Sakura Matou is a fictional character from the visual novel series Fate/stay night, created by Type-Moon. She is a member of the Matou family and is known for her gentle demeanor and strong emotional depth. Sakura plays a significant role in the story, particularly in the Heaven's Feel route, where her complex background and relationships are explored. Sakura possesses magical abilities, stemming from her family's history in magecraft. Throughout the series, she struggles with her identity and the burdens placed upon her, which adds to her character's intrigue. Her connections with other characters, such as Shirou Emiya and Rin Tohsaka, further develop her narrative within the Fate universe.