Summary
- ‘Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era’ film will open in Japan’s theaters on May 24, 2024.
- The film follows Jungle Pocket, who wishes to participate in the Triple Crown Classic race, which can only be run once in a lifetime.
‘Uma Musume Pretty Derby’ is an anime series featuring horse girls participating in races and idol activities. Season 3, which was broadcast in the Fall of 2023, concluded on December 28.
Although season 3 received mixed reviews from both viewers and critics. Fans were thrilled to hear a special announcement about the first film of the anime series. While there is no news yet on a fourth season, the film’s announcement definitely hyped up the fandom.
The ‘Uma Musume Pretty Derby’ franchise will get an anime film titled ‘Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era.’ The film will open in Japan’s theaters on May 24, 2024.
No international release news has been shared, but it is expected to be revealed once the film has been released domestically.
The 30-second-long trailer features the central characters in the film. This includes Jungle Pocket, Agnes Tachyon, and Manhattan Cafe.
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The key visual features the main character, Jungle Pocket.
The main cast for the film has been announced, and here’s the list:
| Character | Cast | Other Works |
| Jungle Pocket | Yuri Fujimoto | Metropink (Platinum End) |
| Agnes Tachyon | Sumire Uesaka | Shalltear Bloodfallen (Overlord) |
| Manhattan Cafe | Yui Ogura | Vanica Zogratis (Black Clover) |
Cygames is the production studio that will be working on the film. The following staff is involved:
| Position | Staff | Other Works |
| Director | Ken Yamamoto | Pokémon: Hisuian Snow |
| Script Writer | Kiyoko Yoshimura | Cardfight!! Vanguard G |
| Series Composition and Scenario Director | Tetsuya Kobari | Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 3 |
| Character Designer and Chief Animation Director | Jun Yamazaki | Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Road to the Top |
| Film Distributor | TOHO | The Boy and the Heron |
The anime film serves as the latest entry in the overarching ‘Uma Musume Pretty Derby’ franchise, which began with the release of an anime series in 2018. This was followed by season 2 in 2021 and season 3 on October 4, 2023.
In addition to the three seasons of the anime, the franchise also has various other spinoffs and adaptive media. There is also a mobile gacha game launched on PC in 2021.
It’s uncertain whether the movie will be available for streaming or when it’ll be released. Nonetheless, the animation is breathtaking, and the voice acting is exceptional. The franchise’s fans and new viewers will thoroughly enjoy the film once it’s out.
About Uma Musume: Pretty Derby
‘Uma Musume: Pretty Derby’ is a Manga drawn by Jet Kuma and storyboarded by Satoshi Itō. Kuma launched it on the Cygames Cycomics website in March 2017. An anime film titled ‘Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era’ will open in Japan in May 2024.
It draws a world full of “horse girls” who wish to become the best racers in the world.
To do so, they must train at Tokyo’s Tracen Academy. The story begins with a horse girl being transferred from the countryside, who falls in love with Silence Suzuka’s style and wishes to race in the same team.
Source: Official Website
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