Sōji Okita is a very popular main character in the story. He is known for his sharp tongue and playful yet dark personality. He is a part of the core members of the Shinsengumi. Though he can be mean behind the scenes, he often laughs and smiles in front of fans. His loyalty is strongest to Kondō Isami and Hijikata Toshizō, and he enjoys teasing people, especially Sakamoto Ryōma. Despite a tough childhood, he has special talents and shows a caring side by apologizing if he feels he went too far. He also has some funny traits, like becoming a "kiss monster" when drunk. In the anime, he plays keyboard and also has a "sickly" character setting added. His deep personality and interesting relationships make him a fan favorite.
Sōji Okita is a male with a height of 175 cm and weighs 58 kg.
He was born on July 7 and his blood type is AB.
His image color is purple.
Sōji Okita is a very popular figure in the Shinsengumi.
He shows a bright and cheerful smile in public.
However, behind the scenes, he can be sarcastic and sharp with his words.
He is a bit of a sadist, enjoying teasing others, but doesn't mean any real harm.
If he feels he was too harsh, he will apologize.
He is known for being straightforward and has trust issues because of his past.
He likes physical affection and isn't shy about hugging people.
When drinking, he tends to kiss others.
Sōji Okita’s place of birth is unknown.
As a child, he survived by moving from one band of thieves to another.
After meeting Kondō Isami, he joined the Mibugumi, which later became the Shinsengumi.
His childhood traumas made him distrustful of people.
He is especially skilled at winking, which is his special trick.
In the anime, he plays the keyboard.
He is called a "sickly character" in the anime, with hints that he has chest problems.
Sōji Okita trusts Kondō Isami and Hijikata Toshizō the most.
He is interested in Sakamoto Ryōma because Kondō likes Ryōma.
He enjoys teasing Ryōma, who is simple and easy to fool.
He likes giving nicknames—he calls Katsura Kogorō "Glasses-kun" and Shinsaku Takasugi "Cool-guy".
Shinsaku Takasugi does not like the nickname he gets.
He is friendly and likes skinship with people he is close to.
His favorite food is tofu.
He dislikes garlic.
His hobby is taking baths.
Childhood Hardships
As a little boy, Sōji Okita lived with different thief groups to survive.
Meeting Kondō Isami
Sōji met Kondō Isami and became a member of the Mibugumi, which was the early form of the Shinsengumi.
Manipulation by Naosuke Ii
Naosuke Ii found Sōji's childhood trauma and used it to control him.
Help from Ryōma and Awakening
Sakamoto Ryōma and his friends rescued Sōji Okita.
This event made Sōji "awaken his other half" and become stronger.
He then joined Ryōma’s group as one of their companions.
Life with the Group
Sōji often teases Sakamoto Ryōma and others for fun.
He is quick to reach for his sword if he gets upset.
He becomes a "kiss monster" when drunk.
Anime-Only Traits
In the anime, Naosuke Ii gives him an extra setting as a "sickly character" who seems to have chest problems.
He is quick at making up nicknames for people.
He will say sorry if he feels bad after teasing someone.
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