Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Road to the TopAfter making a promise to stand on the top of the Twinkle Series with her trainer as a child, horse girl Narita Top Road has been practicing diligently ever since. After winning several races, Top Road's efforts finally pay off when she earns a chance to participate in the race she has always dreamed of: the first race of the prestigious Classic Triple Crown, the Satsuki Sho. However, winning the Satsuki Sho is no simple task. Numerous brilliant horse girls are also joining the race—including two other rising racers—the flamboyant T.M. Opera O and the reserved Admire Vega, who seeks revenge against Top Road for a previous defeat. Although triumphing in the Satsuki Sho and the rest of the Triple Crown races is far from guaranteed, there is nothing that can stop Top Road on her road to the top.
WriterTetsuya Kobari
A Dream's Starting Gate
Apr 16, 2023
Narita Top Road, Admire Vega, and T.M. Opera O prepare for the Satsukisho, the first leg of the Japanese Classic Triple Crown. It introduces their ambitions and the competitive spirit of the 1999 racing season, laying the foundation for their rivalry.
A Glorious Stage
Apr 23, 2023
Focusing on Admire Vega’s personal history and her ties to her mother, Vega, as the characters compete in the Japanese Derby. Narita Top Road faces a setback, gaining insights into her strengths and role in the racing world.
Reason to Run
Apr 30, 2023
Narita Top Road grapples with self-doubt following her previous defeat but finds renewed purpose through interactions and self-reflection. The episode also explores Admire Vega’s inner struggles, building anticipation for the upcoming Kikukasho race.
One Dream
May 7, 2023
In the climactic Kikukasho race, Narita Top Road, Admire Vega, and T.M. Opera O give their all, with Top Road emerging victorious. The episode highlights their personal growth and the bonds they’ve formed, celebrating the characters’ perseverance and camaraderie.
