The official website for Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era, an upcoming theatrical anime film form the Umamusume: Pretty Derby franchise, released main trailers featuring its theme song “Ready!! Steady!! Derby!!” written/composed by singer-songwriter Masayoshi Oishi. This is the first time that he has worked on a song for the franchise.
100-second trailer
30-second trailer
Additionally, a key visual that depicts the film’s protagonist, Jungle Pocket, who is attempting to grab the key item of the film, “Prism,” has been released. The tagline reads: “Grab the Strongest.”
Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era is set to open in Japan on May 24, 2024. Ken Yamamoto directs and provides character designs and chief animation direction for the film at animation studio CygamesPictures. Tetsuya Kobari provides scenario direction and series composition, while Kiyoko Yoshimura provides the script.
The film’s official website describes its story:
Jungle Pocket, a.k.a. Pokke, is a Umamusume girl who has been running free in freestyle races, aiming to be the strongest. On a whim, Pokke watches a race in the Twinkle Series. She is shocked by Fuji Kiseki’s performance in the race, and decides to challenge for the Twinkle Series herself.Pokke enters “Toresen Academy,” where Umamusume girls gather, and under the guidance of trainer Tanabe, who raised Fuji Kiseki, she takes on the “Classic Triple Crown Race,” a race she is allowed to attempt only once in her lifetime. What awaited him there were rivals of the same generation who were even more talented than Pokke.Dedicated to her work, Dantsu Flame continues to work hard and honestly. Manhattan Cafe, running after a “friend” that only she can see. And Agnes Tachyon, a mad scientist who seeks beyond the possibilities of Uma Musume.These Umamusume girls put their pride, their will, and their souls on the line.
The hot and fierce battle opens the door to a new era.
Source: “Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era” official website Ⓒ2024 Movie “Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era” Production Committee
