GAGA Corporation announced today that they will be distributing the 2024 Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era anime film in North American theaters with a special screening event on February 27, 2026. A new English-language poster, trailer and official website were also released for the film. Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era Trailer Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era key visual Ken Yamamoto directs Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era at animation studio CygamesPictures, with scenario direction and narrative planning by Tetsuya Kobari, a script by Kiyoko Yoshimura, character designs and chief animation direction by Jun Yamazaki and music by Masaru Yokoyama. The story of Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era is described as follows: Jungle Pocket, known to her close friends as “Pokke,” is a free-spirited Umamusume who has proven her dominance in the freestyle racing scene. Overwhelmed by Fuji Kiseki's majestic performance at a graded Twinkle Series race, she resolves to take on the Twinkle Series herself. Shortly after joining the Umamusume training school Tracen Academy, Pokke comes under the wing of Tanabe, a veteran trainer who fostered Fuji Kiseki's talent. Together, they aspire to dominate the Triple Crown series, a set of three races that can only be attempted once in a lifetime. Awaiting them are formidable rivals of Pokke's generation, whose talents surpass even her own. There's Dantsu Flame, whose diligence and determination to win are second to none; Manhattan Cafe, who chases the shadowy silhouette of a “friend” that only she can see; and Agnes Tachyon, a veritable mad scientist seeking to push the very boundaries of what is possible for Umamusume. These four runners take to the track with their very pride, spirit, and souls on the line. Past the finish of their epic clash is a door waiting to be opened—one that leads to the beginning of a new era. “ It doesn't matter who stands in my way! I'm gonna be the greatest!” Source: Official press release ©2024 Umamusume: Pretty Derby Movie Animation Project
