The BEST episodes of Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Every episode of Umamusume: Pretty Derby ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Umamusume: Pretty Derby!
This is a tale of a world where "horse girls" with glorious names and incredible running abilities live alongside humanity. Horse girl Special Week has moved from the country to the city to attend Tracen Academy. There, she and her classmates compete to win the Twinkle Series and earn the title of "Japan’s #1 Horse Girl."
#1 - And Yours...
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/28/2023
Kitasan Black furiously trains for her last Arima Kinen. Team Spica together works to fulfill her final request for the race. Anticipation builds across Japan as fans realize this will be their last chance to see Kitasan Black run in the Twinkle Series.
#5 - Galloping After Our Dreams
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/30/2021
The Arima Kinen is the final G1 race of the year, featuring a roster of horse girls selected by fan ballot. Tokai Teio is among the competitors, and this time, she is running with something to prove.
#6 - Pushed by the Approaching Heat
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/30/2023
Her focus renewed, Kitasan Black's performance in races is improving. She asks Satono Diamond to go on a trip with her. After playing rock-paper-scissors to select their destination, the two go on a long train trip together.
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#7 - Stopwatch
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/2/2021
Team Spica is stunned by BNW's outstanding performance at the Japanese Derby. Meanwhile, Tokai Teio is supposed to be focused on making her comeback in the Takarazuka Kinen, but ends up fracturing a bone for the third time. The doctor tells her that even after it heals, there's a chance she'll never get her old speed back again.
#8 - What's Always Been There
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/23/2023
With the Arima Kinen over, Kitasan Black tries to come to terms with the outcome. She tries talking through her feelings with other horse girls, and learns about the dreams that Satono Diamond and Duramente are pursuing.
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#9 - Together
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/23/2021
As Tokai Teio continues to train in preparation for her return to racing, Mejiro McQueen notices something strange.
#10 - The Derby With Rivals
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/23/2018
Special Week starts training even harder to prepare for the Japanese Derby. Her rivals, El Condor Pasa and Seiun Sky, are training hard, as well. Suzuka also tries to help Special Week get even stronger.
#11 - One Day, Without a Doubt
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/9/2021
No longer able to run at full speed, Tokai Teio realizes that she'll never win again. Left with no reason to race, she plans to withdraw from Team Spica, but Trainer asks her to put on one last show for her fans.
#12 - The Debut Race Out of Nowhere
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/2/2018
Special Week is told she has only a week to prepare for her debut race. Symboli Rudolf, the student council president, and Silence Suzuka try to help her prepare, but she's rather nervous...
#13 - Festival
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/7/2023
Tracen Academy and the nearby town are holding a festival together, and the school has asked Kitasan Black to head up the committee.The festival is a great success, prompting her to think about running the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
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#14 - Our Arima Kinen
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/16/2023
Kitasan Black is on a winning streak heading into this year's Arima Kinen. Satono Diamond, having "broken" the jinx on Satono horse girls, is determined to win the Arima Kinen next and so prove that she is stronger than Kitasan.
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#15 - Proving Oneself
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/2023
Satono Diamond runs in the Japanese Derby, the race coming down to a photo finish. Meanwhile, Kitasan's times are better than ever after her intense training session. But Kitasan's hopes might be dashed by Duramente's recovery...
#16 - Never Gonna Give It Up!
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2021
The Japanese Derby is over, and Tokai Teio's injuries have landed her in rehabilitation. She's determined to recover by the Kikkashou, the last race she needs for the Triple Crown. Meanwhile Nice Nature throws herself into training with the rest of Team Canopus, determined to claim victory at the Kikkashou herself.
#17 - Promise
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/7/2018
Team Spica is training to take down Rigil. Special Week realizes she really wants to race with Silence Suzuka, and decides to talk to the Trainer about it...
#18 - Special Training!
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/16/2018
Special Week begins training with Spica in order to raise her chances in the Japan Derby. The Trainer has an idea for Special Week that could help her out.
#19 - First Big Win
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/9/2018
Special Week has completed her debut race, and has become the center of attention among her classmates. She starts to train with the other members of Spica, but the Trainer has a suggestion to help make her the best horse girl in Japan.
#20 - Stage of Dreams
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/11/2018
It's the second day of a special weekend for Team Spica. Special Week has to carry the dreams of her trainer and herself. The expectations of her rivals, teammates and her mother. It's finally time for the greatest race in Japan to begin.
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#21 - Autumn Skies and Horse Girls
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/30/2018
Team Spica has more members, and now they're enjoying the Fall Twinkle Series Fan Appreciation Fair. Special Week has gotten quite close to Silence Suzuka, and plan to go around the fair together, but Silence Suzuka makes a surprising announcement...
#22 - No Matter How Many Times I Lose
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/28/2018
Special Week is working hard to keep her promise, but the Trainer wants her to rest instead, and has her go back home temporarily. The other members of Spica also work towards their goals.
#23 - Gate of Dreams!
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/2/2018
Special Week wants to become Japan's best horse girl and has transferred into Tracen Academy. She sees her first race, and has her heart stolen by Silence Suzuka. She tries to join the same team, but...
#24 - Dreams of Spica
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/21/2018
The Trainer plans a summer training camp for the members of Spica to help get them get in even better shape. He sees Special Week and Silence Suzuka worrying too much about each other, and makes a plan to help them move forward.
#25 - Echo, Fanfare!
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/18/2018
Eighteen horse girls will compete in the Winter Dream Trophy, giving hopes and dreams to their fans. It's a dream come true, and the Trainer will see everything in all its wonder.