Uma Musume Pretty Derby is a much talked about anime jointly produced by Cygames, TOHO animation, and Lantis. The original is a smartphone app scheduled for release in 2018, with the anime airing ahead of the release. In this article, we'll be introducing the appeal of horse racing, the subject of Uma Musume!
What is Uma Musume?
This story is set in a world where girls named after legendary horses from another world, known as Uma Musume, live alongside humans. While humans rejoice and despair over the Uma Musume's incredible running, the Uma Musume themselves strive to be faster than anyone else, captivating the audience with their performances. This is a coming-of-age story centered around Special Week, who moves to Tokyo to become the best Uma Musume in Japan in this world.
The Allure of Horse Racing Part 1: The Competition
Just like the anime Uma Musume, the suspenseful plot twists, where you never know which horse will win until the very end, are sure to send viewers into a state of both joy and sorrow. The fact that animals compete seriously in races is something that other animals don't have is probably one of the reasons why it's so exciting.
The Appeal of Horse Racing Part 2: Tactics
As with any competitive event, researching your opponent's tendencies and deciding where to make your bet can have a major impact on your outcome. I think the tactics used by the jockeys are one of the attractions of horse racing.
The Appeal of Horse Racing Part 3: Pedigree
This is a unique experience for longtime horse racing fans, but watching the offspring of once-popular thoroughbreds flourish across generations can feel like watching over your own child. That's something you can only enjoy at horse racing.
The Appeal of Horse Racing #4: Watching
Unlike other sports or concerts, one of the biggest attractions of horse racing is that it's almost always inexpensive if you just want to watch the horses. There are racetracks in most major cities, and when it's a big race, you can join in on the excitement with a huge crowd. In some cases, it's a great way to relieve stress.
The Charm of Horse Racing #5: The Joy of Thinking
After all, it's gambling, so you bet. You gather information about the horses and think carefully. And when your predictions turn out to be correct, the satisfaction is incredible. One of the great attractions of horse racing is that it's not just about luck, but also about thinking carefully before you bet.
The Appeal of Horse Racing #6: Easy to Do
Even if you can't easily get to the racetrack, there are plenty of places to buy bets. Best of all, you can start with just 100 yen. And since races are generally only held on weekends, you can use weekdays to make your predictions.
The Appeal of Horse Racing #7: Horse Names
While Haruurara, Kitasan Black, and Deep Impact are well-known, there are many racehorses with truly cool and unique names. Apparently, there's even a horse named Handsome Dayazu, like Omawarisan and Nertos Guasa (lol). It's fun to hear the commentators call out the names of these horses. Personally, I think El Condor Pasa is the coolest name.
The Appeal of Horse Racing #8: Dreams
And the most thrilling part of all is the dream of winning a million-yen bet. It's not something you can easily win, but if you do win, you often hear stories of how a 100-yen bet can turn into hundreds of thousands or even millions. That's almost impossible with pachinko, so I think it's a truly dreamlike form of gambling.
The Appeal of Horse Racing
Horse racing offers endless ways to enjoy horses, whether you simply admire them, get excited about the results, or dream about horses. I think it would be great to see the heated races and the horses' lives with your own eyes, just like in the anime Uma Musume. I hope that this Uma Musume will be a catalyst for excitement in both industries, and I will be secretly cheering for you!
