Kasugano Sakura is a cheerful high school girl who first appeared in Street Fighter Zero 2. Dressed in a sailor school uniform, she idolizes Ryu and mimics his appearance and techniques, including Hadoken, Vacuum Hadoken, and Ryuken Senpungak, despite only observing them. She possesses extraordinary talent, mastering moves like Ken's Shoryu Retsuha and learning ki basics from Dan Hibiki instantly. Exceptionally athletic, she jogs marathon distances daily and demonstrates superhuman strength by lifting debris to rescue Ryu. In Street Fighter Zero 3, she heroically shields Ryu from Vega's attack, earning his recognition as a true fighter. Determined to spar with Ryu again, Sakura embodies youthful enthusiasm and raw potential in the Street Fighter universe.