Uma Musume's English Gallop: Cygames Unleashes Global Version

Good news for fans of the "Pony/Horse Girl" anime! Cygames has confirmed an English release for their popular racing simulation game, Uma Musume Pretty Derby. The Japanese version has already garnered significant praise.

The Details

Cygames has launched official English language resources, including a website, YouTube channel, and X (formerly Twitter) account, to keep global fans updated on the game's progress.

For the uninitiated, Uma Musume Pretty Derby is part of a larger multimedia franchise encompassing anime, manga, and more. Its popularity stems largely from the success of the anime series.

Initially released in Japan and Asia in February 2021 for Android and iOS, the game features horse girls—racehorses reincarnated as girls—competing in the "Twinkle Series," a national sports entertainment show, to become top idols.

While the game hasn't had a global launch until now, characters like Gold Ship (Team Spica) have already appeared in internationally released titles such as Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, hinting at future crossovers once the English version arrives.

Release Date and Availability

Although a specific release date remains undisclosed, the English version of Uma Musume Pretty Derby will be free-to-play and available on Android and iOS. Check the official website for updates.

Here's the official trailer:

A playable demo of the English version will be available at Anime Expo 2024 (Los Angeles Convention Center, July 4th-7th).