Sakura

Profile: Sakura is the youngest daughter of Sumeragi and Ikona and the youngest child of four in the Hoshidan royal family. According to Ryoma, shortly after her birth, her parents named her after a cherry blossom tree that bloomed beautifully every spring. Originally having another sibling in Corrin, Sakura lost them when they were kidnapped as a young child and raised in Nohr. Rumors spread throughout the castle that Sakura was supposedly the original target, but Ryoma had denied these notions to her. Still, this event had an effect on her personality, making her meek and timid.

Prologue Sakura makes her first appearance in Chapter 4, where she and her older sister Hinoka are ambushed by a horde of Faceless. While Hinoka valiantly takes on the incoming Faceless, Sakura remains behind and provides her sister with healing aid. Fortunately for the pair, Ryoma, Corrin, Kaze and Rinkah had heard of their plight beforehand, and together with their allies, they manage to exterminate the Faceless horde.

After reuniting with her long lost sibling, Sakura takes Corrin on a tour around the town of Hoshido in the opening sequences of Chapter 5. She later guides Corrin to the town square to meet up with Mikoto in order for Mikoto to announce the return of her child. Tragedy strikes as the cursed blade Ganglari that Corrin owns explodes, destroying the town and killing Mikoto. With war inevitable between Hoshido and Nohr, Sakura accompanies her siblings to the Plains of Hoshido in Chapter 6, where the two armies meet in battle. As both Xander and Ryoma call for Corrin to side with them, Sakura calls out to her sibling in desperation.

Birthright Corrin decides to stay with Hoshido as they cannot stand the atrocities that King Garon orchestrated against Hoshido, much to Sakura's joy. Shortly after this, the Hoshidan siblings defeat the Nohrian siblings, resulting in the Nohrians retreating.

After the battle at the Plains of Hoshido, Sakura heads to Fort Jinya in Chapter 7, where she tends to the wounded soldiers and civilians alongside her retainers. Corrin arrives on the scene to provide assistance, whereupon she introduces them to her retainers. The fort is suddenly attacked by Nohrians, prompting her to join Corrin in warding off the invaders. After the battle, news revealing that Takumi and Ryoma have gone missing reach Fort Jinya, motivating Corrin and Sakura to embark on a mission to locate them.

Later on in Chapter 8, while Corrin's army proceeds up the Eternal Stairway, they are unexpectedly ambushed by a band of "Faceless". Corrin and Kaze proceed to fell them swiftly, only to learn later that the "Faceless" are, in actuality, Wind Tribe members unwillingly disguised by Iago. When the group enters Wind Tribe territory, Sakura attempts to convince two wary tribesmen that the deaths of their kinsmen were a misunderstanding. The tribesmen, recognizing her status as a Hoshidan royal, grants Sakura and Corrin's army permission to parley with Fuga. Fuga challenges the army to a battle to prove their innocence, and during the midst of the ensuing fray, Corrin and Sakura are reunited with Hinoka.

After leaving the Wind Tribe, Corrin's army heads towards Izumo in Chapter 9. Sakura, Hinoka and Corrin are invited into the palace of Izumo by Izana, where he promises to treat them to a treatment of relaxation. When Izana lures Sakura and Corrin into a trap, Hinoka, along with Kaze and Saizo, manage to save them after she comes to the realization that Izana's eccentric mannerisms are antithetical to his royal status. However, her theory is proven wrong when they meet the real Izana, who acts exactly the way as Zola did.

Afterwards, in Chapter 10, Sakura and Corrin's army are reunited with Takumi, who unexpectedly emerges while they are in the midst of engaging the ninja of Mokushu in battle. Much to their immense horror, Takumi, in a hostile reverie, launches attacks on his allies. Fortunately, Azura manages to intervene by serenading a song to calm Takumi's mind and guide him back to his senses.

Some time after a heated battle taking place on Wolfskin Peak concludes in Chapter 15, Takumi contracts a rare disease local to the region. Sakura informs Corrin that one of the Wolfskins that they had fought earlier on could have been responsible. She also reveals that a lack of prompt treatment could result in his death. Fortunately for them, Ryoma recognizes Palace Macarath in the vicinity, revealing that it possesses a well-stocked apothecary that very likely carries the medicine required for Takumi's recovery. Corrin's army's subsequent attempt to enter the palace is, however, interrupted by Iago, who teleports into the palace in an attempt to halt their advance. The ensuing battle that follows sees Iago being defeated, whereupon he warps himself to safety. Flora, who happened to be stationed in the palace under official orders, then guides Sakura to the apothecary and the medicine that Takumi requires.

