Toshiro Hijikata

Toshiro Hijikata is the vice-commander of the Shinsengumi in Gintama. He enforces discipline among Edo's police while fighting terrorists, aliens, and internal political threats.

Toshiro Hijikata's story, motivations, and conflicts

Hijikata is strict, short-tempered, loyal, and secretly obsessed with mayonnaise. He is an elite swordsman and commander with strong tactical judgment and endurance.

Toshiro Hijikata's defining relationships and loyalties

His loyalty to Kondo, rivalry with Gintoki, conflict with Okita, and memories of Mitsuba reveal a more vulnerable man beneath the demonic vice-commander image.