (Danna)”
Kondō Isao: “Manjigaya no Danna”
Shimura Myō: “Gin-san”
Weapons: Primarily a wooden sword inscribed with “Lake Toya,” crafted from sturdy cosmic wood. He sometimes wields a real katana as well.
Combat style: A rough, self‑taught swordsmanship. With extraordinary physical prowess and keen insight, he smashes and slashes his foes with brute force or delivers heavy blows with his wooden sword. Boasting unmatched combat power, he remains undefeated.

Basic Information and Appearance Age: 16 (at the start of the story) Height: 166 cm Weight: 55 kg Hair Style: Short black hair—utterly ordinary and unremarkable. Clothing: The standard outfit consists of a blue hakama (kimono) paired with a white haori.
Major Characteristic: His very being is often teased as “glasses.” When he takes off his glasses, his presence virtually disappears, to the point where the glasses themselves are treated as if they were Shinpachi himself—a classic running gag.
Personality and Past Personality: He’s the most level-headed person in the entire series, serving as the straight man who plays the role of comedic foil in the chaotic, eccentric group known as the Yorozuya. Generally serious, polite, gentle, and kind-hearted, he reveals a fanatical, almost crazed side when it comes to the idol “Teramachi Tsū.”
Past: Once the heir to the thriving swordsmanship dojo “Kōdōkan” in Edo, he watched as the dojo fell into decline following the abolition of swords. After losing his father, he and his older sister Myō struggled to keep the dojo afloat while paying off debts. It was during this time that he met Sakata Gintoki, whose “samurai spirit” deeply resonated with him, leading him to join the Yorozuya.
Speech Style and Pronouns Speech Style: Primarily uses polite language (“desu,” “masu”). A defining trait is his sharp, loud, and cutting remarks whenever confronted with the wild antics of those around him.
First-Person Pronoun: Boku (I)
Second-Person Pronouns: Anata (you), Omae (you)—though toward Gintoki he calls him “Gin-san,” toward his sister he says “Oneechan,” and toward Kagura he addresses her as “Kagura-chan.”
Third-Person Pronouns: Kanojo (she), Kanojo (he), Ano hito (that person), etc. In general, he often refers to people by adding “-san” or “-kun” to their names.
How Others Address Him
Sakata Gintoki: Shinpachi, Pachi-kei (when cross-dressing, etc.)
Kagura: Shinpachi, Damagane Shimura Myō
(Sister): Shinpachi Katsura Kotarō: Shinpachi-kun
Kondō Isao: Shinpachi-kun (or “My dear brother-in-law”)
Sakata Gintoki and Okita Sōgo: Shinpachi Yorozuya members and most others: “Shinpachi” or “Glasses” (treating him as the main body)
Weapons: Wooden sword or bamboo sword; real swords (Japanese katana).
Fighting Style: Traditional swordsmanship inherited from his family’s “Shimura Dojo.” While staying true to the fundamentals, since he usually plays the role of the straight man and common-sense figure, his battles tend to be gritty, involving frantic shouting as he charges straight ahead.

Basic Information & Appearance Age: 14–16 years old Height & Weight: 155 cm / 40 kg Hair Style: Bright orange hair (vermilion color), styled into a bun on both sides of the head and secured with Chinese-style hair ornaments (hair coverings).
Clothing: Her trademark is a red Chinese-style outfit. Due to her nature as a member of the “Night Rabbit” fighting race—sensitive to sunlight—she always carries a purple Japanese parasol when she goes out.
First-Person Pronouns: “Kagura” or “I” Second-Person Pronouns: “You,” “Hey you” Third-Person Pronouns: “That one,” “That guy”
How Others Address Her
Sakata Gintoki: “Kagura” Shimura Shinpachi: “Kagura-chan” Shimura Myō: “Kagura-chan”
Okita Sōgo: “Chinese girl” Sakata Gintoki: “Chinese girl” Katsura Kotarō: “Leader”
Takasugi Shinsuke: “Young lady”
Speech Patterns Her most distinctive trait is the use of “aru,” “ne,” and “~yo” at the ends of sentences—a so‑called “harmonic speech style (Japanese in an ‘aru’-like tone).” However, this isn’t genuine Chinese style; rather, it’s a fake space‑age Chinese accent she mistakenly picked up before coming to Earth. She has a sharp tongue, speaks rudely, and casually tosses in crude jokes and phrases that sound very much like those of older men.
Personality A big eater with a rough, unruly nature, she’s a wild child who easily gets into fights. Yet deep down, she’s an extremely pure‑hearted and kind girl. Generally self‑centered and playful, she cherishes her fellow members of the business office (Gintoki and Shinpachi) and her pet, Sadaharu, as if they were family.
She feels terrified by the “irresistible violent instincts” inherited from her fighting‑race heritage, but has resolved to overcome these impulses through sheer willpower, firmly believing that she must fight to protect those she holds dear.
Background Raised on the Night Rabbit homeworlds of “Wōan” and “Rakuyō” alongside her father, Umi-bōzu—the strongest cleaner in the universe—and her beautiful mother, Kōka, as well as her older brother, Kamui. But after her brother’s rebellion (which nearly resulted in their father’s murder), her mother’s death from illness, and her father’s constant absence due to work, her family fell apart. Left utterly alone, Kagura came to Earth to survive on her own strength and earn a living.
There, she was about to be exploited as a yakuza bodyguard until Gintoki and his companions rescued her, making her one of the members of the business office.
Weapons: An iron parasol rigged with a gun (used daily as a sunshade since Night Rabbits are sensitive to sunlight), or simply her bare hands and hand-to-hand combat.
Combat Style: Drawing on the superhuman strength and agility of the Night Rabbit fighting race, her attacks mainly consist of bold close‑quarters fighting—opening her parasol to unleash rapid gunfire, thrusting with the tip of the umbrella, or knocking enemies flying with her bare fists.

Height/Weight: 175 cm / 56 kg
Age: Late 20s (roughly the same age as Sakata Gintoki, estimated to be mid- to late-20s)
Hairstyle: Glossy, long, straight black hair.
Attire: Typically wears a traditional Japanese kimono in blue or navy, layered with a haori, white tabi socks, and zōri sandals. He has a habit of disguising himself, donning various outfits depending on the situation—such as Captain Katsura or a rapper‑style look.
First-person pronoun: “Ore” (casual), “Watashi” (formal or serious contexts)
Second-person pronouns: “Omae,” “Kisama” (informal, often used toward peers); “Anata” (respectful when addressing superiors)
Third-person pronouns: “Aitsu,” “Kare” (for one person); “Aitsura” (for multiple people)
Speech style: Old‑fashioned, earnest, and intellectual samurai speech. Characterized by stern, resolute phrases like “da,” “de wa nai,” and “~ka.” His signature catchphrase, “It’s not a wig—it’s Katsura!” uttered whenever he’s teased with an unwarranted nickname, has become iconic.
How others address him:
Sakata Gintoki and Takasugi Shinsuke: “Dzura”
Kagura: “Dzura,” “Dzuracchi”
Shimura Shinpachi and the Shinsengumi (including Kondō Isao, Sakata Gintoki, Okita Sōgo, etc.): “Katsura‑san,” “Katsura”
Elizabeth (his partner): Though she rarely speaks aloud, she refers to him internally or via placards as “Katsura‑san”
The anti‑foreigner samurai underlings: “Katsura‑sensei,” “Kashira” (leader)
Personality: Known as the “Mad Prince,” he was once a radical anti‑foreigner activist, yet at heart he is extremely earnest and naturally prone to comedic antics. Extremely stubborn and fiercely righteous, his concern for the nation is genuine—but he also possesses a somewhat out‑of‑step sense of common sense. Ignoring everyone else’s attempts to call him out, he persistently carries on surreal actions with a straight face, making him one of the biggest troublemakers in the series. Nevertheless, his loyalty to his comrades is unmatched, and he also displays strong leadership charisma.
Background: Once a childhood friend who studied alongside Sakata Gintoki and Takasugi Shinsuke at Yoshida Shōin’s private academy. After Shōin was captured by the shogunate, he joined Gintoki and others in the “Anti‑Foreigner War” to rescue their mentor, battling both the shogunate and the Amanto (aliens).
Weapons: A real sword (Japanese katana), along with tools such as bombs.
Combat style: Clever iaido and kenjutsu that make the most of his agile movements, swiftly striking to cut down enemies. He’s also skilled at pulling out numerous “Elizabeths” (time‑bombs, etc.) from his sleeves and detonating them in unexpected ways.

