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Umamusume: Pretty Derby is expanding even further with a newly announced TV anime adaptation of Umamusume: Cinderella Gray , based on the manga written by Masafumi Sugiura and illustrated by Taiyou Kuzumi that focuses on the character of Oguri Cap. The TV anime is scheduled to broadcast in 2025. An official website and social media channel was launched today for the series, alongside a teaser trailer on the announcement. Yuki Ito will direct Umamusume: Cinderella Gray at animation studio CygamesPictures. Aki Kindaichi will provide the series composition, with Takuya Miyahara and Keisuke Sasaki providing the character designs. Voice actor Tomoyo Takayanagi plays the role of Oguri Cap . Related: Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era Anime Film's First 7 Minutes Streamed Shueisha publishes the original Umamusume: Cinderella Gray manga by Taiyo Kuzumi in the Weekly Young Jump manga magazine with 15 volumes released in Japan to date. The story of Umamusume: Cinderella Gray follows Oguri Cap,...

Toho Movie's official YouTube channel has started streaming the first seven minutes of Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era , an all-new theatrical anime film from the Umamusume: Pretty Derby franchise. The clip will be available online for a limited time of one month from June 24. The clip includes an important scene in the film, where the protagonist Jungle Pocket, who has been running in freestyle races, is shocked by Fuji Kiseki's run and decides to challenge the Twinkle Series, as well as the opening movie featuring the theme song "Ready! Steady! Derby!" Related : Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era Anime Film Gallops Through 1 Billion Yen Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era opened in 331 theaters across Japan on May 24, 2024. The 108-minute film featuring Jungle Pocket (CV: Yuri Fujimoto) earned 354 million yen (2.26 million Usd) on 226,600 admissions in its first three-day weekend of May 24-26, making...

In its 11th weekend, Case Closed: The Million-dollar Pentagram , the 27th feature film in the Case Closed/Detective Conan anime franchise, earned 116 million yen on 82,000 admissions, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . The movie ranked fourth in the Japanese box office weekend, down two places from last week . Meanwhile, the Detective Conan anime film series' official Twitter confirmed that The Million-dollar Pentagram has earned a cumulative 15.05 billion yen (94.25 million Usd) on 10.52 million admissions since its release on April 12. The movie has become the 10th Japanese film to reach the 15 billion yen mark and the 15th highest-grossing film of all-time ever released in Japan, surpassing Makoto Shinkai's 2022 film Suzume with 14.94 billion yen (93.57 million Usd). To commemorate the film reaching 15 billion yen at Japanese box office, a newly drawn illustration by Gosho Aoyama , the original author of the Detective Conan manga series, was released on Twitter . The illustration features Kaito Kid, one of...

Horse girl dreams really do come true. An official English website , X (formerly Twitter) account and YouTube channel have opened for Cygames' Umamusume: Pretty Derby mobile game, which finally has its English debut planned. There's no date at the moment, but the free-to-play game with optional in-app purchases is racing toward iOS and Android devices. For now, the official accounts are asking folks to follow them for the latest news and updates. So far, the only video on the official YouTube is the Girls' Legend U opening movie . Related: Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era Anime Film Gallops Through 1 Billion Yen Crunchyroll streams the Umamusume: Pretty Derby anime adaptation and describes it like so: This is a tale of a world where "horse girls"; with glorious names and incredible running abilities live alongside humanity. Horse girl Special Week has moved from the country to the city to attend Tracen Academy.

Case Closed: The Million-dollar Pentagram , the 27th feature film in the Case Closed/Detective Conan anime franchise, earned 130 million yen on 92,000 admissions in its 10th weekend, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha , holding onto second place in the ranking after last weekend . 65 days after its initial release, The Million-dollar Pentagram has sold 10.4 million tickets total, with a cumulative total revenue almost reaching 14.9 billion yen (94.5 million Usd), making it the 10th top-grossing Japanese anime film in Japan and the 16th-highest grossing movie in Japan of all time . After making its first place debut last weekend, Bocchi The Rock! Re: — the first of the two-part recap films based on the Bocchi The Rock! TV anime series — slipped to fourth place in its second weekend. The second part, Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re: is set to open in Japan on August 9. Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era , an all-new feature film from the Umamusume: Pretty Derby franchise,...

Bocchi The Rock! Re: — the first of the two-part recap films based on the Bocchi The Rock! TV anime series — opened in 132 theaters across Japan on June 7, 2024. Despite the movie releasing in about one-third the number of theaters compared to other major films in Japan (around 370-380), Bocchi The Rock! Re: earned 218 million yen (1.39 million Usd) on 140,000 admissions in its first three-day weekend of June 7-9, making a first-place debut in the weekend box office ranking according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . The second recap film, Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re: is set to follow in Japan on August 9, 2024. As previously reported , Crunchyroll plans to bring the two recap films to theaters in North America. Related: Crunchyroll to Bring Bocchi The Rock! Recap Movies to North American Theaters Coming in second was Case Closed: The Million-dollar Pentagram , the 27th feature film in the Case Closed/Detective Conan anime franchise, one position up from...

