Heat is a playable character from the Bust A Groove series and is the poster boy of the franchise. Heat was originally a racer who competed in Formula 1, but hasn't returned after being nearly incinerated in a terrible accident. He made a total recovery, and as a result of the accident, gained the ability to manipulate fire. Although he recovered from the accident, he was traumatized and did not return to racing, and instead became a break dancer.