Sanae Kochiya is a main character from the Touhou Project series, particularly known for her role in the games starting from 'Mountain of Faith.' She is a human shrine maiden who serves the Moriya Shrine, a rival to the Hakurei Shrine. Known for her optimistic and strong-willed personality, Sanae possesses the ability to perform miracles. Her role in the series often revolves around her interactions with other characters as she tries to promote her shrine and its deities, which leads to various adventures and conflicts within the series.