Sakura Kanou

Sakura Matou is a complex character, outwardly shy but possessing remarkable inner strength. Adopted into the cruel Matou family, she endures hardship with quiet resilience, harboring a deep admiration for Shirou Emiya. Her story unfolds across multiple timelines and routes, revealing her hidden potential and the tragic consequences of her upbringing.

Quick Facts

  • What is Sakura Matou's birthday?

    March 2nd

  • What is Sakura Matou's blood type?

    O

  • What is Sakura Matou's height in Fate/stay night?

    156cm

  • What is Sakura Matou's weight in Fate/stay night?

    46kg

  • What are Sakura Matou's measurements in Fate/stay night?

    85-56-87

  • What is Sakura Matou's age in Fate/stay night?

    16

  • What color is Sakura Matou's hair?

    Violet

  • What color are Sakura Matou's eyes?

    Violet

  • What are Sakura Matou's likes?

    Sweet things, ghost stories

  • What are Sakura Matou's dislikes?

    Exercise, sports

  • What are Sakura Matou's talents?

    Housework, massages

  • What is Sakura Matou's school?

    Homurahara Academy

  • What is Sakura Matou's role in Fate/stay night?

    One of the three main heroines

  • What is Sakura Matou's magical element?

    Imaginary Numbers (originally), Water (later)

Description

Personality

Sakura's personality is complex and multifaceted, shaped significantly by her traumatic experiences. Outwardly, she presents as shy, soft-spoken, and eager to please, often displaying a gentle and submissive demeanor. This masks a deep well of inner strength and resilience, allowing her to endure years of abuse and hardship with remarkable stoicism. However, beneath the surface lies a simmering resentment and a vulnerability that manifests in various ways depending on the narrative context. Her unwavering admiration for Shirou Emiya serves as a crucial source of strength and hope, yet also fuels a complex and often conflicted emotional landscape. In some narratives, Sakura's inherent kindness and desire for connection are prominent, while others highlight the darker aspects of her personality, revealing a capacity for intense jealousy, anger, and even destructive behavior when pushed to her limits. The influence of the Crest Worms and the Angra Mainyu further complicates her character, leading to significant shifts in her personality and actions, particularly in the *Heaven's Feel* route. Her journey is one of profound suffering and eventual self-discovery, marked by both vulnerability and surprising strength.

Abilities

Sakura possesses exceptional magical aptitude, exceeding even that of her sister Rin Tohsaka. Her inherent magical talent is described as a miracle, surpassing typical "natural talent" and bordering on a curse. Born with an affinity for Imaginary Numbers (a rare and powerful element), her potential was recognized by Zouken Matou, who adopted her to exploit her abilities. Years of brutal training under Zouken and the implantation of Crest Worms significantly altered her body and magical capabilities, suppressing her natural talent and twisting it towards the Matou style of magecraft. Despite this, her inherent power remains immense, even if largely untapped and warped. Her primary magical abilities revolve around the Matou family's unique brand of magecraft, focusing on absorption and manipulation of magical energy. The Crest Worms, deeply integrated into her body, act as both a source of power and a constant drain, feeding on her magical energy and amplifying her lustful desires. This creates a paradoxical situation where her immense potential is constantly suppressed, yet her body is capable of incredible feats when pushed to its limits. In the Heaven's Feel route, the combination of the Crest Worms, the fragments of the Black Grail within her, and the influence of Angra Mainyu unlock her full potential, transforming her into a near-unstoppable force. As the Black Grail, Sakura gains the ability to absorb and manipulate vast quantities of magical energy, even consuming Servants and transforming them into corrupted versions of themselves. She can regenerate from grievous injuries, summon Shadow Giants composed of pure magical energy, and manipulate shadows to a terrifying degree. Her power in this state is immense, rivaling even the most powerful Servants, and her connection to Angra Mainyu grants her near-limitless magical energy. However, this power comes at a terrible cost, twisting her personality and driving her towards destruction. Even after the destruction of Angra Mainyu, she retains a significant portion of her power, demonstrating her exceptional innate magical talent.