Daiwa Scarlet
Here’s a detailed character profile of Daiwa Scarlet from Uma Musume: Pretty Derby — her appearance, personality, backstory, and some of her notable lines. If you want, I can also pull some original Japanese quotes + translations.
Basic Info
| Attribute | Detail |
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| Japanese Name | ダイワスカーレット (Daiwa Sukāretto) (Umamusume Wiki) |
| Nickname / Title | “Miss Perfect” (Umamusume Wiki) |
| Birthday | May 13 (Umamusume Wiki) |
| Height | 163 cm (Umamusume Wiki) |
| Measurements (Three Sizes) | B90 – W56 – H82 (GameTora) |
| Shoe Size | 24.5 cm both feet (GameTora) |
| Dorm / School | Ritto Dormitory, Tracen Academy (Middle School class) (Umamusume Wiki) |
| Voice Actor | Chisa Kimura (Umamusume Wiki) |
Appearance
Daiwa Scarlet has quite a striking look, designed to reflect both elegance and fierceness. Here are the details:
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Hair: She has orange-red / auburn hair, styled in very long twin tails reaching near her knees. (Umamusume Wiki)
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Hair accessories: Her twin tails are tied with fluffy blue hairbands / blue scrunchies, plus a pink ribbon on her left tail/ear. She also has two droopy ahoge (those little strands of hair sticking up) framing her face. (Umamusume Wiki)
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Tiara: She wears a tiara with a blue gemstone in the center, which slightly lifts her front hair. This accessory also emphasizes her “princely / regal” image. (Umamusume Wiki)
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Eyes: Hot pink / merlot with sharp, somewhat pointed pupils. She has a cuspid / fang-like tooth visible when she smiles. (Umamusume Wiki)
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Build: Athletic, tall for a horse girl, well-built. Her figure is drawn to emphasize both strength and elegance. (Anime Wiki)
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Outfit (Racing / Uniform): Her racing outfit is royal blue with gold trim. The top has white ruffles down the center, a dark blue ribbon around the collar, golden epaulettes on the shoulders (with a tassel on the right). The skirt is short (upper thigh), with a white underskirt/ruffles. She wears thigh-high stockings or boots (black thigh-highs + white boots with blue ribbon accents) and white-over-knee heeled boots. (Umamusume Wiki)
Personality
Daiwa Scarlet is more than just looks. She’s a well-rounded character with strong ambitions, flaws, and relationships.
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Drive to be #1: She hates being anything less than the best. “Second place” is never good enough for her. She pushes through harsh training, accepts no comfort when it might cost her victory. (Umamusume Wiki)
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“Honor student” facade + tsundere traits: Outwardly, she presents as a perfect, mild-mannered and poised student. But internally, she’s stubborn, strong‐willed, a bit prideful, and her competitive streak can make her impatient or irritable. She doesn’t like compromising. She shows a softer side with those she trusts, especially her mother. (GameTora)
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Rivalry with Vodka: One of her main relationships is her rivalry (and friendship) with Vodka, her roommate. They bicker, clash, but motivate each other. Scarlet is annoyed by Vodka’s loud or less refined behavior, but deeply cares about her. (Umamusume Wiki)
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Values and quirks:
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She is good at studying and housework. (GameTora)
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She refuses to reveal her weight (unsurprising given her perfectionism). (GameTora)
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Her ears are said to “betray her true feelings” (i.e. sometimes you can read her emotions via her horse ears). (GameTora)
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Her tail / hair is somewhat difficult: she struggles to tame or comb it, indicating that even though she looks polished, there’s effort behind that appearance. (GameTora)
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She maintains personal rules: e.g. she writes goals in red ink and reflections in blue in her notebook. (Umamusume Wiki)
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Backstory & Relationships
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Family: She admires and misses her mother, who is very hardworking. Her mother’s work ethic seems to be a model for her. (Umamusume Wiki)
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Admiration for Agnes Tachyon: She looks up to Agnes Tachyon (in-universe), both for intelligence and example. Agnes Tachyon is also her sire in real life. (Umamusume Wiki)
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Racing record / goals: She has good records, many wins, and sees her racing not just as competition but also as something that defines her identity. Her goal is to be the first name people think of as “Uma Musume” when they think of races. (TV Tropes)
Notable Lines / Quotes
Here are some example lines / quotes from or about Daiwa Scarlet. Some are official, some paraphrased from character stories:
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“Second-best won’t cut it. Everything I do is for the sake of being number one!” (Umamusume Wiki)
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“Hello, I’m Daiwa Scarlet! I’ll try my best to… Hmph! I’m going to be number one. That’s all!” (UmaCafe)
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(Character Story) “When I say I want to be number one, what I really mean is… I want to be the Umamusume that lives on in their memories. [...] When they think about Umamusume, I want the first name that pops into their heads to be ‘Daiwa Scarlet.’” (TV Tropes)
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In a more vulnerable moment: after losing to Vodka, she admits: “If I’m not number one, then how can I even face myself?!” (TV Tropes)
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Strengths | Weaknesses / Conflicts |
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| Very disciplined & hardworking (GameTora) | Difficulty with compromise; very harsh self-criticism (GameTora) |
| Good in academics, in household chores (showing she’s balanced beyond just racing) (UmaCafe) | Sensitive to loss; losing hurts her more than she’ll admit (TV Tropes) |
| Strong motivations + pride which drive her to surpass her limits (Umamusume Wiki) | Sometimes puts up a front / acts overly formal or “perfect,” which may isolate her emotionally or lead to burnout (umadacchidensetsu.com) |
If you like, I can try to gather more original Japanese lines + their contexts, or even visual references. Do you want those too?
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