Sakuya is a supporting character in the Sword Art Online series, primarily appearing in the Fairy Dance arc and subsequent storylines. She serves as the Lord of the Sylph race in ALfheim Online (ALO), elected with an overwhelming 80% of the votes. Despite her high position, which restricts her ability to leave safe zones without proper escort, Sakuya is known for her exceptional swordsmanship and leadership skills.

As the Sylph Lord, Sakuya plays a crucial role in ALO's political landscape, often engaging in diplomatic meetings with other races and leading her people in significant events. Her involvement becomes particularly notable during the assault on the World Tree, where she commands a joint Sylph-Cait Sith force to aid Kirito in his quest to reach the top.

Personality and Appearance

Sakuya is depicted as an exceptionally tall Sylph with long, glossy, dark green hair that appears almost black. She has fair skin, almond-shaped eyes, a high nose bridge, and thin lips. Her beauty is often compared to that of a finely honed blade. Sakuya's attire consists of traditional Japanese-style clothing, including a leaf-green kimono and crimson high clogs. She carries a katana hanging from her obi, emphasizing her swordsmanship skills.

Her personality is characterized by grace, authority, and a hint of playfulness. Sakuya is a capable leader who is able to command respect from her people and allies. She also displays a flirtatious side, as seen in her interaction with Kirito after his duel with General Eugene. Despite her high status, Sakuya is not above joining in combat or taking risks for her race, as evidenced by her attempted infiltration of the Salamander capital.

Powers and Abilities

As a Sylph Lord in ALfheim Online, Sakuya possesses several notable abilities.

• Expert Swordsmanship: Highly skilled with a katana, excelling in Sylph dueling tournaments.
• Leadership: Effectively commands the Sylph race with widespread support.
• Diplomacy: Adept at negotiations and forming alliances with other races.
• Magic Proficiency: She is likely skilled in Sylph wind-based magic, though rarely demonstrated due to her position.
• Strategic Planning: Capable of organizing large-scale operations, such as the World Tree assault.

Trivia

• Sakuya's name may be a reference to Konohanasakuya-hime, the Shinto goddess of cherry blossoms.
• She enjoys taking trips in the real world with Alicia Rue, the Cait Sith Lord.
• Sakuya once attempted to infiltrate the Salamander capital to assassinate their leader, Mortimer, but failed.
• Her stats in ALO are not very high due to restrictions on her movements as a Lord.
• Sakuya plays a graduate student in the real world.
• She attended the party at Kirito and Asuna's in-game home and was present during Yuuki's final moments.
• Sakuya has been involved in addressing player-killing incidents within Sylph territory.