Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Road to the Top

Synopsis

The new anime will depict T.M. Opera O, Admire Vega, Narita Top Road, and other Uma Musume (Horse Girls) going head-to-head to win Classic competitions.

First Air Date: 2023-04-16

Last Air Date: 2023-05-07

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Networks: YouTube

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Top Cast

Kanna Nakamura as Narita Top Road (voice)
Hitomi Sasaki as Admire Vega (voice)
Sora Tokui as T.M. Opera O (voice)
Hiroshi Tsuchida as Okita Trainer (voice)
Manaka Iwami as Rice Shower (voice)
Yu Sasahara as Curren Chan (voice)
Misaki Watada as Meishou Dotou (voice)
Yukina Shuto as Haru Urara (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: A Dream's Starting Gate (2023-04-16)

Narita Top Road, Admire Vega, and T.M. Opera O prepare for the Satsukisho, the first leg of the Japanese Classic Triple Crown. It introduces their ambitions and the competitive spirit of the 1999 racing season, laying the foundation for their rivalry.
Ep. 2: A Glorious Stage (2023-04-23)

Focusing on Admire Vega’s personal history and her ties to her mother, Vega, as the characters compete in the Japanese Derby. Narita Top Road faces a setback, gaining insights into her strengths and role in the racing world.
Ep. 3: Reason to Run (2023-04-30)

Narita Top Road grapples with self-doubt following her previous defeat but finds renewed purpose through interactions and self-reflection. The episode also explores Admire Vega’s inner struggles, building anticipation for the upcoming Kikukasho race.
Ep. 4: One Dream (2023-05-07)

In the climactic Kikukasho race, Narita Top Road, Admire Vega, and T.M. Opera O give their all, with Top Road emerging victorious. The episode highlights their personal growth and the bonds they’ve formed, celebrating the characters’ perseverance and camaraderie.