When Corrin's army later enters Castle Krakenburg in Chapter 25, Iago appears and takes full control over Takumi's mind, revealing that he has been used as a spy for Nohr for much of their journey. Takumi is then commanded to take Azura hostage while Iago forces the Hoshidan siblings to either kill Takumi or watch Azura die. Azura then attempts to sing a song to break Iago's control, only to be stopped by Iago himself, who is very well aware of her power. Fortunately, with Sakura distracting Iago and Corrin's encouragement, Azura is able to sing the song and break Iago's control over him. Corrin's army manages to defeat Iago, who is then killed by Leo and then they battle Xander before confronting Garon himself.

The battles waged against Garon both in Chapter 27 and the Endgame see Sakura successfully helping Corrin slay Garon with their army. Upon returning to Castle Shirasagi in Hoshido, Ryoma is crowned Hoshido's new king in a ceremony also attended by the surviving Nohrian royals as Sakura and her siblings proudly watch on. Some time after Ryoma's coronation, Sakura meets with Corrin in the town square of Castle Shirasagi with her siblings, where they pray and convene to a new statue of Mikoto that has been erected in her honor. Sakura then leads efforts to help the Hoshidans recover from the war, becoming renowned for her compassion and strong resolve.

Conquest Corrin decides to return to their adopted family, much to Sakura and her siblings' shock. Despite their pleas to have them reconsider, Corrin remains resolved to return. Sakura and her siblings attempts to reason with them through combat, but are forced to retreat.

Sakura makes her next appearance in Chapter 18, where she, alongside her siblings, encounters Corrin and their siblings in Izumo. Ryoma immediately launches into a heated exchange of hostilities with Xander, and later attempt to engage in a duel, only to be stopped by Izana, the duke of Izumo. Izana then proceeds to confiscate the weapons of both parties before leaving the scene. He later reemerges with two soldiers and apprehends Ryoma, thereupon unveiling himself to be but a guise used by the deceptive Zola to kidnap the Hoshidan royals. Trapped in an execution room with her siblings, Sakura is later rescued by Corrin's army, spearheaded by Xander's refusal to support Zola. Following the end of the ensuing battle, Sakura and her siblings join Corrin and the Nohrians in a feast, during which they, despite their enmity, maintain peace in reverence of the laws of Izumo.

Sakura later appears in Chapter 22, where she, alongside her retainers and Yukimura, stages a defense in Fort Jinya in a bid to halt the Nohrian invasion. Shortly before the start of the battle, Yukimura tries, but fails, to convince Sakura to retreat into the castle, as she resolves to fight in order to protect Hoshido. Sakura proves to be a menacing force during the course of the battle, a fact that she, when battling against Azura, reveals is attributed to her beginning her combat training following Mikoto's death. Despite the valiant defense staged by the Hoshidans, their forces are eventually defeated, and Yukimura calls for them to lay down their weapons and surrender. Although reluctant, Corrin subsequently takes both Yukimura and Sakura as prisoners of war, knowing that this is the only means to protect her. However, as she is escorted away, King Garon arrives on the scene and orders that the Hoshidan soldiers be executed. Sakura wails for her fallen countrymen as she watches Hans and other Nohrian soldiers slaughter them, while Yukimura curses the Nohrians, vowing to never forgive them. Captured, but safe, Sakura holed herself up in her cell, refusing to eat or talk to anyone, though it is shown later on Elise tries her best to make her happy.

After Corrin and their Nohrian allies end the war by killing the false Garon and the possessed Takumi, Sakura appears with Hinoka to attend Xander's coronation as the successor to the throne of Nohr. Due to Ryoma and Takumi's deaths, Hinoka ends up being the new Queen of Hoshido and Sakura tries her best to support her sister.

Revelation Due to having formed a deep emotional attachment with both families, Corrin refuses to pick a side. Despite Corrin's desperate protests, Xander and Ryoma cross blades in an attempt to sway them into choosing a side. In a bid to prevent both armies from battling each other and retreat from the Plains of Hoshido, Corrin and Azura decide to take down both the field commanders of both Hoshido and Nohr. Unfortunately for them, this act is taken as a sign of betrayal for both armies, causing both Hoshido and Nohr to label them as traitors.

