沖田総司
is a descendant in the sixth-generation of the historical Okita Sōji, who was the leader of the Shinsengumi, a legendary 19th-century samurai police force, and was persuaded by his family, especially his so far unseen grandfather, to follow the path of the sword in his life. In the course of this, Soshi has to train kendo in the Okita's private dojo extensively every day, which, due to his innate talent, causes him to become the "most powerful samurai" soon, who is apparently unbeaten up until his appearances in the two series. This fate, however, isn't in his own interest at all, since he is bored of being a swordmaster when there's no one around who poses a challenge. His Japanese voice actor is Kōji Yusa.