The official livestream event for the Uma Musume franchise recently unveiled a new trailer and character visuals for the highly anticipated second cour of the Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray anime. The next part of the series, based on Taiyo Kuzumi’s manga, is slated to begin airing on Sunday, October 5, 2025, across 28 TBS affiliates nationwide.
The anime, which concluded its first cour on June 29, 2025, after the Tenno Sho race, will resume after a three-month break. Studio CygamesPictures continues to handle the animation for this split-cour series.
New Trailer Highlights “International Rivals” and Intense Competition
The newly released character trailer, titled “International Rivals,” offers a glimpse into the fierce competition awaiting protagonist Oguri Cap in the upcoming episodes. The trailer specifically previews new horse girls set to compete in the Japan Cup, teasing the dramatic narrative to come. This continuation promises to delve deeper into Oguri Cap’s journey as she strives for national stardom from her humble beginnings in rural racing tracks.
Introducing Key International Characters and Their Voice Cast
The second part of Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray will introduce several new international characters, each with their own unique motivations and racing styles, adding a new layer of challenge for Oguri Cap. The newly announced voice cast members and their respective characters include:
- Shizuka Ishigami as Obey Your Master: An American Uma Musume described as cheerful and bright, yet exuding a mysterious aura. Despite her personality, she has no notable track record or G1 race wins.
- Yuko Kaida as Toni Bianca: Known as the “European Champion,” this Italian Uma Musume is presented as the world’s strongest overseas contender for the Japan Cup, having previously won the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. She aims to make the Japan Cup the pinnacle of her career.
- Akira Sekine as Moonlight Lunacy: Representing the UK, she is dubbed the “British Lady” and is characterized by her beautiful features and dignified aura. She seeks revenge after narrowly missing victory in the previous Japan Cup.
- Ayahi Takagaki as Michelle My Baby: Another American Uma Musume, nicknamed the “American Giant,” known for her powerful physique and fierce racing style. She has achieved significant victories in major US races and possesses a bright, friendly personality.
- Miyu Tomita as Ellerslie Pride: Hailing from New Zealand and known as the “Proud Beauty,” she is a major star in her home country. Her finishing speed and beauty are considered world-class, and she is passionately driven to win the Japan Cup, a long-cherished dream for Oceania.
These additions suggest a heightened level of competition as Oguri Cap faces global talent.
Story So Far and What to Expect
The Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray anime follows Oguri Cap, a silver-haired horse girl with an insatiable appetite and a wild, unconventional running style. Her raw talent propels her from the Kasamatsu Training Center Academy, a school for horse girls, to the national stage, where she aims to become the strongest runner. The first cour saw Oguri Cap’s initial rise and the conclusion of the Tenno Sho race.
The manga, written by Masafumi Sugiura and illustrated by Taiyo Kuzumi, has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump since June 2020 and entered its final arc on July 17, 2025. As of June 2025, it has released 20 compiled volumes. The anime adaptation, produced by CygamesPictures and directed by Yuki Ito, with Aki Kindaichi on series composition and Takuya Miyahara and Keigo Sasaki designing characters, continues to adapt this popular storyline.
Fans can expect the second cour to further explore Oguri Cap’s challenges and growth as she navigates the competitive world of horse racing, especially with the introduction of formidable international rivals. The series is part of the larger Uma Musume: Pretty Derby multimedia franchise, which includes games and other anime adaptations.
