User blog comment:Hitsuji Mamoru/Kondō Isami/@comment-25848535-20190711025139/@comment-4802891-20190711032148

Yes it is. When I did research on Kondou, I realized they had a lot in common. Since I wanted Kondou to be the "angel" of Shinsengumi as opposed to Hijikata the demon, I knew I could cement this parallel further. However, it's easier to find stains in his overall whiteboard of a personality, and thanks to that I was able to make a character asking (to himself) for redemption^^

And when I decided to make him a Ruler, I totally had Jeanne and her flag in mind lol. Since his flag is not tied to a spear, it was easier to make him dual-wield with Kotetsu.