He's the best swordsman in the Shinsengumi. Although he is a master of kenjutsu, he frequently uses a bazooka. He tends to be light-hearted and somewhat childish, though his speech is heavily deadpan.
In comparison to Hijikata, Okita is very lazy when it comes to his job as he is often seen taking naps when he is supposed to work. He is also known as a sadist, being highly skilled in torturing people.
