Shinsuke Takasugi

Shinsuke Takasugi was the leader of the Kiheitai, an extremist Joui faction and a wanted fugitive. He was the main recurring antagonist in Gintama before the appearance of Utsuro, later becoming Gintoki's ally again. Takasugi has short, black hair with dark-purple highlights, often appearing pure dark purple in some shots. He wears a bandage covering his forehead and left eye and is usually seen wearing a yukata with design dependent on the medium and occasionally a haori jacket to go with. He is usually seen smoking a thin pipe called kiseru when gazing from his boat's windows. He has also b...

Takasugi is defined by his tenacity and unfeigned ambition to destroy the world. He is a charismatic individual, and all of his soldiers willingly trust and assist him in his desire. In spite of his certitude from his men, Takasugi is indicated to be slightly deranged and unstable, and is aware of t...