Harukaze (春風) is a fictional destroyer character from Kantai Collection, a media franchise where warships are personified as young women. She is one of the Shiratsuyu-class destroyers and is typically depicted as cheerful, polite, and energetic, with a bright personality that contrasts with the historical warship’s brief service life. In the series, Harukaze serves as a ship girl who fights against enemy abyssal forces, contributing to fleet operations and supporting her comrades with loyalty and enthusiasm.