The
anime Umamusume: Cinderella Gray , based on the manga
by Taiyo Kuzumi and part of the Uma Musume Pretty
Derby universe , is preparing to take a turn in its narrative with the
start of the "Chūō Hennyū-hen" arc . This new
segment will begin next Saturday, May 18 in episode 7 of
the series.
The
announcement was made through the official X account (formerly Twitter) ,
accompanied by a promotional illustration and a special video
introducing the new characters that will join this second
phase of the anime.
These
are the new voices that join the race
The new
cast includes renowned seiyuus who will bring new "Horse Girls" to
life:
- Ayumi
Hinohara as Yaeno Muteki
- Ruriko
Noguchi as Sakura Chiyono O
- Saya
Aizawa as Mejiro Ardan
- Kana Yūki reprises her role
as Super Creek
- Yumiri
Hanamori as Dicta Striker
These new
additions will complement the main cast, which includes Tomoyo
Takayanagi as Oguri Cap , the protagonist of this
installment. Other notable cast members include Azusa Tadokoro , Lynn , Yurina
Amami , Naomi Ōzora , and Mariya Ise ,
among many others.
A
production with heavyweight names
The film is
directed by Takehiro Miura , known for his work on Fate/Apocrypha and Sword
Art Online . The script is written by Aki Kindaichi ,
while Takuya Miyahara and Keigo Sasaki ( The
Seven Deadly Sins ) are in charge of character designs. Kenji
Kawai is composing the music, and the opening theme song "Koeru" is
performed by ALEXANDROS . The ending theme song, "∞" ,
is performed by Tomoyo Takayanagi herself.
International
distribution and continuity
The anime
premiered on April 6 on TBS and 27 other
affiliates in Japan. The series will air for two quarters with
a break between the two segments.
International
distribution includes Amazon Prime Video and the It's Anime YouTube
channel in regions including the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United
Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, parts of Europe, and the Middle East.
In Latin America, it can be streamed through Anime Onegai ,
and in European countries like France, Germany, Switzerland, and Belgium, it
will be available on ADN .
Oguri
Cap, the protagonist of an intense story
The Uma
Musume: Cinderella Gray manga began serialization in Weekly Young Jump in June
2020. This alternate universe story of Uma Musume centers
on Oguri Cap , a promising "Horse Girl" who
struggles to make her way in a competitive and demanding environment.
The Uma
Musume franchise has
amassed an impressive legacy, with three anime seasons , the
spin-off Umayon , the Road to the Top special
, and the recent release of the Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a
New Era film in May 2024 .
The mobile
game debuted in February 2021 for iOS and Android, with a PC
version released a month later. In it, players act as coaches for these speedy
girls, helping them rise to fame in the national sports spectacle "Twinkle
Series . "