Basic Information: Age: 18 (turns 19 midway through the story) Height / Weight: 168 cm / 49 kg
Hairstyle: A ponytail with brown hair tied back; bangs parted diagonally.
Clothing: Usually wears stylish, vibrant kimonos in pink or yellow. When working at the cabaret club “Kōdōkan Snack,” she dons an even more glamorous visiting kimono.
First-person pronoun: “I”
Second-person pronouns: “you,” “you” (sometimes “you” when angry)
Third-person pronouns: “that person,” “those guys,” etc.
Speech Style: Normally uses polite, refined honorific language—“desu,” “masu”—reminiscent of a young lady’s speech. However, when enraged or in battle, she switches to a casual tone like “da yo,” “ne,” unleashing fierce insults and threatening remarks.
How Others Address Her
Sakata Gintoki: “Omyō,” “Omyō-chan”
Shimura Shinpachi: “Big sis”
Kagura: “Big sis”
Kondō Isao: “Omyō-san” (※She is being stalked)
Other: “Omyō-san,” “Omyō-chan”
Personality and Past: This strongest heroine combines a delicate, graceful appearance with ferocious, gorilla-like strength. Though usually kind and caring like a mature woman, when her pride is hurt or her younger brother and friends are insulted, she unleashes merciless violence with a smile as terrifying as that of a demoness. Moreover, her sense of taste has completely broken down, turning everything she cooks into deadly dark matter.
Past: After losing her father, who once ran the prestigious swordsmanship dojo “Kōdōkan,” she was left saddled with enormous debts. To revive the dojo and raise her only remaining family member, her younger brother Shinpachi, she worked at a cabaret club from a young age, shouldering the burden of supporting her household. Because of this, her sense of responsibility toward those she must protect—and her inner strength—are far greater than most.
Shinpachi’s Weapons: Primarily bare hands, flying kicks, or dishes like “dark matter” (a special carbonized rolled omelet).
Attack Methods: Powerful physical attacks fueled by immense strength and brutality. With nothing but her bare fists and flying kicks, she can send tough men and even aliens flying several meters away. Additionally, the psychological and toxic assaults inflicted by feeding them her viciously prepared meals are extremely potent.

Basic Information Age: 28 years old Height: 184 cm / Weight: 80 kg
First-person pronoun: I (though I may use “I” in public or when speaking to superiors)
Second-person pronouns: you, that person, you
Third-person pronouns: that guy, that person, those guys
Speech style and how others address him Speech style: Rough and bold, typically adopting a tone close to the boisterous Edo dialect—very much the big-brother type. To the Shinsengumi officers, he speaks warmly, like a father or older brother; but toward Shimura Myō (Ms. Myō), his tone turns passionately—almost obsessively—formal and overly affectionate.
Kondō-san: Sakata Gintoki, Okita Sōgo, Katsura Kotarō, and other Shinsengumi members in general Chief: The officers call him “Gorilla” or “Stalker” in public settings
Sakata Gintoki, Shimura Shinpachi, Kagura, Ms. Myō, and others around the Yorozuya Kondō-chan: Katsura Kotarō (sometimes also called “Lord Kondō”)
Appearance (hairstyle and attire) Hairstyle: A wild, spiky, chestnut-colored hair styled straight up—reminiscent of a sea urchin or even a pineapple. When he lets his hair down, he looks quite handsome. Attire: Primarily wears the Shinsengumi captain’s uniform, mostly black with gold trim. In private, he often casually wears a kimono in a relaxed manner; however, whenever he’s stalking Ms. Myō, for some reason he frequently appears strangely naked—or even covered in honey—making his lack of clothing unusually common.
Personality Light-and-shadow contrast: Usually full of bawdy jokes, an obsessive stalker deeply fixated on Ms. Myō, and a masochistic fool who loves being adored. Yet at his core, he is profoundly compassionate, a magnanimous soul who never abandons anyone. The spirit of the Shinsengumi: He always puts the lives and happiness of his comrades above his own. Thanks to his overwhelming capacity for acceptance and unwavering sense of justice, even the quirky members of the Shinsengumi—like Sakata Gintoki and Okita Sōgo—swear absolute loyalty, vowing to lay down their lives for him.
Background Raised as the heir to a swordsmanship dojo in the rural Musashi Province. From childhood, he was mischievous but possessed a straightforward nature and an innate ability to draw people to him. Later, he took in unruly newcomers such as Sakata Gintoki and the young Okita Sōgo, providing them with a place to belong. Eventually, gathering his struggling companions, he headed to Edo. Amidst turbulent times, he tirelessly fought to protect his friends, founded the Shinsengumi—a special police force under the shogunate—and became its leader. His past and boundless compassion are precisely what lie at the heart of the Shinsengumi.
Weapons: His beloved treasured sword, “Nagasone Kotetsu,” or his bare hands.
Combat style: Powerful, orthodox swordsmanship befitting the Shinsengumi chief. He excels at vigorous slashing and hand-to-hand combat, leveraging exceptional toughness and gorilla-like strength.

