Episode 22 of the Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray anime, a highly anticipated installment in the ongoing adaptation of the popular manga, aired on December 14, 2025. This episode, part of the anime’s second cour, delves deeper into protagonist Oguri Cap’s past and her struggle against formidable rivals, notably Tamamo Cross.
The anime adaptation of Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray premiered in April 2025 and is structured as a split-cour series, meaning a single season divided into two broadcast periods. The first cour, consisting of 13 episodes, concluded in June 2025, while the second cour, comprising 10 episodes, began airing in October 2025. The entire series is slated for a total of 23 episodes.
Understanding the “Season 2” Context for Cinderella Gray
While some fans and headlines might refer to the current run as “Season 2,” the Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray anime is officially a single season presented in a split-cour format. The “second cour” is a direct continuation of the story that began in April, picking up after a three-month break. This differs from the main Uma Musume: Pretty Derby anime, which has distinct, numbered seasons. The current broadcast in late 2025 marks the latter half of Oguri Cap’s animated journey.
Episode 22: Oguri’s Origins and Tamamo’s Pressure
Episode 22, released on December 14, 2025, focuses on Oguri Cap grappling with extreme exhaustion. In this state, her mind revisits her “origin,” offering viewers a glimpse into the foundational experiences that shaped the formidable horse girl. The narrative highlights the overwhelming pressure exerted by her rival, Tamamo Cross, posing the critical question of whether Oguri can withstand the intensity. This episode continues the anime’s trend of adapting the manga’s dramatic and sports-centric narrative, following Oguri Cap from her local beginnings at Kasamatsu Training Center Academy to her pursuit of legendary status on the national stage.
Where to Watch Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Episode 22
New episodes of Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray are typically released on Sundays. For international viewers, episodes are available on streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime Video and the It’s Anime YouTube channel, often with English, Portuguese, and Spanish subtitles. The timing of releases usually aligns with 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET.
The Story of Oguri Cap: A “Monster” Horse Girl
Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray centers on Oguri Cap, an ash-gray-haired horse girl with an unconventional and overwhelming running style. Discovered in the desolate Kasamatsu Training Center Academy by rookie trainer Jou Kitahara, Oguri Cap quickly earns the moniker “monster” for her extraordinary abilities. The series chronicles her “Cinderella story,” depicting her rise through the ranks and her quest to carve a new legend in the world of Umamusume racing. The anime adaptation was released to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the birth of the real-life racehorse Oguri Cap, a significant figure in Japanese racing history.
The anime is produced by CygamesPictures and directed by Yuuki Itou and Takehiro Miura, with Aki Kindaichi handling series composition. The opening theme for the first cour, “Koeru” (Surpass), was performed by the Japanese rock band Alexandros, marking a departure from previous Umamusume anime where the songs were typically sung by the horse girls themselves. The second cour features “∞” (Mugen; Infinity) by Tomoyo Takayanagi as its ending theme, and a different Japanese rock band, 10-Feet, performs the second cour’s opening.
