Hakuouki Shinsengumi Kitan: Sweet School Life

Toshizou Hijikata

土方歳三

Hijikata is the one who orders Chizuru to be taken to the Shinsengumi headquarters for questioning, and he is the one Chizuru instantly notices. His role in the squad is to be the fierce Demon Vice-Commander, whom everyone respects and fears. Despite being Kondou's subordinate, Hijikata is the one who makes most decisions in the Shinsengumi, often asking for Kondou's opinion or approval. However, he never tries to officially take the lead away from Kondou and never disobeys his command. His goal is to make Kondou a General despite them both not being born into samurai families. Additionally, he treats all the Shinsengumi members as true warriors regardless of their background and holds them to a high standard.

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Chikage Kazama

風間千景

Kazama is a fictional character who does not have a historical counterpart. He is introduced in the anime storyline during the Ikedaya Incident, when he defeats Okita, but his actual sworn enemy is Hijikata, as the two continue encountering each other in various settings. Kazama is often followed by his vassal Amagiri and sometimes joins forces with Shiranui, who has his own agenda but does not mind participating in Kazama's plans. Kazama's main goal is to marry Chizuru, as she is a female pure-blooded demon who can give birth to powerful offspring.

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Sanosuke Harada

原田左之助

Sano is introduced along with the other Shinsengumi captains when Chizuru is brought in for questioning. He is often seen as part of the trio, along with Heisuke and Shinpachi, who enjoy fighting and drinking together, often breaking Hijikata's rules and curfew. Sano is very popular with women and is good at understanding girls' hearts, and he is noticed and adored by geishas at Shimabara. Despite having a flirty personality and a reputation as a ladies' man, Sano is extremely honorable. He treats his opponents with respect and never tries to find excuses for his actions. In his own words, men should not look for excuses.

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Heisuke Toudou

藤堂平助

Heisuke is introduced along with the other Shinsengumi captains when Chizuru is brought in for questioning. He is often seen as part of a trio, along with Sano and Shinpachi, who enjoy fighting and drinking together, frequently breaking Hijikata's rules and curfew. Heisuke often has to fight Shinpachi for his food, creating chaos in the common room and provoking the Vice-Commander.

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Chizuru Yukimura

雪村千鶴

Chizuru is the daughter of a respected doctor from Edo. Shortly before the beginning of the story, her father leaves home and travels to Kyoto, regularly sending her letters. However, one day, the letters stop, and Chizuru decides to embark on a journey to find her father. Upon her arrival in Kyoto, she is harassed by rogue samurai who take an interest in her sword, and, as she runs away, she encounters mysterious creatures, only to be saved by the Shinsengumi.

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Kyou Shiranui

不知火匡

Shiranui is a fictional character and does not have a historical counterpart. He has his own interests, but he often joins Kazama in his attempts to kidnap Chizuru from the Shinsengumi, as he finds it entertaining.

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Keisuke Sannan

山南敬助

Sannan is introduced along with the other Shinsengumi captains when Chizuru is brought in for questioning. He is often seen isolated in his room, researching and conducting experiments, while other members of the squad consider him aloof and intimidating. As one of the Vice-Commanders and a scientist, Sannan is a smart and educated man, which is why others often listen to his opinion. Sannan also stands out due to being the only one who wears glasses even in combat.

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Susumu Yamazaki

山崎烝

Yamazaki appears in the story later than the main characters, as he is busy spying on the Chōshū samurai along with Shimada. He spends the majority of his time gathering intel and informing Hijikata about everything that is happening both inside and outside the Shinsengumi. When on duty, Yamazaki wears a black ninja outfit. Coming from a family of acupuncturists, Yamazaki also has medical skills and treats wounded warriors during and after battles, as well as keeping their medical records.

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Kyuujuu Amagiri

天霧九寿

Isami Kondou

近藤勇

Kondou is introduced along with the other Shinsengumi captains when Chizuru is brought in for questioning. He is an amiable, slightly older-looking man who often laughs and treats everyone with warmth and care. He is close friends with Hijikata, as they spent most of their youth together and shared the same hopes and dreams of becoming warriors despite not being born into samurai families. Kondou also deeply loves Souji, whom he raised from an abandoned child into a fearless warrior.

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