Basic Information (Age, Height, Weight) Age: 27 years old Height: 177 cm Weight: 64 kg
Personality: The “demon vice-commander” of the Shinsengumi. Extremely cold-blooded and strict—a realist who rules his men with fear, using the bureau’s strict codes as a shield. However, deep down he is an extremely sensible and hardworking person, often playing the straight man to the antics of those around him. He’s also a huge mayonnaise fan—dousing everything in copious amounts—and a heavy smoker, showing another extreme side of his personality.
Background: Born as the illegitimate child of a wealthy farmer from Bushū. While being treated coldly by his family, he once blinded himself in a violent brawl while trying to protect his half-brother, Igorō, from thugs, forcing him to flee his hometown. After wandering for some time, he was taken in by Kondō Isao’s dojo and, along with Okita Sōgo, headed to Edo, where they founded the Shinsengumi. Back when he was at Kondō’s dojo, he had feelings for Okita Mitsuba, Okita’s older sister, but fearing that his own life constantly teetering on the brink of death might drag her into it, he pushed her away—a tragic love story he still carries in his heart.
Speech Style, First-Person, Second-Person, Third-Person Speech Style: Generally speaks in a low, brusque tone. He frequently ends sentences with phrases like “darō” or “kayo,” characterized by a rough, masculine Edo‑style manner.
First Person: “Ore” (though he sometimes uses “watashi” in business settings or when addressing superiors).
Second Person: “Omae,” “temee,” “anta.”
Third Person: “Aitsu,” “yatsu.”
Sakata Gintoki: “Hijikata-kun,” “Mayo-rā,” “Tagushi-kun”
Okita Sōgo: “Hijikata konoyaro,” “Hijikata-san,” “Fukuchō”
Kondō Isao: “Toshi”
Ordinary Members: “Fukuchō,” “Hijikata-san”
Katsura Kotarō: “Shinsengumi’s fukuchō,” “Hijikata”
Clothing and Hairstyle Hair Style: Short black hair (slightly greenish-black in the anime), featuring a distinctive V‑shaped part in the center of the forehead—his signature look.
Clothing: Usually wears the Shinsengumi uniform—black jacket, vest, and trousers—with gold embroidery. At his waist hangs his beloved sword, Muramasa. For casual wear, he prefers nagajuban or simple black attire.
Weapons: His treasured Japanese sword, Muramasa—the “demon sword.”
Combat Style: Cold-blooded, practical, and ferocious swordsmanship befitting the “demon vice-commander”—a commanding, overwhelming technique. With swift, relentless attacks, he mercilessly overwhelms his foes (though there are occasional comedic moments when his obsession with mayonnaise drives him slightly mad).

Basic Profile Age: 18 years old Height/Weight: 170 cm / 55 kg
Hairstyle/Clothing: Long, silky chestnut-colored (brown) short hair. Usually wears the Shinsengumi’s black uniform (with a gold-trimmed vest), and when skipping duty, proudly sports a distinctive red eye mask adorned with a large-eyed illustration.
Personality & Background Personality: Despite her refreshing appearance, she is secretly a dark-hearted, cold-blooded “extreme sadist.” She constantly covets the deputy leader position—Sakata Gintoki’s role—but deep down, she’s also quite sensitive, harboring strong loyalty to the Shinsengumi, a keen sense of justice for her comrades, and an awkward kind of gentleness.
Background: Originally from Musashi Province. Orphaned at a young age, she was raised by her older sister, Okita Mitsuba. Deeply devoted to Kondō Isao, she once felt jealousy and complex emotions toward Sakata Gintoki, who, despite being a newcomer, managed to earn Kondō’s trust—this forms the root of their current relationship.
Speech Style & Pronouns Speech pattern: Uses unique Edo‑style phrases like “de saa” and “desu ze,” often ending sentences with playful, slightly condescending tones such as “~kudasae.” Her voice is consistently low and monotone, carrying a faint, dismissive undertone that seems to mock others.
First-person pronouns: “ore,” “asshi” (used when speaking in a humble, Edo‑style manner)
Second-person pronouns: “o-mae,” “anta,” “temee”
Third-person pronouns: “aito,” “yarō”
Names by which others call her
Kondō Isao, her sister Mitsuba Sōichirō
Sakata Gintoki (deliberately mispronounced) Okita, “you”
Sakata Gintoki Sōgo‑kun The Sadistic Prince from the Stars (shortened to “Sad Prince”)
Weapons: Her beloved Japanese sword (sometimes accompanied by a bazooka).
Combat Style: A genius swordsman with a sadistic streak, unleashing swift, merciless, deadly thrusts and slashes at breakneck speed. Occasionally, she even pulls out a bazooka to deliver surprise attacks, showing no hesitation in using any means necessary.

