Katsura Kotaro

Joi Party Leader

Leader of the Joi Party, a wanted patriot pursuing Joi.

Quotes

  • I'll stake my soul on Joi!
  • We will seize the dawn of Edo!
  • The way of the samurai is to defy the times
  • Overcome any hardship with comrades
  • Fighting while laughing is my style

Trivia

  • Voiced by Ishida Akira. Perfectly portrays the delicate side and passionate soul.
  • Initially depicted as a heavily gag-oriented character, but gradually showed serious conflicts.
  • Often uses lines parodying late Edo period patriots in appearances.
  • The setting as leader of the Joi Party is based on the late Edo period Sonnō jōi movement.
  • Frequently uses a bokuto instead of a real sword to emphasize the gag element.

Alternate names

Katsura Kotaro Joi Katsura Katsura-san Kotaro

Tags

Joi Leader Wanted Gag Patriot Yorozuya SF Comedy Friendship Kimono

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
February 23

Appearance

Overall appearance
Long black hair and the appearance of a samurai dressed in Japanese clothing. Slightly slim but has a striking presence.
Height
Approximately 175cm
Eye color
Black
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Black long hair
  • Wearing Japanese clothing
  • Slim build
Iconic items
  • Japanese clothing
  • Bokuto
  • White hachimaki
  • Wanted poster
  • Katana

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Chivalry
Detailed personality
Serious with a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for comrades. Sometimes shows a ditzy gag character side. Unwavering belief in pursuing Joi.
Keywords
  • Chivalry
  • Serious
  • Loyal to comrades
  • Hot-blooded
  • Gag
Motto
Joi is the proof of my life
Talents
  • Swordsmanship
  • Leadership skills
  • Leadership
  • Quick wit
Skills
  • Spy activities
  • Guerrilla tactics
  • Intelligence activities
  • Gag sense
Motivation
To succeed in Joi and expel alien domination from Edo
Habits
Often derails into jokes, but becomes very reliable when serious
Favorite foods
Sake, Japanese food
Hobbies
Sword training, Gag joking

History

Backstory
Leader of the Joi Party advocating for the expulsion of foreign forces. A patriot fighting to overthrow the Edo Shogunate, currently wanted. Usually shows light-hearted behavior with lots of gags, but faces historical situations with passion and seriousness.
Debut date
January 8, 2004
Work title
Gintama
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 1

Joi Party Formation

Significant event
Joi Party Formation
Description
Gathered comrades under the ideal of Joi.

Conflicts in Edo

Significant event
Conflicts in Edo
Description
Repeated many conflicts with the Shogunate and other forces.

Bonds with Friends

Significant event
Bonds with Friends
Description
Deep friendships with Yorozuya comrades like Sakata Gintoki are depicted.

Relationships

Sakata Gintoki

Best friend

Overcame difficulties together as Yorozuya.

Kagura

Teammate

Interactions as a member of Yorozuya.

Joi Party

Joi Party: leader

Media appearances

Gintama

Manga / Protagonist

Started in 2004

Gintama

Anime / Protagonist

2006 TV series

Gintama: The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya

Movie / Protagonist

Released in 2013

Voice cast and creators

Ishida Akira

Voice actor
Ishida Akira
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime and others

Josh Grelle

Voice actor
Josh Grelle
Language
English
Version or series
English dub

Hideaki Sorachi

Creator name
Hideaki Sorachi
Role
Original author

Hideaki Sorachi

Creator name
Hideaki Sorachi
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Katsura Kotaro Figure

Item name
Katsura Kotaro Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Joi Party-style Hachimaki

Item name
Joi Party-style Hachimaki
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited

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