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Isao Kondou commands the Shinsengumi, Edo’s police force, balancing comedic eccentricity with unyielding leadership. A rebellious youth, he was expelled from temple school after defending children from loan sharks, eventually founding a dojo in Bushuu. There, he recruited Toushirou Hijikata and Sougo Okita, later relocating to Edo to establish the Shinsengumi as guardians of loyalty.
Frequently likened to a gorilla—a running joke he occasionally embraces—Kondou’s leadership thrives on trust and camaraderie. Subordinates hail him as the Shinsengumi’s "soul," essential to their unity. His relentless, humorously ill-fated pursuit of Tae Shimura, met with repeated rejections and physical retribution, matures into mutual respect after she aids his rescue during the Farewell Shinsengumi Arc.
Key arcs test his resolve. The Shinsengumi Crisis highlights his unshakable integrity, reinforcing his role as a stabilizing force. In the Farewell Arc, facing execution under Nobu Nobu’s regime, he entrusts Gintoki with a final plea for his comrades to safeguard Edo—a testament to selflessness. Surviving with a scar from Sasaki, the mark symbolizes his trials.
Romantic entanglements include an arranged marriage to Princess Bubbles, a gorilla-like alien, for political alliance. Humorously evolving, Bubbles develops genuine affection, leading to a brief post-timeskip marriage and child before dissolution.
In *Gintama: The Final*, he allies with former rivals like Katsura Kotarou against Utsuro, prioritizing Earth’s defense over past conflicts. Post-battle, he upholds the Shinsengumi’s legacy in a rebuilt Edo, maintaining his lighthearted rapport with Tae.
Adept with the katana Kotetsu, Kondou demonstrates skill by defeating elite foes like Toujou Ayumu, though his strategic role often positions him as a protected leader.
Beyond the main narrative, he appears in *The King of Fighters All Star* as his comedic Shinsengumi self and undergoes a gender-swapped transformation in the *Dekoboko Arc*, retaining his core persona. Across all portrayals, Kondou’s journey weaves humor with unwavering loyalty, embodying a leader who steadfastly prioritizes his comrades and city.
Frequently likened to a gorilla—a running joke he occasionally embraces—Kondou’s leadership thrives on trust and camaraderie. Subordinates hail him as the Shinsengumi’s "soul," essential to their unity. His relentless, humorously ill-fated pursuit of Tae Shimura, met with repeated rejections and physical retribution, matures into mutual respect after she aids his rescue during the Farewell Shinsengumi Arc.
Key arcs test his resolve. The Shinsengumi Crisis highlights his unshakable integrity, reinforcing his role as a stabilizing force. In the Farewell Arc, facing execution under Nobu Nobu’s regime, he entrusts Gintoki with a final plea for his comrades to safeguard Edo—a testament to selflessness. Surviving with a scar from Sasaki, the mark symbolizes his trials.
Romantic entanglements include an arranged marriage to Princess Bubbles, a gorilla-like alien, for political alliance. Humorously evolving, Bubbles develops genuine affection, leading to a brief post-timeskip marriage and child before dissolution.
In *Gintama: The Final*, he allies with former rivals like Katsura Kotarou against Utsuro, prioritizing Earth’s defense over past conflicts. Post-battle, he upholds the Shinsengumi’s legacy in a rebuilt Edo, maintaining his lighthearted rapport with Tae.
Adept with the katana Kotetsu, Kondou demonstrates skill by defeating elite foes like Toujou Ayumu, though his strategic role often positions him as a protected leader.
Beyond the main narrative, he appears in *The King of Fighters All Star* as his comedic Shinsengumi self and undergoes a gender-swapped transformation in the *Dekoboko Arc*, retaining his core persona. Across all portrayals, Kondou’s journey weaves humor with unwavering loyalty, embodying a leader who steadfastly prioritizes his comrades and city.