Character
Shinsuke Takasugi高杉晋助
- birthday
- August 10
- birthday
- appearances
- 10
- appearances
- main roles
- 0
- main roles

Shinsuke Takasugi at a glance
Shinsuke Takasugi is a supporting character in Gintama. His age is listed as 20s. He is 170 cm tall. His birthday is August 10, which makes him a Leo. He is voiced by Takehito Koyasu in Japanese and by Donald Guzzi in the English dub.
Also known as Hikusugi-kun.
Shinsuke Takasugi: quick facts
- Anime
- Gintama
- Role
- Supporting character
- Age
- 20s
- Birthday
- August 10
- Height
- 170 cm
- Weight
- 60kg
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Leader of the Kiheitai
- Zodiac sign
- Leo
- Also known as
- Hikusugi-kun
- First appearance
- Gintama (2006)
- Latest appearance
- Gintama.: Shirogane no Tamashii-hen (2018)
- Japanese name
- 高杉晋助
- Japanese voice
Takehito Koyasu- English voice
Donald Guzzi
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Who is Shinsuke Takasugi?
A former comrade of Gintoki and Katsura and a major antagonist. He now leads a radical Joui faction called the Kiheitai and is known amongst the Shinsengumi as 'the most dangerous man in both the Joui faction and amongst the radicals'. He is easily recognizable through his bandaged left eye, his colorful kimono, his eerie smile, and the pipe he is often seen smoking.
Biography excerpt via Kitsu.
Shinsuke Takasugi in numbers
- Favourites on AniList
- 2,887
- fans who marked them a favourite
- Rank in Gintama
- #6
- among its characters, by favourites
- Appearances
- 10
- 0 as a main character
- On screen
- 2006–2018
- 13 years
Most-loved characters in Gintama
AniList favourites
- Gintoki Sakata15,959
- Kagura6,135
- Kotarou Katsura4,301
- Toushirou Hijikata3,645
- Sougo Okita3,140
- Shinsuke Takasugi2,887
- Tsukuyo1,912
- Taizou Hasegawa1,511
Show as table
| Item | Favourites |
|---|---|
| Gintoki Sakata | 15,959 |
| Kagura | 6,135 |
| Kotarou Katsura | 4,301 |
| Toushirou Hijikata | 3,645 |
| Sougo Okita | 3,140 |
| Shinsuke Takasugi | 2,887 |
| Tsukuyo | 1,912 |
| Taizou Hasegawa | 1,511 |
Appearances by format
10 titles in total
- TV Series6 · 60%
- Movie3 · 30%
- Special1 · 10%
Appearances per year
New titles featuring them
Show as table
| Item | Titles |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 title |
| 2007 | 0 titles |
| 2008 | 1 title |
| 2009 | 0 titles |
| 2010 | 1 title |
| 2011 | 1 title |
| 2012 | 2 titles |
| 2013 | 1 title |
| 2014 | 0 titles |
| 2015 | 1 title |
| 2016 | 0 titles |
| 2017 | 1 title |
| 2018 | 1 title |
How tall is Shinsuke Takasugi?
Shinsuke Takasugi next to the Gintama cast
Height in cm, tallest first. Shinsuke Takasugi is 170 cm: #14 of 30 with a listed height.
- Taka-tin208 cm
- Abuto186 cm
- Isao Kondou184 cm
- Tatsuma Sakamoto181 cm
- Elizabeth180 cm
- Taizou Hasegawa179 cm
- Henpeita Takechi178 cm
- Gintoki Sakata177 cm
- Toushirou Hijikata177 cm
- Kotarou Katsura175 cm
- Shigeshige Tokugawa175 cm
- Zenzou Hattori175 cm
- Shinsuke Takasugi170 cm
Show as table
| Item | Height (cm) |
|---|---|
| Taka-tin | 208 cm |
| Abuto | 186 cm |
| Isao Kondou | 184 cm |
| Tatsuma Sakamoto | 181 cm |
| Elizabeth | 180 cm |
| Taizou Hasegawa | 179 cm |
| Henpeita Takechi | 178 cm |
| Gintoki Sakata | 177 cm |
| Toushirou Hijikata | 177 cm |
| Kotarou Katsura | 175 cm |
| Shigeshige Tokugawa | 175 cm |
| Zenzou Hattori | 175 cm |
| Shinsuke Takasugi | 170 cm |
Appearances

Gintama
TV Series · 2006 · supporting

Gintama: Shiroyasha Koutan
Special · 2008 · supporting

Gintama: The Movie
Movie · 2010 · supporting

Gintama'
TV Series · 2011 · supporting

Gintama: Yorinuki Gintama-san on Theater 2D
Movie · 2012 · supporting

Gintama': Enchousen
TV Series · 2012 · supporting

Gintama Movie 2: Kanketsu-hen - Yorozuya yo Eien Nare
Movie · 2013 · supporting

Gintama°
TV Series · 2015 · supporting

Gintama.
TV Series · 2017 · supporting

Gintama.: Shirogane no Tamashii-hen
TV Series · 2018 · supporting
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Shinsuke Takasugi FAQ
What anime is Shinsuke Takasugi from?
Shinsuke Takasugi is a character in Gintama and appears in 10 titles in total, including Gintama: Shiroyasha Koutan and Gintama: The Movie.
How old is Shinsuke Takasugi?
Shinsuke Takasugi's age is listed as 20s.
How tall is Shinsuke Takasugi?
Shinsuke Takasugi is 170 cm tall.
When is Shinsuke Takasugi's birthday?
Shinsuke Takasugi's birthday is August 10. See every anime character born on August 10 on AniLumi's birthday page.
Who voices Shinsuke Takasugi?
Shinsuke Takasugi is voiced by Takehito Koyasu in Japanese and by Donald Guzzi in the English dub.
What is Shinsuke's full name?
Shinsuke's full name is Shinsuke Takasugi (高杉晋助 in Japanese). Shinsuke Takasugi is also known as Hikusugi-kun.
What is Shinsuke Takasugi's zodiac sign?
Shinsuke Takasugi is a Leo: his birthday is August 10.
When did Shinsuke Takasugi first appear?
Shinsuke Takasugi first appeared in Gintama (2006) and most recently appeared in Gintama.: Shirogane no Tamashii-hen (2018).
What is Shinsuke Takasugi's Japanese name?
Shinsuke Takasugi is written 高杉晋助 in Japanese.
Where can I watch Shinsuke Takasugi?
Open the Gintama page for licensed streaming links and the full episode list.











