Toshizou Hijikata appears in the anime Shura no Toki: Age of Chaos as the master of a young boy named Soushi Okita. In the narrative, Hijikata is presented as a strong and formidable opponent, recognized as such by the character Izumi when their paths cross. During their encounter, Hijikata and Izumi exchange words and make a mutual vow that when they next meet, their true skills will be revealed to one another. A promise is also made between Izumi and Hijikata's student, Soushi Okita, that they will one day fight to the death. No reliable information is available in the provided search results regarding his background, personality, motivations, role in the broader story, key relationships beyond this brief connection, character development, or notable abilities within the specific context of Shura no Toki: Age of Chaos.