Hikozaemon Tokugawa
Toshizō Hijikata is the vice commander of the Shinsengumi, known for his cold and ruthless demeanor, earning him the nickname "demon of the Shinsengumi." A brilliant combatant, swordsman, and tactician, he is highly skilled in battle and employs practical, often reckless methods against enemies. His hobby is writing haiku.
Quick Facts
What is Toshizō Hijikata's role in the Shinsengumi?
He is the vice commander.
What is Toshizō Hijikata known for?
He is known as the "demon of the Shinsengumi" for his cold and ruthless demeanor.
What are Toshizō Hijikata's skills?
He is a brilliant combatant, swordsman, and tactician with extraordinary battle talent.
What is Toshizō Hijikata's approach to dealing with enemies?
His methods are highly practical and often reckless.
What is Toshizō Hijikata's hobby?
His hobby is writing haiku.
What is Toshizō Hijikata's relationship with Tetsunosuke Ichimura?
He is a stern master to his page, Tetsunosuke Ichimura.
Description
Personality
Toshizō Hijikata presents a cold and ruthless exterior, masking his compassion. This persona, coupled with his exceptional combat skills, earns him the fearsome reputation of the "demon of the Shinsengumi." While stern and demanding, particularly with his page Tetsunosuke Ichimura, his dedication to the Shinsengumi and his close relationships with Kondō, Yamanami, and Okita suggest a deeper, more complex personality beneath the surface. His hobby of writing haiku hints at a contemplative and perhaps even artistic side, contrasting sharply with his battlefield persona.
Abilities
* **Exceptional Swordsman:** Masterful swordsmanship, exceeding the skills of most. * **Brilliant Tactician:** Strategic thinking and planning abilities in combat situations. * **Ruthless Efficiency:** Highly practical and effective, even if reckless, approach to combat.