The highly anticipated second cour of Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray, often referred to by fans as Season 2, officially premiered on October 5, 2025, much to the excitement of fans worldwide. The anime continues to follow the compelling story of Oguri Cap, the titular “gray” horse girl, as she strives for legendary status in the competitive world of Umamusume racing.
The anime adaptation, which was first announced in August 2024, is based on the popular manga of the same name and is being produced by CygamesPictures. Its broadcast in 2025 was timed with the 40th anniversary of the real-life racehorse Oguri Cap’s birth, whose dramatic career inspires the series.
What to Expect in the Second Cour
The second cour picks up after the conclusion of the initial run, which aired from April to June 2025. The narrative delves deeper into Oguri Cap’s journey, especially after her significant loss to Tamamo Cross at the end of the first cour, which served as a catalyst for her to pursue new challenges. Viewers can anticipate a focus on Oguri Cap’s continued development and her encounters with formidable new rivals.
Early episodes of the second cour have already begun to expand the world around Oguri Cap, introducing new characters and further exploring the backstories of her competitors, a hallmark of the Uma Musume franchise. The series maintains its blend of intense sports drama and charming slice-of-life elements that have endeared it to audiences.
Broadcast Schedule and Streaming Information
New episodes of Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Part 2 are being released weekly, with episodes dropping on Sundays. Episode 1 of the second cour premiered on October 5, 2025, followed by Episode 2 on October 12, and Episode 3 on October 19. The next installment, Episode 4, is scheduled for October 26, 2025.
For international viewers, new episodes are available on streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime Video and the It’s Anime YouTube channel, typically at 1:00 a.m. PT / 4:00 a.m. ET. These streams include English, Portuguese, and Spanish subtitles, ensuring accessibility for a global audience. The entire Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray anime is expected to run for a total of 26 episodes, divided into two cours of 13 episodes each.
The Creative Team Behind Cinderella Gray
The anime adaptation is directed by Yuki Ito, with Aki Kindaichi handling the series composition. Character designs are provided by Takuya Miyahara and Keisuke Sasaki. CygamesPictures is the animation studio responsible for bringing the dynamic races and heartfelt moments to life.
The original Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray manga, written by Masafumi Sugiura and illustrated by Taiyou Kuzumi, has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump since June 2020 and has surpassed 8 million copies in circulation as of April 2025. The manga is known for its meticulous research into actual historical races, which greatly informs the anime’s narrative.
Fans eager to follow Oguri Cap’s journey from a “monster” of the local racing scene to a national legend can tune in weekly as the second cour unfolds.
