The global stage of Hollywood recently played host to the highly anticipated world premiere of Umamusume: Cinderella Gray Cour 2. This special event offered fans an early glimpse of the anime, ahead of its Japanese broadcast. The screening, a free event that was part of an annual film festival, took place on October 4th at the iconic TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California. Following closely behind, the full Japanese broadcast premiered on October 5th. For those eager to catch all the action, the second cour of Umamusume: Cinderella Gray is now available for streaming in select territories. Viewers can find it on services such as the It’s Anime FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus, the It’s Anime YouTube channel, Prime Video, ADN, and Anime Onegai.
The series itself, adapted from a popular manga in Weekly Young Jump with over 8 million copies in circulation, chronicles the inspiring journey of an Umamusume from her humble beginnings. Our protagonist, Oguri Cap, hailing from the quiet countryside of Kasamatsu Tracen Academy, initially disrupted the racing world with her seemingly unstoppable rise. However, her dominance faced its greatest challenge when Tamamo Cross, currently at the pinnacle of racing, bested her and declared Oguri Cap her formidable rival.
Yet, Oguri Cap can’t afford to focus solely on Tamamo Cross. As top racers from around the globe converge in Japan, each ready to demonstrate their own prowess, our determined ashen racer must push beyond her perceived limits to stand a chance against the world’s best. Prepare for a captivating Cinderella story filled with unexpected twists and turns!
If you’re looking for more horse girl excitement, Crunchyroll also offers both Umamusume: Pretty Derby and its charming mini spin-off, UMAYON, for your viewing pleasure.