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Description Uma Musume: Pretty Derby (JP)
What happens when the world of elite horse racing is reimagined through the lens of iconic anime, complete with dedicated character arcs and high-stakes competition? Uma Musume: Pretty Derby presents this exact premise, developed by Cygames, Inc. This title is a simulation and management game where players assume the role of a trainer for a unique stable of "horse girls"—athletes who are the spiritual reincarnations of legendary racehorses. The core loop involves meticulous training, narrative decision-making, and strategic team composition to succeed in nationally celebrated races, aiming to cultivate the next top idol in the sport.
Core Gameplay Mechanics and Training Systems
The primary engagement is divided into distinct training and competition phases. Players build a roster of characters, such as Special Week, Silence Suzuka, El Condor Pasa, and Mejiro McQueen, primarily through a gacha-style acquisition system. Each character possesses base stats—Speed, Stamina, Power, Guts, and Intelligence—that must be developed through a scheduled training regimen. This regimen is not merely menu-based; it is contextualized within a visual novel-style story progression. Trainers make choices that direct their protege to various activities: focused track workouts to boost Speed, classroom sessions to increase Intelligence, or leisure outings in the city to improve bond levels and unlock supportive skills. These narrative choices directly impact stat growth and can trigger unique character episodes.
Race Execution and Online Competition
Following the training period, characters enter races. The races themselves are automated spectacles, viewed from dynamic camera angles with real-time commentator voiceovers that react to positioning and tactics. While direct control during the race is absent, the outcome is entirely determined by the stats, skills, and compatibility developed during the training phase. Post-race, players can interact with their horse girls to further strengthen bonds. The game features a robust online PvP mode where players can test their trained teams against global opponents. In this mode, team composition and stat parameters are critical, with a ranking system that rewards consistent performance against other players worldwide, offering exclusive in-game rewards for climbing the leaderboards.
Production Quality and Content Depth
The game's presentation is a significant feature, with production values that rival broadcast anime. Every character is fully voiced by a dedicated voice actor, and the animation quality for both in-game models and special cutscenes is exceptionally high. The soundtrack and sound design are crafted to enhance the dramatic tension of races and the intimacy of character moments. Beyond the core training, the game includes an extensive archive of animated story scenes and character profiles that delve into the backstories and personalities of the large, ever-expanding cast. Limited-time events regularly introduce new characters and storylines, ensuring persistent content updates that tie into the broader transmedia franchise.
- Idol horse girl training simulation
- Stat-based management and visual novel
- Automated races with live commentary
- Online PvP with global rankings
Do not miss your chance to train the next champion. Download Uma Musume: Pretty Derby now and start your journey to the top tier of idol racing!
Note: This game requires a persistent internet connection and contains in-app purchases for in-game currency and items.
Information
| Version | 2.24.1 |
| Developer | Cygames, Inc. |
| Requirements | Android Android + 7.0+ |
| Updated | 17.03.2026 |
| Size | 253.58 MB |
| Package | jp.co.cygames.umamusume |
| Signature | a3675b1a70b0a84390a0c83392e0f161 |
| Architecture | armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a |
