Saitō Hajime MBTI Personality Type
Personality
What personality type is Saitō Hajime? Saitō Hajime is an ISTJ personality type in MBTI, 1w2 - sx/so - in Enneagram, RCOEN in Big 5, LSI in Socionics.
Finally, my favorite ISTJ character ever. Let's analyze. Part 1— MBTI Analysis (ISTJ): 1. Dominant Si: Saito's "Aku Soku Zan" is a deeply internalized, unshakeable code that he developed and refined through his past experiences as a Shinsengumi captain rather than just being a philosophical idea. An ISTJ's dominant Si leads them to rely heavily on their past experiences and established methods. For Saito, the chaotic Bakumatsu era and his role in the Shinsengumi provided the "data" that formed his absolute conviction in "Slay Evil Instantly." He doesn't invent new ways of dealing with evil; he applies his proven, internalized method. That's why we see him never adding much variance to his Gatorsu because he believes that Gatorsu is already perfect enough. Saito is a keen observer, often picking up on practical details and discrepancies (For example: How many exact hits Kenshin got in his fights against Rajutha, and that other character). His analytical mind, though outwardly expressed, is fed by a detailed, concrete understanding of reality built from experience. He trusts what he has personally verified or observed. 2. Auxiliary Te: Te is very apparent in Saito's decisive actions and his pragmatic approach. It serves his dominant Si. His desire to impose order and eliminate evil efficiently is a means to uphold his internal Si-driven principles. He uses logic and organization to carry out the "Aku Soku Zan" in the external world. His Te is strong, but it's fundamentally directed by his deeply held, established convictions. He's not necessarily driven by the need to be in charge or organize everyone else's lives (like a typical ESTJ). Rather, he's concerned with ensuring that his logical method of dealing with evil is executed effectively. He'll take charge if necessary to achieve this, but it's in service of his internal code. 3. Tertiary Fi: Despite his outwardly cold demeanor, Saito possesses a powerful, unyielding internal sense of justice and a strong personal identity (Wolf of Mibu). This isn't something he seeks external validation for. It's deeply felt. His pride in his Shinsengumi past, loyalty to his teammates, his unique code of "Aku Soku Zan," and his reluctance to compromise on his principles are very indicative of a developed tertiary Fi. His "lone wolf" nature also speaks to an Fi that prioritizes personal values and authenticity over group harmony or external validation. He acts according to his truth. 4. Inferior Ne: Saito is typically dismissive of idealism, abstract concepts, or anything that isn't grounded in concrete reality or proven by experience. Kenshin's more idealistic "protecting the innocent without killing" or abstract notions of atonement often clash with Saito's pragmatic, fact-based worldview. This discomfort with or undervaluation of possibilities and theoretical alternatives is a sign of inferior Ne. He prefers the tried and true.
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