Doromizu Jirocho

One of the Kabukicho Four Heavenly Kings and gang leader

One of the Kabukicho Four Heavenly Kings and the boss of the town's yakuza organization, Gutter Rat Gang. A prominent figure in Kabukicho, known as a chivalrous outlaw with deep humanity.

Quotes

  • Doromizu Jirocho, know the pinnacle of duty and humanity.
  • I'm the one protecting Kabukicho.
  • The world of people is duty and humanity.
  • No matter how dirty, clench your fist for what you protect.
  • A boss is there for those who have nowhere to go.

Trivia

  • Childhood friend with Otose, serving as Jirocho's personality corrector since childhood.
  • There was a period of 2-3 years where he did not appear in official public settings in town.
  • Often mistakenly thought to like crab miso corn butter, but no such food exists.
  • The representative character in Gintama who speaks in beranmee dialect.
  • Has poor relations with other Kabukicho Four Heavenly Kings members but works behind the scenes to protect the town's peace.

Alternate names

doromizu jirocho Doromizu Jirocho Oyabun Jirocho

Tags

Kabukicho Kabukicho Four Heavenly Kings Yakuza Town boss Boss Beranmee dialect Edo dialect Yakuza

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A man with tanned skin who speaks in a rough beranmee-style Edo dialect. He has several scars from sword cuts on his face.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Scars from cuts
  • Tanned skin
  • Sturdy physique
Iconic items
  • Beranmee dialect
  • Gang leader's presence

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Chivalry
Detailed personality
Deeply loyal to duty and humanity, sometimes showing rough behavior, but at heart a caring big brother type. A great steadfast man who continues to protect Kabukicho from the shadows. He has somewhat strained relations with the other Four Heavenly Kings' factions, but prioritizes maintaining peace in the town.
Keywords
  • Duty and humanity
  • Chivalry
  • Rough
  • Broad-mindedness
  • Caring
  • Motherly figure
Talents
  • Organizational leadership
  • Negotiation ability
  • Guts
Skills
  • Strongest in brawls
  • Human-hearted persuasion
  • Town leadership
Motivation
To continue protecting Kabukicho and its people.
Habits
Speaks in beranmee dialect. Foul-mouthed but approachable.
Favorite foods
Liquor, Street stall food
Disliked situations
Conflicts with the other Four Heavenly Kings, Gang disarray, Betrayals from weakness

History

Backstory
Once reigned at the top of Kabukicho as its former boss. Longtime childhood friend with Otose, and deeply cares for her daughter Pirako. During the Joi War, he was best friends with Tatsugoro, but after Tatsugoro's death, as gang leader he did not hesitate to use dirty tactics to protect Kabukicho, supporting the town from behind the scenes for many years. In his later years, he retired from the front stage, reconciled with the town and his daughter through Yorozuya Gintoki and others, and left Kabukicho for a retirement journey.
Work title
Gintama
Media type
Manga

Tatsugoro's death

Significant event
Tatsugoro's death
Description
His best friend Tatsugoro died as a body double, and afterward he continued using dirty means to protect his best friend's wife Otose.

Domination of Kabukicho

Significant event
Domination of Kabukicho
Description
As boss of Kabukicho's yakuza organization Gutter Rat Gang, he protected the town and became one of the Kabukicho Four Heavenly Kings.

Departure for retirement journey

Significant event
Departure for retirement journey
Description
Stepped down from the Four Heavenly Kings seat and, through Yorozuya's arrangements, decided to set out on a journey with his daughter Pirako.

Relationships

Terada Otose

Spouse

Childhood friend and also known as a prominent figure in Kabukicho. One of the few people who has tried to straighten Jirocho's crooked personality since childhood.

Tsubaki Pirako

Child

Only daughter. Became the source of Kabukicho's turf wars, but realized her father's feelings and reconciled. Spoiled by her father.

Terada Tatsugoro

Best friend

Tatsugoro died protecting him, which instilled a strong sense of mission and responsibility.

Otose

Best friend

Childhood friends and a relationship where they rely on each other as a true empress figure.

Gutter Rat Gang

Gutter Rat Gang: leader

Media appearances

Gintama

Manga / Protagonist

Gintama

Anime / Supporting

Gintama Live-Action Movie

Movie / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Takayuki Sugao

Voice actor
Takayuki Sugao
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version from Kabukicho Four Heavenly Kings arc onward

Fuminori Miyajima

Voice actor
Fuminori Miyajima
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime episode 55
Notes
Initial appearance

Chiyuki Shimura

Voice actor
Chiyuki Shimura
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Youth period (TV anime)

Hideaki Sorachi

Creator name
Hideaki Sorachi
Role
Original author

Related goods

Doromizu Jirocho Figure

Item name
Doromizu Jirocho Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Kabukicho Four Heavenly Kings Rubber Strap

Item name
Kabukicho Four Heavenly Kings Rubber Strap
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited