Sagaru Yamazaki

Shinsengumi Monitoring Division

A plain and enduring unsung hero of the group, serving as the Shinsengumi's Monitoring Division.

Quotes

  • "I'm gonna live plainly, yeah."
  • "Shinsengumi sausage is my emergency rations."
  • "The Monitoring Division is the unsung hero."
  • "Stakeouts require endurance."
  • "I can't go against Hijikata's orders."

Trivia

  • Once had a mohawk and the alias Mountain Demon Slayer.
  • Habit of carrying Shinsengumi sausage as emergency rations.
  • Frequently ordered to commit seppuku by Hijikata.
  • Uses sharp observation skills to monitor and report on group issues from the shadows.
  • Actually has high pride and is surprisingly sensitive.
  • Popular within Shinsengumi as the plain character.

Alternate names

Yamazaki Jimmy Zaki

Tags

Shinsengumi Spy Plain character Gag Kabukicho Edo Gintama Monitoring Division Combatant Enduring

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A man with plain green hair in a mohawk cut. Often has a modest aura and wears distinctive outerwear.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Mohawk haircut
  • Green hair
  • Plain appearance
Iconic items
  • Shinsengumi uniform
  • Shinsengumi sausage
  • Shinsengumi sausage as emergency rations

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Enduring
Detailed personality
A steadfast and honest individual who diligently fulfills his role as the Shinsengumi's plain Monitoring Division member, tirelessly working behind the scenes for the group. He earnestly carries out his duties despite being tossed around by busy superiors and flashy members.
Keywords
  • Plain
  • Loyalty
  • Honesty
  • Enduring
  • Observation skills
  • Meticulous
  • Calm
  • Strong sense of responsibility
Talents
  • Espionage abilities
  • Endurance
  • Stealth operations
Skills
  • Investigation and reporting as Shinsengumi Monitoring Division
  • Combat abilities
  • Information gathering
Motivation
To continue doing plain but reliable work for the maintenance of order and peace in the Shinsengumi.
Habits
Always carries Shinsengumi sausage as emergency rations during stakeouts. Prefers a plain lifestyle but is often perplexed when ordered to commit seppuku by Hijikata.
Favorite foods
Shinsengumi sausage, Anpan, Milk, Anpan and milk
Hobbies
Espionage activities, Observation, Badminton, Kabaddi
Disliked situations
Overly flashy actions, Unreasonable orders from flashy superiors, Being in the spotlight
Disliked foods
Luxurious cuisine, Unhealthy food

History

Backstory
At the formation of the Shinsengumi, he was a martial arts leader figure with green mohawk hair and the alias 'Mountain Demon Slayer,' but he became intimidated by Hijikata and Okita's formidable swordsmanship, leading to his current plain personality and appearance. As the Monitoring Division, he handles information gathering and investigations, playing an important supporting role from the shadows.
Debut date
circa 2004
Work title
Gintama
Media type
Manga

Shinsengumi Formation

Significant event
Shinsengumi Formation
Description
Participated in the formation as one of the strong-armed former Roshigumi members and later transferred to the Monitoring Division.

Shogun Assassination Arc

Significant event
Shogun Assassination Arc
Description
Joined Hijikata and Kondo in escorting the Shogun and sustained serious injuries.

Farewell, Shinsengumi Arc

Significant event
Farewell, Shinsengumi Arc
Description
Participated in the battle on Kurogane Island, sustained serious injuries in combat, but contributed as a Shinsengumi member.

Gintama Chapter

Significant event
Gintama Chapter
Description
Revived as Shinsengumi, fought against Utsuro while sustaining serious injuries. In the final battle, revived as Mechanical Android No. 1.

Relationships

Isao Kondo

Leader

Respects him as a superior while dealing with unreasonable orders, and they have overcome many battles together.

Toshirou Hijikata

Teammate

Frequently ordered to commit seppuku by Hijikata but respects him as a superior.

Shinpachi Shimura

Best friend

As fellow plain characters, they feel a mutual understanding.

Shinsengumi

Shinsengumi: monitoring

Media appearances

Gintama

Manga / Protagonist

Gintama

Anime / Supporting

2006 TV series

Gintama THE FINAL

Movie / Supporting

2021 theatrical version

Gintama Gintama Quest

Game

Voice cast and creators

Tetsuji Ota

Voice actor
Tetsuji Ota
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Junki Totsuka

Voice actor
Junki Totsuka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Live-action movie version

Hideaki Sorachi

Creator name
Hideaki Sorachi
Role
Original author

Hideaki Sorachi

Creator name
Hideaki Sorachi
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Shinsengumi Monitoring Division Sausage

Item name
Shinsengumi Monitoring Division Sausage
Category
Food
Availability
Regular

Sagaru Yamazaki Figure

Item name
Sagaru Yamazaki Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited