Giddy Up! Cygames Announces Uma Musume Pretty Derby English Version

Great news for fans of the Pony/Horse Girl anime! Cygames has confirmed an English version of its popular racing simulation game, Uma Musume Pretty Derby. The Japanese version has already garnered excellent reviews.

What's the Story?

Cygames has launched an official English website, YouTube channel, and X (formerly Twitter) account to keep global fans updated on the upcoming release.

For newcomers, Uma Musume Pretty Derby is part of a larger multimedia franchise including anime and manga. 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 centers on "horse girls"—racehorses reincarnated as girls in an alternate universe—who strive to become top idols while competing in the "Twinkle Series."

While a global release date is still pending, characters like Gold Ship from Team Spica have already appeared in international titles such as Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, hinting at future crossovers once the English version launches.

When Can We Expect the English Version?

The exact release date remains unannounced, but the game 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).