Umamusume Pretty Derby is a multimedia franchise by Cygames. It portrays a cast of unique and colorful “umamusume” (horse girls), inspired by real racehorses, competing against each other in thrilling races. Fans adore the series’ many incarnations, especially the anime and games.

On February 24th, 2026, the game celebrated its 5th anniversary. The announcement of new characters such as Forever Young has created a major buzz among fans.

In addition, the long-anticipated Almond Eye has finally been implemented as a trainable character. Beloved for her large, shimmering eyes, this model honor student constantly pursues success through strict self-discipline. Extremely competitive, she sometimes pushes herself a little too hard. Her design is also memorable, featuring sky blue inner highlights, a large white ribbon on her head, and a striking red bow tied at the waist of her racing outfit.

Keep your eyes on this fan art of Almond Eye from Umamusume Pretty Derby.

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Umamusume Pretty Derby is a multimedia franchise by Cygames. It portrays a cast of unique and colorful “umamusume” (horse girls), inspired by real racehorses, competing against each other in thrilling races. Fans adore the series’ many incarnations, especially the anime and games.

One standout among the characters is Almond Eye, a fan-favorite known for her long chestnut hair with sky-blue streaks, mesmerizing eyes, and signature oversized white ribbon. Her outfit, a sky-blue dress accented with red buttons and a ribbon at the waist, exudes a bright, refreshing aura. In addition to her stylish look, Almond Eye is the embodiment of a top-tier honor student: brilliant, graceful, and driven. Her many fans lovingly call her Ai, the Japanese word for love and a homophone for “Eye.”

While radiating a bright and put-together impression, she possesses a fiercely competitive spirit and refuses to lose. Her stoic dedication and relentless commitment to giving her all in everything she does, not just racing, makes her naturally compelling to root for.

Don’t take your eyes off this collection of fan art featuring Almond Eye from Umamusume Pretty Derby!

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Umamusume Pretty Derby is a multimedia franchise by Cygames. It portrays a cast of unique and colorful “umamusume” (horse girls), inspired by real racehorses, competing against each other in thrilling races. Fans adore the series’ many incarnations, especially the anime and games.

One of the standout characters is Gold Ship, affectionately known as Golshi. With her long, silver mane, blunt bangs, and vivid red racing outfit, she exudes cool confidence… at least at first glance. In reality, she’s a total wildcard: gifting sea bream on Valentine’s Day, cruising through school on a segway named the S.S. Golshi, and delivering iconic lines in the game, anime, and even as a chaotic VTuber on the Umamusume YouTube channel, PakaTube!

Race into chaos with this collection of illustrations featuring Gold Ship from Umamusume Pretty Derby.

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Umamusume Pretty Derby is a multimedia franchise by Cygames. It portrays a cast of unique and colorful “umamusume” (horse girls inspired by real racehorses) competing against each other in thrilling races. Fans adore the series’ many incarnations, especially the anime and games.

On August 24th, 2025, the game celebrated its four-and-a-half-year anniversary with the debut of Still in Love, a character inspired by the legendary filly who claimed the Triple Tiara. Clad in a striking veil with a single nail polished on her left ring finger, she balances refined elegance with fierce determination. Though she speaks with poise and grace, the moment she hits the track, her feral drive for competition takes over. It's no wonder that pixiv has seen a surge of fan art celebrating this captivating filly!

Unleash your inner champion with this collection of illustrations featuring Still in Love from Umamusume Pretty Derby.

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Umamusume Pretty Derby is a multimedia franchise by Cygames. It portrays a cast of unique and colorful “umamusume” (horse girls), inspired by real racehorses, competing against each other in thrilling races. Fans adore the series’ many incarnations, especially the anime and games.

The immensely popular Umamusume Pretty Derby game launched its English version in June 2025. Reactions from English-speaking users have flooded social media, with Haru Urara attracting particular attention worldwide. Many posts across platforms gush over her, sharing how her story and that of the real-life racehorse who inspired her have deeply moved fans.

In the game, Haru Urara sports striking pink hair and an innocent, cheerful personality. She never gives up even if she can’t win a race, always running with a bright smile and unfettered determination. Her unbreakable spirit is a key part of her appeal.

Run alongside the tenacious horse girl Haru Urara from Umamusume Pretty Derby with this collection of fan art.

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Umamusume: Cinderella Gray is a manga spin-off of the hit game Umamusume: Pretty Derby and stars the legendary racehorse girl, Oguri Cap. First serialized in Weekly Young Jump in June 2020, the series began airing the highly anticipated anime adaptation in April 2025.

Set in the rural Kasamatsu Training Center, the story follows the gray horse girl Oguri Cap as she races her way from the countryside to the national stage. It’s a thrilling drama packed with determination and growth.

During races, Oguri Cap is a force of nature—intense and unstoppable. But off the track, she’s got a surprisingly adorable side, including her voracious appetite. She loves to eat, often baffling her teammate Belno Light with her monumental feasts in the cafeteria. These funny scenes that expose this unexpected side of her personality are fan favorites.

Saddle up for this collection of fan art celebrating Oguri Cap from Umamusume: Cinderella Gray.

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Saddle up, folks, for the “mane” show of today is all about horse girls! Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Cygame’s ever-popular multimedia franchise, revolves around uma musume (ウマ娘, lit. “horse girls”) named after legendary Japanese racehorses. Having inherited their namesakes’ speed and endurance, as well as their ears and tails, the girls train daily at Tokyo’s Tracen Academy in hopes of becoming prominent racers and idols.

Besides being a mobile game, Uma Musume Pretty Derby also has an anime adaptation produced by P.A. Works, with the third season premiering on October 4th, 2023. This season features Kitasan Black and Satono Diamond as the main characters, each fans of Tōkai Teiō and Mejiro McQueen respectively, and focuses on their highs and lows as they strive for their goals. No matter the number of obstacles, the two persist in their endeavors—as long as you don’t drop out of the race, you’re still in the running!

Today’s article features childhood friends and rivals, Kitasan Black and Satono Diamond, and the special bond they share. Enjoy!

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