Sanae Kochiya

Wind Priestess of Moriya Shrine

A shrine maiden from a shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture who came to Gensokyo as a human shrine maiden. She possesses the ability to perform miracles to some extent and has moved from the outside world to Gensokyo to gather faith.

Quotes

  • In Gensokyo, one must not be bound by common sense.
  • An ability to cause miracles to that extent.
  • I'll do my best to restore this shrine's faith.
  • If the wind blows, somehow it'll work out.
  • The wonders of Gensokyo, different from the outside world.

Trivia

  • Modeled after the legend of Sanae Moriya, the 78th head priest of Suwa Grand Shrine.
  • The snake and frog hair ornaments are symbols of Moriya Shrine and have deep ties to the gods.
  • A rare character in Touhou Project who migrated from the outside world to Gensokyo.
  • Her bomb attack features exploding frogs and has top-class power in the series.
  • She favors technological innovations like installing a ropeway for proselytizing over traditions.
  • In popularity polls, she is positioned as a rival to Reimu Hakurei and Marisa Kirisame.

Alternate names

Sanae Sanae-san Moriya Shrine Maiden

Tags

Sanae Kochiya Touhou Project Shrine Maiden Gensokyo Moriya Shrine Miracles Wind Priestess Green Hair Frog Snake

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
A shrine maiden girl with green long hair, dressed in shrine maiden attire, characterized by snake and frog hair ornaments.
Eye color
Green
Hair color
Green
Distinguishing features
  • Snake hair ornament
  • Frog hair ornament
  • Green long hair
Iconic items
  • Shrine Maiden Attire
  • Snake hair ornament
  • Frog hair ornament
  • Moriya Shrine's sacred implements

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Honest
Detailed personality
She has a serious and honest personality, but is gradually becoming influenced by Gensokyo, observing it from within with modern sensibilities. Positive and cheerful, sometimes possessing excessive confidence.
Keywords
  • Serious
  • Honest
  • Positive
  • Curious
  • Modern sensibilities
Motto
In Gensokyo, one must not be bound by common sense.
Talents
  • Ability to perform miracles
  • Enhances the effects of miracles through spell incantation
  • Bloodline of shrine maidens who govern the wind
Skills
  • Shrine proselytizing activities
  • Youkai extermination
  • Ropeway technological innovation and operations
Motivation
To restore Moriya Shrine's faith and ensure its survival. Proselytizing activities and faith gathering in Gensokyo.
Favorite colors
Green

History

Backstory
Shrine maiden of Moriya Shrine in Fukuoka Prefecture, from a lineage of wind priestesses passed down through generations. Moved from the outside world where faith had declined to Gensokyo, and conducts proselytizing activities alongside Kanako to restore faith.
Debut date
August 17, 2007
Work title
Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith.
Media type
Game
Episode or chapter
Stage 5 Boss

Move to Gensokyo

Significant event
Move to Gensokyo
Description
By Kanako Yasaka's decision, the entire Moriya Shrine relocated to Gensokyo to regain faith.

Proselytizing activities in Gensokyo

Significant event
Proselytizing activities in Gensokyo
Description
Conducts proselytizing activities for faith restoration in human villages at the foot of the mountain and among youkai.

Established as a popular character

Significant event
Established as a popular character
Description
Gained popularity through becoming a playable character in games, merchandise expansions, and high rankings in popularity polls.

Relationships

Suwako Moriya

Guardian

One of the gods residing at Moriya Shrine and a distant ancestor. They have a good relationship.

Kanako Yasaka

Guardian

The god overseeing Moriya Shrine and the ally who decided on the move to Gensokyo.

Reimu Hakurei

Rival

Rivals who compete with each other as business enemies.

Moriya Shrine

Moriya Shrine: unknown

Humans of Gensokyo

Humans of Gensokyo: unknown

Media appearances

Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith.

Game / Supporting

August 17, 2007

Touhou Seirensen ~ Undefined Fantastic Object.

Game / Protagonist

Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.

Game / Protagonist

Touhou Kouryuudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.

Game / Protagonist

Omoi Kaze ~the ties between and wind~

Drama cd / Protagonist

Voice cast and creators

Asami Imai

Voice actor
Asami Imai
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Primarily drama CDs

Saki Fujita

Voice actor
Saki Fujita
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Gensokyo Misogi Barai

Madoka Yonezawa

Voice actor
Madoka Yonezawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
OVA 'Touhou Kito Geki 3'

Naru Hataka

Voice actor
Naru Hataka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Game 'Training with Sanae'

Kaori Namikawa

Voice actor
Kaori Namikawa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Game 'Maihou Soumakyu'

Yui Horie

Voice actor
Yui Horie
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Game 'Touhou Cannonball'

Kanae Ito

Voice actor
Kanae Ito
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Game 'Touhou Spell Bubble' and others

Sumire Uesaka

Voice actor
Sumire Uesaka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Game 'Touhou LostWord'

Nao Toyama

Voice actor
Nao Toyama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
OVA 'Hifuu Club Activity Record'

Rie Hikasa

Voice actor
Rie Hikasa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Game 'Touhou LostWord'

Satomi Akesaka

Voice actor
Satomi Akesaka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Game 'Touhou Danmaku Kagura'

Rina Hidaka

Voice actor
Rina Hidaka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Game 'Touhou Gensou Eclipse' and others

Ayaka Ohashi

Voice actor
Ayaka Ohashi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Game 'Touhou Spell Carnival'

Nao Oka

Voice actor
Nao Oka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Game 'Touhou LostWord'

ZUN

Creator name
ZUN
Role
Original author

ZUN

Creator name
ZUN
Role
Illustrator

Team Shanghai Alice

Creator name
Team Shanghai Alice
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Sanae Kochiya Figure

Item name
Sanae Kochiya Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Sanae Kochiya Plush

Item name
Sanae Kochiya Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Limited