Shinsuke Takasugi

Shinsuke Takasugi, also known as Shinsuke-sama and Hikusugi-kun, is one of the main characters from the Gintama series.
== Charactah Account ==
A former comrade of Gintoki and Katsura during the Joi War and leads a radical branch of the Anti-Foreigner Faction called the Kiheitai (Demon Soldiers Army) and is known amongst the Shinsengumi as one of the most dangerous criminals around. After the war ended, he vanished and has since gained a deadly reputation due to his assassination of many of the Bakufu's main officers.
Unlike Katsura, Shinsuke believes that the only way to save the country is to destroy the "rotten" post-Joi war world. His resentment and overwhelming spite drove him to strike a partnership with the Harusame Space Pirates in order to eliminate the Bakufu. 
== Appearance ==
=== Anime ===
* Gintama
* Gintama'
* Gintama' (2015)
* Gintama': Enchousen
* Gintama Movie 1: Benizakura Arc - A New Retelling
* Gintama Movie 2: The Final Chapter - Be Forever Yorozuya
* Gintama Season 5
* Gintama: Jump Festa 2008 Special
* Gintama: Jump Festa 2015 Special
* Gintama: Silver Soul Arc
* Gintama: Silver Soul Arc - Second Half War
* Gintama: The Best of Gintama on Theater 2D
* Gintama: The Final
* Gintama: The Semi-Final
=== Light Novels ===
* Theatrical Version Gintama Complete Edition
=== Manga ===
* Gintama
=== Video Games ===
* Gintama Rumble
* Granblue Fantasy
* Jumputi Heroes
* Tales of the Rays
* The King of Fighters AllStar
== Trivia ==
* Takasugi Shinsuke is based on the real Kiheitai leader Takasugi Shinsaku, a samurai who founded and commanded the Kiheitai in an effort to fight against the Bakufu. His actions eventually lead to the Meiji Restoration, but he died before he could see it through, which mirrors the final events of the Gintama series.
* In all versions of Episode 150, Takasugi appears as the final enemy, in a battle against Gintoki while Edo is burning, but this is proven false because he joins forces with Kamui.
* In the manga, Takasugi's yukata is a complicated pattern of mountains, flowers, and fog, but in the anime, it was turned into a very simple-looking yukata with yellow butterflies and a "fog" of yellow at the very end. His jacket, however, remains a constant: a dark green jacket carefully patterned with gold swirling lines.
* In the popularity poll, Takasugi is placed 4th in the first and second popularity poll and in 5th during the third popularity poll which makes him one of the most popular characters even though he barely appears. Furthermore, although Takasugi is often brought up, is the largest known villain, holds a connection with most of the main characters, and holds probably the most destructive potential, he never appears in any filler episode content unless in flashback or as a joke. As such, other characters take his place when he's needed: Madao dresses up as him in the Popularity Poll arc, Katsura in the second movie, and Henpeita when Takasugi is away or somewhat important to the plot.
* In Tales of the Rays, Takasugi appears as a playable character in the second collaboration event with Gin Tama. During which, he gains an original arteset.
** In the same collaboration event, Jade Curtiss from Tales of the Abyss gains a costume of Takasugi through the mirrage arte Nightmare Edge, as Koyasu Takehito also voices Jade.
== Gallery ==
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== External Links ==
* Takasugi Shinsuke at Gintama Wiki
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