Kaze Hikaru

Okita Souji

Supporting

A genius swordsman of the Shinsengumi and master of the Tennen-rishin ryu sword style. Okita was the captain of Shinsengumis First Unit. In the OVA, he often fought together with Saito and was involved in the Ikedaya Affair in 1864. On one of his night en...

Tominaga Sei

Main

She disguises herself as a boy to join the Mibu-Roshi, also known as the Shinsengumi, to avenge the murder of her father and older brother. She trains under Okita Soji and develops a crush on him, but also desires to be a true warrior. (adapted from volum...

Akesato

Supporting

Akesato, a beautiful geisha working in Shimabara, who loves Yamanami.She is also a Choshuu spy.Her family was killed by the Bakufu, and Akesato is now secretly working for the Choshuu (Yoshida), along with two other female ninjas, presumably to avenge her...

Harada Sanosuke

Supporting

Age: 25Height: 6 4Weight: 215 lbs.Eyes: BrownHair: Dark brownAffiliation: ShinsengumiPosition: 10th Unit CaptainThe number one spear user in the Shinsengumi, Harada Sanosuke is not one to be estimated. Though his skills with the katana leave much to be de...

Hijikata Toshizou

Main

Hair color: BlackEye color: Dark BrownPosition: Second-in-commandNicknames: Oni no Fukuchou (Demon-like Fukuchou)Fighting style: Tennen Risshin StyleHijikata Toshizo, the Shinsengumis Demon. He is stern, unforgiving and cruel on the surface, but once you ...

Kondou Isami

Supporting

Hair: BlackEye: Dark BrownAffiliation: ShinsengumiPosition: Kyoukuchou (the head)Though hes the head of the Shinsengumi, he plays a relatively minor role in the series and is often seen to be overruled by Hijikata. Hes much more tolerant of the errant Tet...

Saitou Hajime

Supporting

Hajime Saitou is loosely based on the real third-squad captain of the Shinsengumi. During the Meiji era, he lived as a police officer under the name of Gorou Fujita. In the Rurouni Kenshin series, he plays the role of Kenshins old rival and enemy from the...

Toudou Heisuke

Supporting

Hair: BlackEyes: Dark BrownAffiliation: ShinsengumiPosition: AdvisorAn essential part of the Comedian Three, this guy adds much laughter to the series. He has the most warped ideas about Hijikatas new page, going as far as to say that Hijikata chose him b...

Yamanami Keisuke

Supporting

Keisuke Yamanami is one of the two vice-commanders for the Shinsengumi. He is a master of the Hokushin-itto-ryuu swordsmanship style. Yamanami is often called "Sannan" (an alternate reading of the Kanji characters in his name) by both Hijikata and Kondou....

Yamazaki Susumu

Main

Hair color: BlackEye color: Dark BrownFamily: Yamazaki Ayumu (sister)Yamazaki Susumu is held in high regard by the high-ranking members of the Shinsengumi, especially Hijikata. He is a shinobi and the type that gathers information night and day. Like a ty...