Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era
ウマ娘 プリティーダービー 新時代の扉
REACH OUT AND GRASP GREATNESS. Jungle Pocket, known to her close friends as "Pokke," is a free-spirited Umamusume who has proven her dominance in the freestyle racing scene. Overwhelmed by Fuji Kiseki's majestic performance at a graded Twinkle Series race, she resolves to take on the Twinkle Series herself. Shortly after joining the Umamusume training school Tracen Academy, Pokke comes under the wing of Tanabe, a veteran trainer who fostered Fuji Kiseki's talent. Together, they aspire to dominate the Triple Crown series, a set of three races that can only be attempted once in a lifetime. Awaiting them are formidable rivals of Pokke's generation, whose talents surpass even her own. There's Dantsu Flame, whose diligence and determination to win are second to none; Manhattan Cafe, who chases the shadowy silhouette of a "friend" that only she can see; and Agnes Tachyon, a veritable mad scientist seeking to push the very boundaries of what is possible for Umamusume. These four runners take to the track with their very pride, spirit, and souls on the line. Past the finish of their epic clash is a door waiting to be opened—one that leads to the beginning of a new era. "It doesn't matter who stands in my way! I'm gonna be the greatest!" (Source: Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era Site)
Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era is a movie with 1 episode, from Spring 2024, produced by CygamesPictures, rated 8.7/10 on AniList.
Synopsis
REACH OUT AND GRASP GREATNESS. Jungle Pocket, known to her close friends as "Pokke," is a free-spirited Umamusume who has proven her dominance in the freestyle racing scene. Overwhelmed by Fuji Kiseki's majestic performance at a graded Twinkle Series race, she resolves to take on the Twinkle Series herself. Shortly after joining the Umamusume training school Tracen Academy, Pokke comes under the wing of Tanabe, a veteran trainer who fostered Fuji Kiseki's talent. Together, they aspire to dominate the Triple Crown series, a set of three races that can only be attempted once in a lifetime. Awaiting them are formidable rivals of Pokke's generation, whose talents surpass even her own. There's Dantsu Flame, whose diligence and determination to win are second to none; Manhattan Cafe, who chases the shadowy silhouette of a "friend" that only she can see; and Agnes Tachyon, a veritable mad scientist seeking to push the very boundaries of what is possible for Umamusume. These four runners take to the track with their very pride, spirit, and souls on the line. Past the finish of their epic clash is a door waiting to be opened—one that leads to the beginning of a new era. "It doesn't matter who stands in my way! I'm gonna be the greatest!" (Source: Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era Site)
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- Athletics — Centers around sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, or walking.
- Kemonomimi — Prominently features humanoid characters with animal ears.
- Female Protagonist — Main character is female.
- Disability — A work that features one or more characters with a physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition that impairs, interferes with, or limits the person's ability to engage in certain tasks or actions.
- Primarily Female Cast — Main cast is mostly composed of female characters.
- Ensemble Cast — Features a large cast of characters with (almost) equal screen time and importance to the plot.
- Tragedy — Centers around tragic events and unhappy endings.
- Rehabilitation — Prominently features the recovery of a character who became incapable of social life or work.
- Idol — Centers around the life and activities of an idol.
- Urban — Partly or completely set in a city.
- Ghost — Prominently features a character who is a ghost.