Sazanami is a fictional destroyer character from Kantai Collection (KanColle), a media franchise that personifies World War II naval ships as anime-style girls. She is portrayed as a lively, energetic, and somewhat cheeky ship girl with a spirited personality. In the series, Sazanami serves as part of the fleet of Kanmusu who fight against enemy forces at sea. Her role is that of a destroyer, typically emphasizing speed, agility, and support in naval battles.