What Order Should You Watch the Umamusume Anime In?

The global release of the Umamusume gacha game helped skyrocket the IP into popularity, resulting in many new horse girl fans being created. If you're one of them and are looking to learn more about the source material, there are numerous anime series for you to sink your teeth into, although figuring out where to start can be a little tricky if you don't know the best Uma Musume watch order.

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 franchise since then, including prequels, sequels, and spin-offs. There are many different ways to watch Uma Musume in order, but there are two in particular that the fandom agrees are the best ways to enjoy a little horse time.

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All Umamusume Anime in Chronological Order (Best Uma Musume Watch Order)

If you want to see the story unfold from the beginning to the end as the events take place in-universe, you should go with the order listed 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 plotlines. Umayuru is the only Umamusume story that doesn't have a specific place in the timeline, meaning it can be watched whenever you have a moment or two.

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Alternatively, some prefer to watch all of the Umamusume anime series in the order that they were first released, as this is the way that long-time fans of the series first experienced the story. Whichever Umamusume watch order you decide to go with, it should serve as a great distraction from trying to win 30 races in one career mode in Umamusume: Pretty Derby.

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Q: What's the best Uma Musume watch order?

Most fans seem to be in agreement that it's best to watch the Uma Musume anime in chronological order. As the Umayuru shorts don't really have a specific place on the Umamusume timeline, they can be watched at any point, although it's best to get a few series in before checking them out.

1. Cinderella Gray
2. Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 1
3. BNW no Chikai
4. Umayon
5. Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 2
6. 1st Anniversary Special Animation
7. Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 3
8. Uma Musume: A New Era Begins
9. Uma Musume: Pretty Derby ROAD TO THE TOP