Summary
- Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray anime premieres April 2025, showcasing prequel to Pretty Derby with emotional depth.
- Stellar creative team includes CygamesPictures, Yūki Itō, and Kenji Kawai; voice talents bring characters to life.
- Find Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray on TBS and watch other seasons on Crunchyroll; deeper dive into spin-off manga.
The beloved manga Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray is officially leaping from the page to the screen. On Christmas Day, fans were treated to a brand-new promotional video confirming the anime’s April 2025 premiere.
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Adapted from Taiyo Kuzumi’s hit spin-off manga, Cinderella Gray will join the acclaimed Uma Musume Pretty Derby franchise, breathing life into the story of Oguri Cap, a determined horse girl with dreams as big as her appetite. This highly anticipated series is set to air in two split cours, promising an extended ride through this emotionally charged and adrenaline-fueled narrative.
What Fans Can Expect From the Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Anime
Set before the events of Pretty Derby, Cinderella Gray shifts the spotlight to Oguri Cap, a countryside horse girl striving to make her mark on the grand stage of competitive racing. Unlike the lighthearted idol elements of the main series, this spin-off dives into the grit and grind of an athlete’s journey, exploring the highs of triumph and the lows of crushing defeat. Oguri’s battles with rivals like Tamamo Cross and Fujimasa March, along with her mentorship under Kitahara Jo, bring an emotional depth and competitive intensity that will resonate with both sports anime veterans and newcomers.
For fans of the manga, this adaptation represents a long-awaited celebration of a story praised for its compelling narrative and breathtaking races. Expect high-stakes drama, dynamic rivalries, and moments of quiet reflection, all underscored by main character’s relentless determination.
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The Stellar Creative Team and Cast
Voice acting talents include Tomoyo Takayanagi as Oguri Cap, with support from Momoko Seto as Berno Light, Mariya Ise as Fujimasa March, Katsuyuki Konishi as Kitahara Jo, and Naomi Ōzora as Tamamo Cross.
Where and How to Watch Cinderella Gray Anime
Cinderella Gray will premiere on TBS and its 27 affiliates, with international streaming details yet to be announced. Meanwhile, fans can catch up on the franchise with Uma Musume Pretty Derby Seasons 1 through 3, available on Crunchyroll, or dive into the spin-off manga for a deeper understanding of Oguri Cap’s story.