His close companions have been able to see through his harsh exterior and Though Hijikata tends to be a worrywart, he is, in truth, a caring person who values his friends above all else, even his own safety. This was a tall dream in his day and age, as the class system in Japan was very strict and it was nearly impossible for a peasant to become a warrior. When Heisuke stays in the compound because he is concerned about Chizuru, Hijikata summons him to scold him for shirking his duties. That night, Chizuru overhears him talking to the cat about how all living things have trials to overcome. In his youth, he Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. At the end of season 2, Hijikata has a hallucination of Chizuru, which makes him realize his feelings for her. Vice-Commander Hijikata Toshizo is a main protagonist and the second-in-command of the Brothehood of the Fae; he is a Laoch (a warrior Fae), the head of the Warrior Family of Hijikata and reveled as the Devil of the Fae for his cold nature and ruthless fighting style. While fighting as the new section leader of a new army, he inspires his men with his strength and bravery by charging headlong into battle. Hijikata seems to think highly of it even though it apparently tastes "gross", according to Though he was expected to work in the family or apprentice in a small business nearby, Hijikata quit multiple times, dissatisfied with his life and circumstances. Hijikata informs Later that day, Hijikata is in a meeting with Kondou and Sanan when a cat gets into the compound and causes an uproar. However, he is too late; he finds only Okita's sword surrounded by the bodies of the defeated enemies, implying that Okita has faded into dust after completing his last mission. He is voiced by Hiroyuki Yoshino in the Japanese version and Greg Ayres in the English dub. He ends up saving Chizuru Yukimura, a human doctor, and becomes her Cosantóir (protector) in order for her to safely uncover clues as to who she is in the Fae world. While he is de-jure the second-in-command of the Shinsengumi after Isami Kondou (the leader), he is the one who does most of the work in keeping the Shinsengumi together and in check.
Il n'aime pas accepter l'aide des autres et paraître faible, mai… In Benten Daiba, Hijikata meets up with Shimada and Ootori, who blames himself for the loss at Matsumae-guchi. Hijikata Toshizo is the commander of the Bakumatsu, later husband of Chizuru Yukimura and the main male lead of the story. Chizuru is naturally curious, which can make it hard for her to drop certain subjects. She has a deep-seated desire to make herself useful to those who help her, such as the Shinsengumiand (in his route) Kazama. Il prend le bien-être du Shinsengumi comme sa responsabilité personnelle et se dirige en lambeaux à essayer de maintenir à lui seul. He remarks that the cat must not have anyone waiting for him, and tells it not to get attached, as the Shinsengumi cannot afford to be distracted. As they come across a beautiful cherry blossom tree, Hijikata comments that sakura blossoms suit her. After the cat leaves, Hijikata notices Chizuru and reproaches her for eavesdropping, telling her to go back to bed and mind her own business.

Though she is extremely sensitive to others' needs, she can be oblivious as regards herself.
When Chizuru informs the captains that her father is After Sanan raises the question of what they should do with Chizuru, Hijikata suggests making her someone's page, and asks Kondou and Sanan if they want assistants. However, Hijikata has not informed Kondou that he has no intention of employing Chizuru as his page. However, when faced with Hijikata and Sanan's suspicion, she opts to tell the truth. Later, he apprehends Chizuru after she sneaks out to deliver a rice ball to Heisuke, saying that if she were one of his men, she would have to die for her transgression. In his sub-route, Chizuru agrees to help Heisuke prevent Hijikata from finding out the source of the commotion. At the same time, he is becoming gentler to Eventually, Hijikata allows Chizuru to give him her blood to alleviate his pain and the two grow closer as a result. He doesn't let any non-Shinsegumi pass, to make sure that nobody takes credit for the Shinsegumi's work.

Because of her largely self-imposed sense of obligation, she is reluctant to decline tasks she does not really want to do.

Carrying him away, Chizuru tries to heal him with her blood. However, he lets her off with that warning and permits her to return to her room. Dans le même temps, il est très réfléchi et mature et met le Shinsengumi et Kondou au-dessus de tout; il estime qu'il est de son devoir de gouverner avec une poigne de fer que l'ombre derrière la lumière de Kondo. She is sent into the hallway to wait, but Hijikata overhears her talking to herself about his looks and asks why she is there. Hijikata advocates for leaving the cat alone and letting it depart on its own, saying that it will be frightened of them if they all come after it. According to Hijikata has a strong moral compass, and despite repeated claims that he will do whatever is necessary to benefit the Shinsengumi, he often finds ways to justify factoring his personal opinion into his professional decisions. After breakfast, Chizuru stays behind so that the Shinsengumi can introduce her to the Watch in the hopes of finding Kodo as soon as possible. Kazama appears and Hijikata duels the demon for the last time, saying he has someone he must protect.

S… During his stint as a medicine peddler, he met Kondou, the adopted son of a small dojo master. He is willing to go to great lengths in order to protect the honor and well-being of those he holds dear. His troops take a castle as a result, though that castle would be reclaimed by the enemy due to the Bakufu's incompetence. However, she is less frightened of him now that she has seen his compassionate side. He is based on the historical Hijikata T… He is the youngest among the Shinsengumi, who loves festivals and comes from Edo. He is based off of the historical Heisuke Todo. Hijikata tells him that it wasn't his fault and shakes his hand in the end.

Kazama and Chizuru arrive in Ezo approximately one month after his death.