Kotono Takizawa is a supporting character in the visual novel and anime series Soukou Akki Muramasa. She is a classmate and close friend of the protagonist, Minato Kageaki. While she initially appears as a normal high school student, Kotono's cheerful and caring personality provides emotional support for the protagonist, helping to ground him amidst the series' dark and heavy themes. Her interactions offer a glimpse of ordinary life, contrasting sharply with the story's violent and tragic events.