On Wednesday, December 27, 2023, a new official website and X (formerly Twitter) account were launched to announce the upcoming arrival of the Uma Musume Pretty Derby anime film. The website and X account confirmed that the film is set to premiere in Japanese theaters in late May 2024, but did not provide any information about international releases.
This news was accompanied by the release of a teaser trailer and key visual for the Uma Musume Pretty Derby anime film, titled Beginning of a New Era. The film will feature the character Jungle Pocket, along with two other confirmed characters and cast members at the time of writing this article.
Uma Musume Pretty Derby anime film set to open in Japanese theaters on Friday, May 24, 2023
The Uma Musume Pretty Derby anime film is the most recent addition to the larger franchise of the same name, which started with the launch of a TV anime series in 2018. This was then followed by a second season in 2021, and subsequently by a third season, which premiered on October 4 of this year.
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The Uma Musume Pretty Derby anime film was announced with a release date of Friday, May 24, 2024, in Japanese theaters. While international release details are not yet available, it is expected to arrive later in 2024 after the domestic release. The teaser trailer, about 30 seconds long, introduces the central characters of the film, including Jungle Pocket, Agnes Tachyon, and Manhattan Cafe portrayed by Yuri Fujimoto, Sumire Uesaka, and Yui Ogura. The film's storyline follows Jungle Pocket as she seeks to compete in the Triple Crown Classic race, facing off against rivals Agnes and Manhattan.
The anime at Cygames studios is being directed by Ken Yamamoto, while the script for the series is being written by Kyoko Yoshimura. Tetsuya Kobari is credited as the scenario director and for the series composition, and Jun Yamazaki is the character designer and chief animation director. TOHO is distributing the film in Japan. The availability of the film for streaming and the start date of this availability remain unclear at this time.
Aside from the three seasons of the TV anime series mentioned earlier, the franchise has also produced multiple spinoffs and adaptations. This includes an original net animation (ONA) series on YouTube, a spinoff manga series called Umayon, which was also turned into an anime, and several other spinoff manga for the series. Additionally, a mobile game for the franchise was released on PC in 2021. Stay updated on all anime, manga, film, and live-action news as we move through 2023.
Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I'm thrilled about the upcoming Uma Musume Pretty Derby anime film! The series has been a favorite of mine since its debut in 2018, and I can't wait to see what the film has in store. The teaser trailer looks amazing, and I'm excited to see Jungle Pocket, Agnes Tachyon, and Manhattan Cafe in action. I'm also curious to learn more about the story and how it will fit into the overall Uma Musume Pretty Derby universe.
I'm also impressed with the production values of the film. The animation looks stunning, and the voice acting is top-notch. I'm confident that the Uma Musume Pretty Derby anime film will be a hit with fans of the series and newcomers alike. I can't wait to see it when it releases in May 2024!