As the launch of Umamusume's gacha title has skyrocketed the IP into global popularity, many new horse girl fans have been created. For those who are interested in not just the game, you can also watch a whole bunch of anime of all the Uma.
The anime began back in 2018, following the same Uma you find in the Umamusume: Pretty Derby game, and there have been quite a few additions to the anime since then. There are many different ways you can choose to watch these shows and movies, but there are two that the internet agrees are the best ways to enjoy some horse time.
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All Umamusume Anime in Chronological Order
If you want to see the story unfold from the beginning to the end as the events took place in-universe, you should watch them as they are recommended below. Cinderella Gray is a prequel to the TV show episodes, and there are loads of little stories that go in between each of the stories. Umayuru is the only Umamusume story that doesn't have a specific timeline, and it can be watched whenever you have a moment or two.
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Order |
Name |
Type |
Year Released |
Info |
Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Cinderella Gray |
TV (13 Episodes) |
2025 |
Follows Oguri Cap at the Kasamatsu Training Center Academy. |
Amazon Prime |
|
2 |
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 1 |
TV (16 Episodes) |
2018 |
Follows Special Week as she enters Kasamatsu. |
YouTube Roku Amazon Prime Crunchyroll |
|
3 |
BNW no Chikai |
OVA (3 Episodes) |
2018 |
Follows Narita Taishin, Winning Ticket, and Biwa Hayahide. |
|
|
4 |
Umayon |
Shorts (12 Episodes) |
2020 |
Fun shorts of the girls in their chibi forms. |
Crunchyroll |
|
5 |
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 2 |
TV (13 Episodes) |
2021 |
About Toukai Teiou's injuries and return. |
YouTube Roku Amazon Prime Crunchyroll |
|
6 |
1st Anniversary Special Animation |
Short (1 Episode) |
2022 |
Takes place between Season 2 and Season 3; about Kitasan Black. |
YouTube |
|
7 |
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 3 |
TV (13 Episodes) |
2023 |
About Kitasan Black's time at the Academy. |
YouTube Roku Amazon Prime Crunchyroll |
|
8 |
Uma Musume: A New Era Begins |
Movie |
2024 |
About Jungle Pocket's race to the top. |
DVD |
|
9 |
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby ROAD TO THE TOP |
TV (4 Episodes) |
2023 |
About Top Road, TM Opera O, Admire Vega. |
YouTube |
|
Anytime |
Umayuru |
Shorts (24 Episodes) |
2022 |
Fun shorts of the girls in their chibi forms. |
YouTube |
All Umamusume Anime in Best Watch Order For New Viewers
If you are looking for a beginner-friendly introduction to the series, this is the best watch order. While it is not strictly in time order, the plots and characters will make much more sense and have already been introduced. These will be a great distraction from trying to win 30 races in one career mode in Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
|
Order |
Name |
Type |
Year Released |
Info |
Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 1 |
TV (16 Episodes) |
2018 |
Follows Special Week as she enters Kasamatsu. |
YouTube Roku Amazon Prime Crunchyroll |
|
2 |
BNW no Chikai |
OVA (3 Episodes) |
2018 |
Follows Narita Taishin, Winning Ticket, and Biwa Hayahide. |
|
|
3 |
Umayon |
Shorts (12 Episodes) |
2020 |
Fun shorts of the girls in their chibi forms. |
Crunchyroll |
|
4 |
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 2 |
TV (13 Episodes) |
2021 |
About Toukai Teiou's injuries and return. |
YouTube Roku Amazon Prime Crunchyroll |
|
5 |
1st Anniversary Special Animation |
Short (1 Episode) |
2022 |
Takes place between Season 2 and Season 3; about Kitasan Black. |
YouTube |
|
6 |
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 3 |
TV (13 Episodes) |
2023 |
About Kitasan Black's time at the Academy. |
YouTube Roku Amazon Prime Crunchyroll |
|
7 |
Cinderella Gray |
TV (13 Episodes) |
2025 |
Follows Oguri Cap at the Kasamatsu Training Center Academy. |
Amazon Prime |
|
8 |
Uma Musume: A New Era Begins |
Movie |
2024 |
About Jungle Pocket's race to the top. |
DVD |
|
9 |
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby ROAD TO THE TOP |
TV (4 Episodes) |
2023 |
About Top Road, TM Opera O, Admire Vega. |
YouTube |
|
Anytime |
Umayuru |
Shorts (24 Episodes) |
2022 |
Fun shorts of the girls in their chibi forms. |
YouTube |
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Critics Rec: 100%
- Released
- June 26, 2025
- Developer(s)
- Cygames
- Publisher(s)
- Cygames, Kakao Games, BiliBili
