Box office revenue information for the first theatrical release of the anime "Uma Musume," titled "Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Begining of a New Era" (released on May 24), has been announced. In the first three days, the movie attracted 226,600 viewers and surpassed 354 million yen in box office revenue (according to Kogyo Tsushinsha).

The first theatrical release in the series features Jungle Pocket, who aims to become the strongest in the Twinkle Series. It depicts a new story of fierce competition with rivals of the same generation.

"Uma Musume" is a cross-media content that has gained popularity through its wide-ranging developments in games, manga, and anime, featuring characters modeled after real racehorses such as Special Week, Silence Suzuka, and Tokai Teio.

The first season of the TV anime aired from April to June 2018, the second season from January to March 2021, and the third season from October to December 2023. In Weekly Young Jump, a manga titled "Uma Musume Cinderella Gray," featuring Oguri Cap as the main character, is currently being serialized. Voice actors from the series have also appeared on music programs, being introduced as a "social phenomenon."

Theatrical Version Synopsis

Jungle Pocket, who boasts of aiming to be the strongest in running, is shocked by Fuji Kiseki's performance in the Twinkle Series and plunges into the world of racing. Debuting with his trainer, Jungle Pocket challenges the prestigious Classic Triple Crown race, which can only be run once in a lifetime. However, standing in his way are rivals of the same generation, such as Agnes Tachyon and Manhattan Cafe. The fierce battle to open the door to a new era begins now.

Source : ORICON NEWS