Hijikata Toshirou

Demon Vice-Chief

Shinsengumi vice-chief feared as the 'Demon Vice-Chief'. His second personality 'Toshi' becomes an apathetic otaku.

Quotes

  • I might be the Grim Reaper... but I'm the Demon Vice-Chief.
  • The sword is proof of the soul.
  • Mayonnaise is the taste of the soul.
  • Behold my right hand's Mayonnaise Special.
  • Toshi, disappear.

Trivia

  • Hijikata is extreme but has an awkward and kind personality.
  • Usually strict, but has unusual attachment to mayonnaise.
  • Second personality 'Toshi' is an apathetic otaku persona caused by the sword's curse.
  • Rare character who smokes during combat.
  • High popularity ranking, next to Okita Sougo and Katsura Kotarou.

Alternate names

Toshi Demon Vice-Chief Toshi (second personality)

Tags

Hijikata Toshirou Hijikata Toshi Gintama Otaku Second personality Apathetic Shinsengumi Swordsman Gag character Emotional changes

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Handsome features with disheveled short black hair, V-shaped bangs as his trademark. Often wears sunglasses.
Height
About 180cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • V-shaped bangs
  • Likes sunglasses
  • Intimidating expression
Iconic items
  • Sword
  • Sunglasses
  • Cigarettes for smoking
  • Mayonnaise pack (because it's his favorite)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Strict
Detailed personality
Calm and cool personality, but strictly leads the Shinsengumi. Surly and combative, but has an awkward kindness and good caregiving nature deep down.
Keywords
  • Strict
  • Combative
  • Caring
  • Awkward
  • Mayo fanatic
Motto
"The sword is proof of the soul"
Talents
  • Swordsmanship master
  • Tactical command ability
  • Excellent insight
  • Endurance
Skills
  • Command as Shinsengumi vice-chief
  • Formulation of bureau rules
  • Calm judgment in combat
  • Unique food culture using mayonnaise
Motivation
Maintaining the Shinsengumi and protecting public order
Habits
Never lets go of his cigarette even in combat. Characteristic to eat with large amounts of mayonnaise.
Favorite foods
Mayonnaise, Katsudon (with mayonnaise)
Hobbies
Sword training, Smoking cigarettes
Music
Weekly Shōnen Magazine

History

Backstory
Hijikata was raised as an illegitimate child in his childhood, ran away from home at age 11 and became a feared delinquent. Eventually picked up by Kondo, he became active as Shinsengumi vice-chief. He grew into an executive by surviving many ordeals.
Debut date
December 8, 2004
Work title
Gintama
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 1

Toshi appears

Significant event
Toshi appears
Description
Cursed by the demon sword 'Murasame', second personality 'Toshi' appears. Shows an apathetic otaku side.

Appointed Shinsengumi vice-chief

Significant event
Appointed Shinsengumi vice-chief
Description
Active as a central figure in Shinsengumi alongside Kondo.

Relationships

Kondo Isao

Leader

Strong bond leading Shinsengumi together

Okita Sougo

Rival

Long-time rivals who half-jokingly try to kill each other

Sakata Gintoki

Relationship where they cooperate multiple times despite being enemies

Shinsengumi

Shinsengumi: strategist

Media appearances

Gintama

Manga / Supporting

Serialization began in 2004

Gintama (anime)

Anime / Supporting

TV series started in 2006

Gintama THE FINAL

Movie / Supporting

2021 theatrical release

Gintama: Gintama Gin Tama Quest - Gintoki Gets a New Job and Saves the World

Game / Supporting

2010

Voice cast and creators

Kazuya Nakai

Voice actor
Kazuya Nakai
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version
Notes
current

Yuya Yagira

Voice actor
Yuya Yagira
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action movie version

Hideaki Sorachi

Creator name
Hideaki Sorachi
Role
Original author

Related goods

Hijikata Toshirou Figure

Item name
Hijikata Toshirou Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Hijikata Toshirou Plush

Item name
Hijikata Toshirou Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Limited