In Chapter 8, while Corrin and their army attempt to recruit people to aid their cause in Fort Jinya, they are attacked by the Hoshidan garrison, led by Yukimura, who believes them to be traitors. After the battle, Saizo attempts to blow himself up in a last ditch attempt to kill Corrin after they are unable to explain the situation. Fortunately, Sakura and Kaze rush in and manage to stop Saizo. Despite not knowing who is the mysterious forces instigating the war between Hoshido and Nohr, Sakura believes in Corrin and convinces Yukimura to trust her decision to accompany them. Sakura brings along her retainers and Corrin welcomes Sakura into the army.

When Corrin leads their army to Izumo in Chapter 10 to consult Izana, they are ambushed by Zola, who initially impersonates the archduke but has his cover blown by Gunter. Following the conclusion of the ensuing battle, Zola attempts to take Sakura hostage in a desperate bid to save himself, only to have his deceitful plan foiled when Leo enters the scene and promptly executes him for cowardice.

Eventually, Sakura helps Corrin end the machinations of Anankos, restoring peace to the three kingdoms. Sakura joins the other royal siblings of Hoshido and Nohr, vowing to maintain peace between the three kingdoms as Corrin is crowned the new ruler of Valla. Sakura is last seen being approached by Elise, having become friends with the Nohrian princess and the two look forward to many future encounters.

If Sakura marries Male Corrin or Xander, she will become the Queen of Valla and Nohr respectively.

Personality: Shy and timid by nature, Sakura is very polite to others but is prone to stuttering during her conversations, a fact that becomes especially prominent when she is nervous. She tends to be very easily intimidated when confronted with unfamiliar situations existing outside her comfort zone. These traits of hers particularly stand out when she is compared alongside her older siblings, all of whom are relatively more confident, self-assured and sanguine. Complementing her shy demeanor is a heart of compassion and kindness, a fact that has led to her devoting her life towards the cause of providing healing aid to others in order to alleviate their suffering. Her gentle demeanor and benevolent heart makes her the best at healing out of everyone in the army.

Hidden beneath the folds of Sakura's meekness is a strong will, one that emerges when she is tried by situations that threaten to endanger the lives of her loved ones. This fact is best exemplified through her actions in Chapter 25 of Birthright, where she stops Iago from ruining Azura's song to free Takumi from his spells and in Chapter 22 of Conquest; although she clearly possesses a disdain for warfare and harbors no desire to attack her sibling, she resolves to personally take up arms against them nevertheless for the sake of defending her homeland from their invasion. This applies out of battle as well, as she can be surprisingly fierce when pressured, snapping her staff in half with her bare hands out of pure frustration with Azama and even hitting him with it.

Sakura suffers from survivor's guilt in regards to Corrin's abduction. In their A-Support conversation, she reveals to Corrin that shortly after their kidnapping, she overheard a couple of servants mention a rumor that she was supposed to be the actual target. Since Sakura was extremely young when she heard this, she was not aware it was just a rumor and took it as fact, causing her to believe it was her fault her dear sibling was taken. She was slightly shy when reuniting with them years later, but like her other siblings, she wishes to reestablish a relationship with them and readily joins their cause in both Birthright and Revelations.

One curious quirk is her love of candy, which is to the point where she admits to have little self-control, as in her supports with Hayato she eats a large amount of red bean mochi with incredible speed, and the Beach Brawl DLC has her quickly change her mind about the contest when she learns the island has lots of sweets.

Face & Hair

Hair: Soft pink hair styled into a neat, shoulder-length cut with smooth layers.

Bangs: Straight, evenly cut bangs framing her forehead, giving her a youthful and composed look.

Hair Accessories: A white headband with a decorative gold floral ornament, A red ribbon tied behind her head, trailing gently down

Eyes: Warm reddish-brown eyes with a soft, affectionate gaze.

Outfit Top

Style: A shrine maiden–inspired white top with long sleeves.

Design Details: Red cord ties with decorative knots across the chest. Wide, flowing sleeves lined with deep red on the inside. Gold trim accents giving the outfit a ceremonial feel.

Waist & Armor Elements

Waist Guard: A brown leather waist guard or armor plate sits at her midsection.

Decorations: Gold tassels hanging from the front. Small ornamental pieces attached to the belt.

Skirt & Legwear

Lower Garment: A short layered skirt with white and red panels. Decorative red cords tied near the hem.

Stockings: White thigh-high stockings with red garter-like ribbons near the top.

Accessories: Gold floral hair ornament. Red decorative cords tied into ceremonial knots. Gold tassels at the waist.

Physique: Petite and slender build, Graceful posture. Soft, youthful proportions.