Sanae Kotiya is a prominent character from the Touhou Project series. She is a wind priestess who serves at the Moriya Shrine and is known for her cheerful and earnest personality. Originally a human from the outside world, Sanae possesses the ability to cause miracles and often acts as a mediator between humans and gods. In the series, she plays a vital role as both an ally and a playable character, contributing to the peaceful coexistence within Gensokyo.