Uta is a world-famous singer or "diva" (歌姫, Utahime?) and the adopted daughter of Red-Haired Shanks.[2] She was also a musician in his crew, until he left her while she was still a child.[6] She was left on the island of Elegia, with Gordon, who became her foster parent and supported her dream of starting a "New Era", and later her desire to achieve this dream through a broadcasted, world-wide concert held on Elegia.

She is the main antagonist of One Piece Film: Red.[7]