Smart Falcon is a cheerful Umamusume girl famous for her sparkling chestnut hair and signature diamond-pattern twin-tail ribbons. Loved by fans as "Faluko," she dreams of becoming the number one "Uma-dol" — an Umamusume idol who sings and dances at the center stage after winning races. Her true strength lies in dirt races, but she once raced on turf to get attention. Smart Falcon is energetic, determined, and never gives up, working passionately to gather fans and make dirt races more popular, all while bonding with her roommate Eishin Flash. In both the game and anime, she's the lively heart of many teams and events, always ready with a bright smile and some idol charm.
Smart Falcon has chestnut-colored hair tied into twin tails with diamond-patterned ribbons, matching her sparkling, idol-like image.
She stands 156cm tall.
Her weight is "slightly less" (she mentions life is a bit tough).
Her three sizes are B78/W55/H80.
She wears size 23.0cm shoes on both feet.
Her main race outfit, "Absolutely☆LOVE," is inspired by real race colors, featuring pink and black diamonds with a frilly skirt and sneakers.
She also has alternate dresses, like the yellow-themed "Twilight Triumph" and "Luminous☆Twirler" for special events, sometimes changing her hairstyle to a ponytail.
Her casual wear is a cozy sweater with sleeves that cover her hands and a design that lets her tail poke through—made just for Umamusume girls.
Smart Falcon is upbeat, positive, and ambitious.
She's confident in her cuteness and is always eager to show off her idol skills.
She loves making others happy and remembers every fan's name and face.
Though hardworking, she struggles with studying and is a self-proclaimed "last-minute chaser" in academics.
She has a soft spot for fun, dreams big, and is always imaginative about ways to connect with her audience.
She carefully listens to fan voices and is mindful about her appearance, even watching her sitting posture to keep her tail from curling.
Smart Falcon is based on the real racehorse of the same name, known for dominating dirt races.
At first, she tried to catch the crowd’s attention by racing mostly on turf, but didn’t get the results she wanted.
With help from her trainer, she learned to love dirt racing and aimed to make it just as exciting and loved as turf races.
She dreams of being a top idol, called "Uma-dol," impressing the crowd with cute performances and live shows.
Her idol activities include casual performances, greeting fans everywhere, and even sneaking in live shows in front of the school gate—though this sometimes breaks the rules.
Her racing specialty is dirt tracks, where she performs particularly well as a "front runner" (escape/runner type).
She is strong at short and medium distances, with high stats in speed and power, making her a natural fit to lead races.
Her main skills boost her effectiveness when getting chased for the lead in the middle of a race and help her stay ahead of rivals, especially other front runners.
Her leg power is legendary, rumored to even split the sea with a kick!
Her roommate is Eishin Flash, who supports her idol dream but is strict about studying.
She’s friends with Silence Suzuka and Mihono Bourbon, forming the unit "Nige-kiri Sisters" (Escape Sisters), a group of front-running Umamusume idols.
In the manga "Umayon," Ines Fujin and Maruzensky also join their unit.
She looks up to Oguri Cap as "Oguri-senpai" and is called "Falcon-senpai" by Silence Suzuka.
She teaches Mihono Bourbon about idol performance and expression.
- Her birthday is April 4th.
- She is in high school and lives in the Ritto Dorm.
- She prides herself on being able to quickly remember names and faces.
- She struggles with academics but excels in vocal training.
- She loves buying bright-colored boards, double-sided tape, and can sense when her button batteries need changing.
- Her mother made her first idol costume.
- Her smartphone wallpaper changes daily with selfies for idol practice.
- Before races, she checks the grip and traction of her shoes carefully.
- She can fall asleep instantly in any place and is a pro at making hand-drawn signs for promotions.
- She loves ham katsu (fried pork cutlet), a snack she ate the day she first tried street performing.
- She once broke Agnes Tachyon’s restraints effortlessly and is described as having superhuman strength, earning her playful nicknames such as “red ogre” among other Umamusume.
"Faluko aims to be the top Uma-dol☆"
"Smart Falcon here! Call me Faluko! My dream is to become an Uma-dol! I’m always happy to give autographs☆"
Striving to Be Top Uma-dol
Smart Falcon is passionate about winning and immediately rushes to the stage for a "winning live" to sing and dance.
She wants to shine as the group's center, captivating fans with adorable performances and idol energy.
Despite worrying that dirt races have a "gritty" image, she decides to change perceptions and make them fun and sparkling like an idol show.
The Escape Sisters Unit
She teams up with Silence Suzuka and Mihono Bourbon to form the "Escape Sisters," focusing on speedy front-running races and lively idol shows.
In the "Umayon" anime, Ines Fujin and Maruzensky join their group, expanding the unit and their on-stage charm.
Friendship and Daily Life
After a tiring day of training, Eishin Flash looks after Smart Falcon, ensuring she takes breaks and studies, showing their close roommate relationship.
She loves teaching Mihono Bourbon how to emote and connect with fans like a true idol.
She cares for younger students, singing to cheer them up if they feel lonely.
In the Mobile Game
In the "Umamusume: Pretty Derby" game, Smart Falcon starts as a support character but is later available as a main racing character.
Her story mode focuses on building her idol reputation, balancing "Uma-dol" performances with racing, and growing her fanbase.
Her main trainer (the player) is called her "Fan Number One," and she affectionately nicknames the trainer "Clueless Trainer" for not noticing her feelings.
She often appears as a key rival in other dirt specialist storylines, sometimes standing as a tough boss.
Special game events focus on collecting fans, including "Everyone's Top Uma-dol Project," which saw the community aiming for billions of fans together!
Real-life Inspiration
The real Smart Falcon was a champion chestnut racehorse, famous for dominating dirt races in Japan.
He was known for his bold front-running style, outstanding speed, and was even called the "Sand Silence Suzuka" for his racing strategy and looks.
His major wins included the JBC Classic, Teio Sho, and Tokyo Daishoten, among many others.
His cheerful smile and relaxed lips when peeking from the stable inspired Smart Falcon’s always-happy anime and game expression.
He became a superstar both on dirt tracks and as a sire, with many successful foals carrying on his racing legacy.
- Birthday: April 4
- Height: 156cm
- Weight: Slightly less (life a bit tough)
- Three sizes: B78/W55/H80
- Shoe size: 23.0cm both feet
- School year: High School
- Dormitory: Ritto Dorm
- She hosts surprise live shows at the school gate, even though this sometimes gets her in trouble for breaking the rules.
- She is famous for her super strength but gets easily caught in arm holds by masters of martial arts like Curren Chan.
- The nickname "Faluko" comes from her full name, Smart Falcon, and is loved by fans.
- Her idol journey began with her first street performance and a tasty ham katsu, which she never forgets.
- Her skills and stats in the game help her lead most races and she's especially dangerous in dirt races.
With her always-bright energy and determination to make the stage her own, Smart Falcon brings positivity and sparkle to every event, race, and fan she meets!
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