Haruka Kaneko

Haruka Kaneko is one of the primary protagonists of 23rd Extras. She was created by Kay Lombardi, the creator of the series.

Biography
An ambitious high-schooler who frequents Ikebukuro. She is fond of feelings of togetherness, and enjoys spending time with those she considers friends. Haruka is also never one to turn down an opportunity to help those who seem in need, even if they aren't and no matter how extraneous the effort may be. Because of this, she's described by Nozomi Akagawa as a "well meaning, but somewhat impulsive girl who feels the need to jump every hurdle she sees".

Due to her mother's abilities and her father's hand-me-down blade, Haruka is also an exorcist in training, but she doesn't linger on her family life that much. The blade she carries shares her desire to see the Gang Wars end and her belief in justice, and Haruka claims that the blade "speaks to her", even though no substantial evidence of such a thing has come to light.

Her ability, Harae, can bring out the spiritual power of any sacred weapon she can handle. In the case of the sword she carries, it is able to purify the intent and thoughts of demons. Her epithet, Dragonfly, symbolises self-realisation and change within oneself.

Musical References
While Haruka's name and design do not carry any overt references her Epithet shares its name with the Smile.dk song Dragonfly, which is also her character theme song.