In its eighth weekend of May 31- June 2, Case Closed: The Million-dollar Pentagram , the 27th feature film in the Case Closed/Detective Conan anime franchise, earned 229 million yen (1.47 million Usd) on 172,000 admissions according to Kogyo Tsushinsha , 24.7 percent down from last weekend , but keeping the same third-place position. As reported yesterday, the film's official website announced that The Million-dollar Pentagram had earned a cumulative 14.4 billion yen (91.57 million Usd) from 10.06 million ticket sales during its 52-day run through June 2 in Japan. It has already become the highest-grossing film in the C ase Closed/Detective Conan anime franchise, and the 16th top-grossing film of all-time ever released in Japan, surpassing Makoto Shinkai's 2019 film Weathering With You with 14.23 billion yen (90.38 million Usd). Related : Case Closed: The Million-dollar Pentagram Anime Film Surpasses 10 Million Ticket Sales After making its second place debut last weekend, Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era , an all-new...

Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era , an all-new feature film from the Umamusume: Pretty Derby franchise, opened in 331 theaters across Japan on May 24, 2024. The 108-minute film featuring Jungle Pocket (CV: Yuri Fujimoto) earned 354 million yen (2.26 million Usd) on 226,600 admissions in its first three-day weekend of May 24-26 according to Kogyo Tsushinsha , making its second place debut at the weekend box office. The film also ranked second in Filmarks' first-day satisfaction ranking with an average rating of 4.14/5.0 based on 962 reviews. After dominating the top spot for six consecutive weekends, Case Closed: The Million-dollar Pentagram , the 27th feature film in the Case Closed/Detective Conan anime franchise, slipped to third place for the first time. In its seventh weekend, the film earned 300 million yen (1.91 million Usd) on 200,000 admissions, 26.5 percent down from last weekend . As reported yesterday , The Million-dollar Pentagram now has accumulative of 14.01 billion yen (89.41 million Usd) earned from 9.77 million ticket sales,...

Welcome, readers, to Late to the Party , a column that's right on time when it comes to catching up on anime everyone's already watched. This column addresses a universal truth in regard to being an anime fan: an anime backlog is quite the powerful beast. Many of us have one, where we amass more and more content we have designated in the "planning to watch" category. How and why it takes so long to actually address this task varies from person to person, but the gratification of finally allocating the time is really quite splendid. Occasionally, it’s by watching a classic anime from yesteryear that you’ve had your eye on for quite some time. When I think of May, my curious little mind tends to gravitate toward the word “mayday,” as if a ship is being sunk. Based on this one small coincidence, I sought out an anime based on naval warfare.

The horse girls of Umamusume: Pretty Derby are fast... but are they fast enough to outrun two of cinemas most legendary monsters? A new collab poster puts that to the test! To celebrate the incoming Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era , a new poster combines the film's protagonists with the giant stars of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire . The new kaiju blockbuster premiered in the US in March and is currently in cinemas in Japan. Related: Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era Anime Film Tears up the Track in T.M. Opera O Character Trailer There's no word yet on whether this collab will extend further than the poster. Godzilla in particular is no stranger to anime collabs, between the long-running Hamtaro collab character Godziham-kun and the crossover events for Shin Godzilla and Rebuild of Evangelion . For the moment, though, it seems this is the extent of the team-up.

T.M. Opera O hits the track in the latest Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era character trailer! Check out her power and speed in the latest glimpse at the upcoming film. Sora Tokui returns to voice the character: Related: Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era Anime Film Releases Main Trailers Featuring Theme Song Related: Umamusume: Pretty Derby Road To The Top Gets Compilation Film in May 2024 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,...

Shining bright like a diamond and full of heart, every episode of this season's Gods' Games We Play anime pays off in spades with ending theme song "I'm Game!" by Hina Tachibana ( Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 3 Ed), for which a creditless version of the accompanying sequence was just released. Join the club with the first two episodes of the series, now streaming on Crunchyroll . Related: Gods' Games We Play Anime Raises the Stakes in Creditless Opening Theme Video Based on the light novels by Kei Sazane and Toiro Tomose, Gods' Games We Play is directed by Tatsuya Shiraishi at studio Liden Films, with series composition by Ntl, character designs by Yoshihiro Watanabe ( Haganai ) and music by Gin. Crunchyroll is simulcasting the series in sub and dub, and describes the story: In a world of idle gods, humans are forced into brain challenges with them. With three defeats, gods lose their right to challenge,...

