Soji Okita is a prominent character in the anime series 'Hakuouki'. He is a highly skilled swordsman and a member of the Shinsengumi, a special police force in late shogunate period Japan. Known for his playful yet sadistic personality, Okita often teases his fellow members but is deeply loyal and protective of them. Despite his cheerful demeanor, he struggles with a terminal illness that gradually affects his abilities. In the series, his character is central to many of the dramatic and emotional moments, highlighting themes of loyalty, duty, and mortality.