Exciting news for fans of the Uma Musume Pretty Derby anime! Cygames has confirmed an English version of its popular horse-girl racing simulation game. A Japanese version already boasts excellent reviews, and now a global audience can experience the thrill.
What's New?
Cygames has launched official English language resources: a website, YouTube channel, and an X (formerly Twitter) account. These will provide regular updates on the upcoming English release.
For newcomers, Uma Musume Pretty Derby is part of a larger multimedia franchise encompassing anime, manga, and more. Its popularity stems largely from the success of the anime series.
Initially released in Japan and Asia in February 2021 for Android and iOS, the game features horse girls—racehorses reincarnated as girls—competing in the "Twinkle Series," a national sports entertainment show, while striving for idol stardom.
While the game hasn't yet had a global release, characters like Gold Ship from Team Spica have appeared in internationally released titles such as Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. Expect more crossovers once the English version launches.
When's the English Release?
The exact release date remains unannounced, but the game will be free-to-play and available on Android and iOS. Check the official website for updates. In the meantime, enjoy the official trailer!
A playable demo of the English version will be available at Anime Expo 2024 (July 4th-7th) at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
