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Dantsu Flame is a central character in the anime Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era, belonging to the same generation of notable competitors that includes Jungle Pocket, Agnes Tachyon, and Manhattan Cafe. Physically, she is a young woman of average height, standing at 163 centimeters, with a figure measured at B90, W60, H88. Her rosy-brown hair is styled into a half-up ponytail, featuring two small ahoge, or cowlicks, on top of her head and distinct white streaks in her blunt bangs. Her amber-colored eyes and the pink covers on her ears, which are accented with a green and pink checkered ribbon, are defining features of her appearance.

In terms of personality, Dantsu Flame is characterized by her extreme good nature and willingness to help others, often agreeing to requests without thinking of herself. Despite her kindness, she struggles with a significant lack of self-confidence, frequently feeling overshadowed by the brilliance and natural talent of her more celebrated peers. This insecurity makes her easily swayed, and she is often dragged along by the strong-willed and eccentric personalities of her friends and rivals. Her weight is even humorously listed in official profiles as no confidence. Alongside her struggles, she harbors a sincere and persistent dream: to continue running in races forever and to one day stand in the spotlight as the heroine.

Dantsu Flame's role in Beginning of a New Era is that of a persistent underdog. Her story is driven by a quiet but powerful motivation to find her own place on the grand stage, refusing to be discouraged by the extraordinary abilities of her generation. Her key relationships are with her three primary rivals, Jungle Pocket, Agnes Tachyon, and Manhattan Cafe, with whom she forms a close-knit group often referred to as JAMD. These relationships are complex, involving both admiration and incomprehension. She greatly admires the talents of Tachyon and Jungle Pocket while struggling to understand choices like Tachyon's decision to retire from competition, as her own desire is to keep running despite adversity. She also shares a tender friendship with her dorm roommate, Hishi Miracle.

Over the course of the story, Dantsu Flame experiences significant development. She begins as a modest and supportive figure, often in the background, but gradually comes to realize that her strengths lie in her kindness, tenacity, and ability to bring people together. Her perseverance and hard work, which includes pulling large tires during training, represent her defining trait. While she may not possess the overwhelming natural gifts of her rivals, her defining moment is her victory in the Takarazuka Kinen, a major race where she achieved her dream of becoming the star. Her most notable ability is not a specialized racing tactic but her sheer perseverance and a pure, unwavering love for running, which allows her to persist and find success even when she is not the most talented competitor on the track. Her signature song, Ano ne, Heroine ni Natte mo Ii desu ka?, or Is it okay if I become a heroine?, perfectly encapsulates her personal journey and aspirations.