“Umamusume: Cinderella Gray,” the popular anime series that reimagines real-life racehorses as adorable anime girls, is galloping into a brand new story arc. With the broadcast of episode 7 scheduled for May 18, 2025, fans can expect fresh content, including a new trailer, key art, and exciting cast additions.
A Quick Recap
“Umamusume: Cinderella Gray” is a spin-off manga written by Masafumi Sugiura and illustrated by Taiyou Kuzumi. It’s part of the larger “Umamusume: Pretty Derby” mixed media franchise by Cygames, which includes video games, manga, and anime. The anime adaptation is produced by CygamesPictures, with Yuki Ito at the helm as director. Aki Kindaichi is in charge of series composition, while Takuya Miyahara and Keigo Sasaki are the character designers.
The anime began broadcasting in Japan in April 2025 and is available for streaming on YouTube. The series is planned to run for two cours (quarters of the year), with a break in between.
New Arc, New Faces
As the series enters its new arc, several voice actors are joining the cast, reprising their roles from the video games:
- Yumiri Hanamori as Dicta Striker
- Saya Aizawa as Mejiro Ardan
- Kana Yuki as Super Creek
- Ruriko Noguchi as Sakura Chiyono O
- Ayumi Hinohara as Yaeno Muteki
Previously announced cast members include:
- Tomoyo Takayanagi as Oguri Cap
- Momoko Seto as Bellno Light
- Mariya Ise as Fujimasa March
- Katsuyuki Konishi as Kitahara Jo
- Naomi Ozora as Tamamo Cross
- Azusa Tadokoro as Symboli Rudolf
- Lynn as Maruzensky
- Yurina Amami as Mr. C.B
The Story So Far
“Umamusume: Cinderella Gray” tells the story of Oguri Cap, a horse girl who dreams of winning the Twinkle Series and becoming the nation’s #1 horse girl. The anime follows her journey as she moves from the countryside to the city to attend Tracen Academy.
Behind the Scenes
The anime boasts a talented team of staff members:
- Director: Yūki Itō
- Series Composition: Aki Kindaichi
- Character Designers: Takuya Miyahara, Keigo Sasaki
- Chief Animation Directors: Yōsuke Fukumoto, Akira Takata, Atsushi Komori
- Color Key Artist: Nanako Okazaki
- Art Director: Osamu Hasada
- 3D CG Director: Nobuyuki Kamiya
- Compositing Director of Photography: Akane Fushihara
- Editor: Akinori Mishima
- Sound Director: Fumiyuki Go
- Music Composer: Kenji Kawai
- Animation Producers: Takuya Chikamatsu, Sōta Machiguchi
Where to Watch
“Umamusume: Cinderella Gray” is currently broadcasting in Japan and streaming on YouTube.
With a new arc on the horizon and a talented team behind it, “Umamusume: Cinderella Gray” is poised to continue its success. Fans can look forward to more exciting races, heartwarming friendships, and adorable horse girls as the story unfolds.
