Sanae Haruno is a fictional character from the Touhou Project, a popular series of bullet hell games and media created by ZUN. She is known as a shrine maiden and is associated with the Kappa, a type of creature in Japanese folklore. Sanae has the ability to manipulate the weather and is often depicted wearing traditional shrine maiden attire. In the series, Sanae serves as the shrine maiden of the Kourindou and is dedicated to protecting her shrine and its associated deities. She is characterized by her cheerful personality and strong sense of duty. Sanae's interactions with other characters, such as Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirisame, often highlight her role in the Touhou universe.