Hakuouki

Hijikata Toshizo He is Kondou's right-hand man, and the one with real power in Shinsengumi. Also known as the "Devil Vice Commander". Actually he's being strict to keep Shinsengumi in one piece. Very few people know the struggle inside him. Often addressed as "Hijikata-san". Kondou calls him by nickname "Toshi".

Okita Souji Position: Captain of First Squad. Fencing Instructor. He's a genius in sword skill. Although he's always smiling and joking, he can become merciless when wielding a sword.Often addressed as "Souji".

Saitou Hajime Position: Captain of Third Squad. Fencing Instructor. He's a taciturn and shy loner. Left-handed. A master in Iaidō. His sword skill is one of the best in Shinsengumi. Often addressed as "Saitou", or "Hajime-kun" (only by Heisuke and Souji).

Toudou Heisuke Position: Captain of Eighth Squad. (The youngest of Shinsengumi executives.) He's a typical Edo boy who loves festivals. Spirited, he's often the first one to jump into battle. Often addressed as "Heisuke". Harada Sanosuke

Harada Sanosuke Position: Captain of Tenth Squad. Although he gets into quarrel easily, he is warm-hearted, and has a strong sense of obligation. He wields a spear better than a sword. Often addressed as "Sano".

Kondou Isami He is the Commander and representive of Shinsengumi. He has high dignity, is well-trained in sword, yet is still warm-hearted and sentimental. He believed that it's a genuine samurai to help the shogunate. Often addressed as "Kondou-san".

Sannan Keisuke Position: General Commander. He's always smiling and speaks in a soft manner. Behind the smile, he holds Shinsengumi in one piece cleverly. Often addressed as "Sannan-san". BTW he addresses everyone as "last name + kun", like "Hijikata-kun".

Nagakura Shinpachi Position: Captain of Second Squad. Fencing Instructor. He's an Edo guy who loves sword skills, sake, and women. It's in his personality to dislike unjust things. His sword skill is one of the best in Shinsengumi.Often addressed as "Shinpachi".

Inoue Genzaburou Position: Captain of Sixth Squad. He's the senior among them, and is loved for his sincere and honest personality. Kondou, Hijikata, and him are from the same hometown and the same dojo. He supports them wholeheartedly. Often addressed as "Gen-san".

Yamazaki Susumu Position: Inspector. He's an inspector inside Shinsengumi, and a secret agent outside. He's very loyal to shinsengumi and Vice Commander, and respects Hijikata. Often addressed as "Yamazaki".

Shimada Kai Position: Inspector. Supervisor. Corporal of Second Squad. Inspector and secret agent of Shinsengumi. He's a giant and has amazing physical strength.* Often addressed as "Shimada".

Itou Kashitarou Position: Military Advisor. He's invited into Shinsengumi for his knowledge and sword skill. Often addressed as "Itou-san".

Kazama Chikage Kazama is very arrogant and egotistic. He tends to ignore other people's feelings or words, acting on his own will. He takes pride in his oni origins and hates Rasetsu, viewing them as disgusting fakes

Kyō Shiranui is a demon hired by the Chōshū Domain who enjoys fighting and sees it as a game. He uses a gun instead of a sword which ignites his frenemy relationship with Sanosuke Harada.

Kaoru Nagumo is introduced as a lovely young woman whom Chizuru Yukimura and the Shinsengumi rescue from thugs in the street. It is later revealed that Kaoru is really a male and the twin brother of Chizuru Yukimura.