We're not horsing around when we report that Umamusume: Pretty Derby Road To The Top , a four episode web anime series released in 2023 as part of the Umamusume: Pretty Derby mixed media franchise, is being compiled and re-edited into a theatrical anime film that will have a limited, two week release in Japan beginning on May 10, 2024. The film will feature newly animated scenes. Chengzi Liao directs Umamsume: Pretty Derby Road To The Top at animation studio CygamesPictures. The series focuses on three horse girls – Narita Top Road, Admire Vega, and T M Opera O – as they challenge the Classic Triple Crown racing series, and all four episodes have been published to YouTube . Crunchyroll currently streams Seasons 1, 2, and 3 of the Umamusume: Pretty Derby TV anime. Umamusume: Pretty Derby Road To The Top movie poster Related: Umamusume Pretty Derby Beginnings of a New Era Anime Film Release Main Trailers Featuring Theme Song...

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.

Welcome, readers, to Late to the Party , a column that's right on time when it comes to catching up on anime everyone's already watched. This column addresses a universal truth in regard to being an anime fan: an anime backlog is quite the powerful beast. Many of us have one, where we amass more and more content we have designated in the "planning to watch" category. How and why it takes so long to actually address this task varies from person to person, but the gratification of finally allocating the time is really quite splendid. Occasionally, it’s by watching a classic anime from yesteryear that you’ve had your eye on for quite some time. I’ve had today’s entry on my tentative watchlist for a while, and at long last, I’m ready to take the plunge. My dear readers, prepare yourself for the wonderful world of the horse girls.

Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era , an upcoming theatrical anime film based on the popular mixed media project created by Cygames, has revealed several additional cast members. The movie will run in Japanese cinemas beginning on May 24, 2024. The main cast of the film includes: Jungle Pocket voiced by Yuri Fujimoto Agnes Tachyon voiced by Sumire Uesaka Manhattan Cafe voiced by Yui Ogura Dantsu Flame voiced by Haruna Fukushima Jungle Pocket , Anges Tachyon , Manhattan Cafe , and Dantsu Flame character visuals Additional cast members (not pictured) include: Furioso voiced by Aki Sairenji Transcend voiced by Yui Tsukada Espoir City voiced by Asaka No Reason voiced by Hiyori Kono Still in Love voiced by Saki Miyashita Orfevre voiced by Yoko Hikasa Gentildonna voiced by Yu Serizawa Win Variation voiced by Hika Tsukishiro Ken Yamamoto directs and provides character designs and chief animation direction for Umamusume: Pretty Derby Beginning of a New Era at animation studio CygamesPictures.

Voice actor Azusa Tadokoro launched a crowdfunding campaign for her new photo book on February 14. It will be her second photo book following "Yohaku" released in November 2022. She loves bread, and it has been her dream since her debut to "go to France and try French bread if I were to go abroad," so France is the planned location for the photo shoot. She said, "I will have an opportunity to shoot a new photo book my first time in Europe and my first time in France. We will also launch a crowdfunding so that everyone can experience the atmosphere and sights of Paris in this memorable year of the Olympics, so please join us if you would like to participate! We will make it a great photo book, so please look forward to it!" The crowdfunding campaign is scheduled to run for a month from February 14 to March 14. And...

Four months ahead of the CD release in Japan, voice actor Hina Tachibana has posted a one-chorus preview video for her solo artist debut song, "I'm Game!," on her official YouTube channel . Her debut single is set to release from Pony Canyon on June 12, 2024, and its title tune will be featured as the ending theme for the spring 2024 TV anime Gods' Games We Play in which she is also cast as Pearl Diamond, one of the main characters. The song was also introduced for the first time during the live-streaming program to celebrate her solo artist debut, streamed on February 8. Related: Voice Actor Hina Tachibana Makes Solo Artist Debut with Gods' Games We Play Anime Ending Theme "I'm Game!" first press limited edition CD jacket Regular edition CD jacket After graduating from Japan Narration Acting Institute, Tachibana made her professional voice acting debut in 2018. Her well-known anime characters include Nagi...

The official YouTube channel for voice actor Ayaka Ohashi has started streaming her new music video " Flash Summit!!" Her well-known anime characters include Uzuki Shimamura in The Idolm@Ster Cinderella Girls , Saaya Yamabuki in BanG Dream! , and Vodka in Umamusume: Pretty Derby , The song was newly written/ composed by Unison Square Garden's bassist Tomoya Tabuchi as the lead track for her much-awaited fourth original album "Reflection" to release in Japan on March 27, 2024. It will have been three years since the release of her precious third original album "Wings" in December 2020. Ayaka Ohashi "Flash Summit!!" music video In addition to newly-recorded songs provided by Haruno, Bimi, Meg and R・O・N. her fourth album "Reflection" also includes her 11th single song "Be My Friend!!!" ( The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody opening theme) and 12th single song "Please, please!" ( Masamune-kun's Revenge R opening theme). "Be My Friend!!!" music video "Please,...