by It was announced late on the night of the 27th that the first film adaptation of the Uma Musume project, the movie version of Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Door to a New Era, will be released on May 24, 2024.
[Video included] Jungle Pocket burns with fighting spirit and says, “I’m the strongest!” – Special trailer for the movie “Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Door to a New Era” This was revealed in the “special news PV” video that was aired after the airing of the final episode of “Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 3” and the 13th episode “And Your…”, and the sudden announcement caused surprise and anticipation from trainers (fans) on SNS. Came one after another.
The following includes references to Season 3, Episode 13. The anime series of this project include the TV anime “Uma Musume Pretty Derby” broadcast in 2018, the TV anime “Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 2” broadcast in 2021, and the TV anime “Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 2” broadcast in 2023.
A total of 4 series have been produced: “Uma Musume Pretty Derby ROAD TO THE TOP” and the TV anime “Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 3”, each with a story starring a character based on a racehorse that created an era. Unfolds. It has been revealed that the new Uma Musume “Jungle Pocket” will be the main character in the movie version of “Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Door to a New Era,” which was announced as the next latest anime in the series.
The teaser visual released on the same day depicts the brave figure of Jungle Pocket with a sense of speed and the catchphrase “I am the strongest,” expectations are high for the new story that will be created through friendly competition with rivals of the same generation. While expectations were still high over the announcement of such a “super hot” movie, one scene that unfolded in the 13th and final episode became a hot topic of discussion.
In episode 13, the whole story of the Arima Kinen race, the retirement race for Kitasan Black, the main character of this work, was delivered. Still, in the scene before the race, “Today we will deliver from here, in front of the paddock of Nakayama Racecourse.” A character resembling famous comedian Shinji Saito of Jungle Pocket appears speaking to the TV camera.
The character only appeared in one short scene, but later in the ending staff roll, it was revealed that the character’s name was “Saito-san” and that Shinji Saito himself provided the voice. To. The appearance of Shinji Saito from Jungle Pocket in the episode where it was announced that Jungle Pocket would be made into a movie as the main character drew attention from trainers and viewers who wondered if it was a foreshadowing. Furthermore, there are more connections between Shinji Saito and horse racing.
In addition to owning Omata Seshima Shita, a racehorse out of Jungle Pocket, the trainer also revealed that he had multiple connections with Arima Kinen. It was shared by many people and praised as a stylish casting that brought more depth to the work. 2023 Anime “Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 3” Production Committee