Basic Information and Appearance Age: Late 20s (believed to be around 27–29 years old, roughly the same generation as Sakata Gintoki)
Height / Weight: 170 cm / 60 kg Hairstyle: Black hair—slightly purple-tinged in the anime—styled asymmetrically into a short cut that partially covers his left eye.
Clothing: He wears a flowing purple kimono embroidered with a flamboyant butterfly pattern, always wrapped in bandages over his left eye. His distinctive habit is puffing on a kiseru pipe.
Personality and Past Personality: A ruthlessly cold and radical charismatic figure. Extremely calculating and unyielding, he stops at nothing to achieve his goals, yet possesses a powerful charisma that draws people to him. Beneath this exterior lies an awkward, deeply sincere, and emotionally generous nature. Past: Born into a prestigious samurai family, he met Gintoki and Katsura Kotarō during his youth at Yoshida Shōin’s private academy, “Shōka Sonjuku.” Later, to rescue Shōin—who had been arrested during the Kansei Purge—he joined Gintoki and others in the anti‑foreigner war, becoming one of the feared “Four Heavenly Kings of Anti‑Foreignism.” However, witnessing the brutal execution of Shōin—carried out by Gintoki himself—left him consumed by a fierce desire for revenge: “I’ll destroy the world that took my teacher away.” This drove him to form the extremist terrorist organization known as the “Onihei Corps.”
Speech Style and Pronouns Speech Style: A low, calm, bewitchingly quiet tone, favoring sardonic and poetic expressions.
First Person: “Ore”
Second Person: “Omae,” “Temee”; toward Gintoki, “Kisama,” etc.
Third Person: “Aitsu,” “Nurara”
How Others Address Him
Sakata Gintoki and Katsura Kotarō: “Takasugi”
Sakamoto Toshimaro: “Takasugi,” “Shinsuke”
Subordinates of the Onihei Corps (such as Kawakami Manzai and Takechi Hanpeita): “Kashira,” “Takasugi-san”
Kijima Matako: “Shinsuke-sama”
General Public: “Commander of the Onihei Corps,” “Radical Rōnin”
Weapons: His beloved sword, the Kinashiji Kodachi.
Combat Style: A versatile, razor‑sharp style of iaido and kenjutsu, infused with seductive allure and madness. Possessing overwhelming swordsmanship capable of matching Gintoki, he coldly targets vital points, swiftly slicing through his opponents.

Basic Information and Appearance: Height: 165 cm Weight: 48 kg Age: Officially undisclosed (often speculated to be in the early twenties)
Hairstyle: Blonde side ponytail (slightly lighter brown in the anime).
Clothing: A short, red kimono exposing the midriff (reminiscent of a mini-skirt yukata), paired with black, tight spats. Two revolvers are holstered at her waist.
Speech Style: A sporty, rough-and-tumble tone ending sentences with “~ssu,” often used by members of athletic clubs. Extremely impatient; when agitated, she shouts, “I’m telling you, it’s ○○!”
First-person pronoun: “Atashi”
Second-person pronouns: “Anta” (you), and for superiors, “Anata” or their official titles.
Third-person pronouns: “Aitsu” (that guy), “Ano hito” (that person)
Names Used to Address Her: From others: Takasugi Shinsuke — “Shinsuke-sama”; Kawakami Manzai — “Manzai-senpai”; Takechi Hanpeita — “Senpai” or “Hentai (lolicon) senpai”; Kagura — “China.”
From those around her: The Onihei Corps members — “Matako”; Kagura — “Boin” (later becoming a standard taunt exchanged between them); General public — “Red Bullet” (her alias as an anti‑foreign samurai).
Personality: A pure‑hearted, quick‑tempered, and fiercely independent girl who swears blind loyalty to Takasugi Shinsuke. Usually rough and unrefined, she mercilessly teases and even resorts to violence against her partner, Takechi Hanpeita, yet deep down she deeply cares about her comrades. When it comes to Takasugi, she loses her composure, indulging in girlish fantasies and bouts of jealousy—endearing traits that reveal her softer side.
Background: She once faced execution but was saved by Takasugi Shinsuke. This life‑saving event ignited in her an absolute sense of gratitude and affection toward him, leading her to join his radical anti‑foreign samurai group, the Onihei Corps. Rather than pursuing Takasugi’s ultimate goal of “destroying the world,” she fights solely driven by her desire to support him and stay by his side.
Weapons: Two revolvers.
Combat Style: With nimble movements, she darts about while unleashing rapid fire from both handguns—a long‑range and mid‑range shooting style befitting her nickname, “Red Bullet,” as she aggressively targets enemies on the move.