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    Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – Road to the Top

    ウマ娘 プリティーダービー Road to the Top
    Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – Road to the Top
    Genres: Anthropomorphic, Racing, Sports
    Themes: Anthropomorphic, Racing
    Studios: CygamesPictures
    Rating: 7.79 / 10
    Rank: #1098
    Popularity: #4178
    Users Listed: 34,495
    Users Scored: 23,807
    NSFW: No
    Last Updated: 08/07/2025
    Aired: April 16, 2023 – May 7, 2023 (Spring)
    Type: ona
    Source: game
    Age Rating: PG 13
    Episodes: 4

    Synopsis:

    Set within a vibrant world where horse girls compete in prestigious races, this series follows the dedicated journey of young Uma Musume striving for victory in the Classic competitions. The narrative centers around T.M. Opera O, Admire Vega, and Narita Top Road, exploring their individual paths to excellence and the bonds forged through shared ambition. The anime delves into the rigorous training regimens, strategic teamwork, and personal sacrifices required to excel in this demanding sport. Expect a focus on character development, showcasing the emotional complexities of striving for dreams, alongside dynamic race sequences that highlight both athleticism and calculated strategy. The series offers a compelling look at dedication, perseverance, and the power of camaraderie within a competitive environment.

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    Episodes:

    • Episode 1: The Start of a Dream (Aired: 04/16/2023)
    • Episode 2: Stage of Glory (Aired: 04/23/2023)

    Characters:

    • Admire Vega (Main) - Voice Actors: Sasaki, Hitomi
    • Narita Top Road (Main) - Voice Actors: Nakamura, Kanna
    • T.M. Opera O (Main) - Voice Actors: Tokui, Sora
    • Curren Chan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sasahara, Yuu
    • Haru Urara (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shutou, Yukina
    • Izumoto, Nana (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Honizumi, Rina
    • King Halo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saeki, Iori
    • Male Announcer (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamamoto, Masahiro
    • Meishou Dotou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Watada, Misaki
    • Oguri Cap (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takayanagi, Tomoyo
    • Okita Trainer (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsuchida, Hiroshi
    • Rice Shower (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Iwami, Manaka
    • Seiun Sky (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kitou, Akari
    • Special Week (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Waki, Azumi

    Staff:

    • Akita, Minoru (Producer)
    • Mizoguchi, Kan (Producer)
    • Liao, Chengzhi (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Kanasaki, Takaomi (Sound Director, Storyboard)
    • Gomi, Shinsuke (Episode Director)
    • Kinome, Yuu (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Kuremizu, Kousuke (Episode Director, Storyboard)
    • Nakagawa, Atsushi (Episode Director)
    • Wada, Soutarou (Script)
    • Yamamoto, Ken (Storyboard, Key Animation)
    • Nakamura, Kanna (Theme Song Performance)
    • Sasaki, Hitomi (Theme Song Performance)
    • Tokui, Sora (Theme Song Performance)
    • Akasaka, Shunji (Chief Animation Director, Assistant Animation Director)
    • Cygames (Original Creator)
    • Ebisawa, Maiko (2nd Key Animation)
    • Fan, Yanxin (Key Animation)
    • Feng, Hanlu (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
    • Fukumoto, Yousuke (Assistant Animation Director, Animation Director, Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
    • Furuhata, Hideyoshi (Animation Director)
    • Gotou, Yuuki (Key Animation)
    • Hasada, Osamu (Art Director)
    • Hong, Nhung (Background Art)
    • Hou, Songcen (2nd Key Animation)
    • Imamura, Yumi (Background Art)
    • Itou, Yuuki (Key Animation)
    • Kabutomori, Ryouta (In-Between Animation)
    • Kanai, Shingo (Art Director)
    • Kanehira, Kazushige (Background Art)
    • Kasai, Tomohiro (Key Animation)
    • Kawanishi, Kenichirou (2nd Key Animation)
    • Kimura, Kashiko (Editing)
    • Kitajima, Yuuki (Key Animation)
    • Kitayama, Ryuuta (Background Art)
    • KntC (Key Animation)
    • Kobari, Tetsuya (Series Composition)
    • Kodama, Kenji (Key Animation)
    • Koi, Serena (Key Animation)
    • Kumaga, Panichi (Key Animation)
    • Kunimitsu, Nana (Key Animation)
    • Kurinishi, Yuusuke (Key Animation)
    • Li, Mingzhen (Key Animation)
    • Maenami, Takeshi (Key Animation)
    • Masuno, Shouta (In-Between Animation)
    • Moftah, Mahmoud (2nd Key Animation)
    • Muroyama, Shouko (Key Animation)
    • Myoun (Key Animation)
    • Nakagawa, Minori (2nd Key Animation, Animation Check)
    • Nakahara, Ayumi (Color Design)
    • Negi (Key Animation)
    • ... and 25 more staff

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