Iroha (Samurai Shodown)

Iroha is one of the main protagonists from Samurai Shodown series of fighting games.

Story
She is a crane who transforms herself into a Japanese maid. She serves her master and appears to think of him as the most important aspect of her life. Her master is unknown, but is likely to be the player him/herself as she often bows and speaks to the player before and after her fights. Creators have confirmed this in an interview, adding that she is specifically talking to the male players.

Personality
Iroha is an obedient and cheerful maiden. She deeply cares for her master, trying her hardest to stay in her human form whilst in front of him.

Fighting Style
She fights with two butterfly swords and relies on her speed for close ranged combat. She can also double jump. Several of her moves hint to her original form as a crane such as her projectile (a white feather) and her normal fighting stance. The most obvious reference is her POW move, where she grabs her opponent and, behind shoji doors, disrobes and physically beats her foe. Her silhouette during this sequence briefly changes into a crane.

Trivia

 * Her character was loosely based on Crane’s Return of a Favor.
 * Her name was taken from the Heian poem of the same name.
 * She is a very popular character in Japan, and stars in her spin-off mobile game called Maid by Iroha. Another game based around her was scheduled for release on the Nintendo DS, but was canceled.
 * She was considered Mai Shiranui of Samurai Shodown (For Some people). Unlike Shiki, She was Anti-Heroine.