Saniwa (Touken Ranbu) Rule 34

Saniwa is the player character in the game Touken Ranbu, acting as the master of the sentient swords known as Touken Danshi. Since the game offers no fixed appearance, Saniwa is depicted in a variety of ways: as a woman or man, as a supernatural being, or with a distinctive hairstyle. Common visual motifs include traditional Heian or Edo period attire, such as kariginu and eboshi, and a paper talisman used for summoning. Personality-wise, Saniwa is often shown as a calm and strategic leader, though fan works also explore warmer, more humorous sides. Fan artists enjoy designing their own Saniwa, focusing on the contrast between the character's quiet authority and the lively personalities of the swords they command. The character is sometimes called 'Aruji' by the Touken Danshi. Notable fan interpretations include the Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu version and Saniko from the Honchu anthology.