**"Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray"** is a TV anime based on the mega-popular manga serialized in Weekly Young Jump.
Surpassing **8 million copies** in cumulative circulation, a spinoff from Cygames' multimedia project "Uma Musume Pretty Derby."
The protagonist is **Oguri Cap**, called the "Gray Monster"!
Rising from the deserted local "Kasamatsu Trainers' School" to central, a heated youth story of her eventually becoming a legend in Japanese horse racing.
In Season 2, the **"Japan Cup"** finally becomes the stage, depicting fierce battles against the world's top Uma Musume!
Won **Best Anime Award** at overseas Anime Corner for Spring 2025 anime!
Described as a "true Cinderella story" as the first case in history to claim the top spot through a late surge 🏆
① "Monster" Oguri Cap's Overwhelming Running
The "ash-covered girl" challenging from local racing to central, and then the world.
Easy-going and natural, but transforms to an intense expression during races!
Her overwhelming closing speed and fighting spirit are worthy of the name "Gray Monster" 🔥
② Strongest Rival Tamamo Cross
A gray Uma Musume like Oguri, becoming the biggest wall for her.
The famous line "What's the world matter now, I'll blow past everyone!" is hot!
The "Gray Showdown" at the Tenno Sho (Autumn) is one of the work's biggest highlights ⚔️
③ Hot Drama of Sports × Horse Racing
The charm is sports/battle manga elements that set it apart from other Uma Musume works.
Such intensity that the phrase "Cinderella Gray-ing" was born!
Race scene animation and direction are history-making quality ✨
④ Season 2 is Battle Against the "World"!
International Uma Musume gathering at the Japan Cup!
Unique powerful opponents appear including Italy's representative Tony Bianca and America's Obey Your Master.
The heated battle of Japan vs the World begins 🌍
⑤ Moving Story Based on True History
Carefully depicting the legend of the real famous horse Oguri Cap.
The tragedy of not being able to run in the Japanese Derby due to no classic registration, the comeback overcoming two setbacks...
A moving story "remembered more than recorded" 😭
① Clash with the World at Japan Cup
The Japan Cup becomes Season 2's biggest highlight!
Starting with world's strongest Tony Bianca who won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, top competitors from various countries gather in Japan!
Can Oguri and Tamamo overcome the world's wall... pay attention 🏆
② Oguri Cap's "Zone" Awakening
The "Zone Awakening" that Tamamo Cross showed in Season 1.
Will Oguri Cap also reach this state!?
A domain beyond limits that only era-creating Uma Musume can enter... must-see ⚡
③ Road to Arima Kinen
In history, Oguri achieved her first GI victory at the 1988 Arima Kinen.
In Season 2, development toward Arima Kinen after Japan Cup is expected.
Will the legendary race where "Oguri Call" echoed be depicted...!? 🎉
④ Berno Light's Growth
Berno Light, Oguri's childhood friend and teammate.
She who has supported since Kasamatsu days will also have highlight moments in Season 2!?
Pay attention to her story of continuing to chase Oguri 💕
⑤ Trainer Kitahara's Tactics
Trainer Kitahara Minoru who won "Best Male Character Award" at Anime Trending!
What strategy will he devise for the battle against the world...
The master-student bond of unwavering belief in Oguri is must-see 🏫
① Kasamatsu Arc ~Beginning of the Ash-Covered Girl~
At Kasamatsu Trainers' School, a deserted local racecourse in Gifu Prefecture, one Uma Musume appeared.
Her name is Oguri Cap.
Discovered by Trainer Kitahara, days of challenging races with Berno Light begin.
Through fierce battles with gray rival Fuji Masa March, Oguri grew 🌱
② Central Transfer Arc ~Monster, to Central~
Oguri who showed invincible strength at Kasamatsu transfers to Central Trainers' School.
However, running in the Japanese Derby was not possible due to no classic registration...
Still, winning 6 consecutive graded races at Central, the name "Gray Monster" spreads.
Symboli Rudolf's "Don't disrespect Central" is a famous line ⚔️
③ Gray Showdown Arc ~Meeting the Strongest~
At the Tenno Sho (Autumn), Oguri clashes with Tamamo Cross, hailed as the strongest active!
The "Gray Showdown" between two grays became a social phenomenon.
Oguri, defeated by Tamamo Cross, resolves to aim for even higher...
"Wait for me, I'll definitely catch up" 🔥
④ Season 1 Finale "Japan's Best"
Season 1 Episode 13's subtitle is "Japan's Best."
The Tenno Sho (Autumn) conclusion is depicted, with Tamamo Cross awakening the "Zone"!
Shaking off Oguri to win, proving the title of Japan's Best.
But Oguri's challenge truly begins now...! Next is the battle against the "World" 🌍
⑤ Season 2 to "Japan Cup"
Season 2 is set at the international invitational GI "Japan Cup"!
Top Uma Musume gather from Italy, England, America, and New Zealand!
Oguri Cap challenging the world alongside Tamamo Cross, with Japan's pride on the line!
The "Monster's" next battle is—the "World"! 🏆
📺 TV Broadcast
Air Time: Every Sunday 16:30~
Broadcasting: TBS network 28 stations nationwide
Season 2: Premiered October 5, 2025 (Sunday)!
BS11: Every Tuesday 25:00~ from October 14
AT-X: Every Wednesday 21:30~ from October 8
🌐 Streaming Services
Early streaming from 17:00 after TV broadcast:
• ABEMA
• Netflix
• U-NEXT
• Anime Houdai
Also sequentially streaming on various streaming sites 📱
Oguri Cap (CV: Chiya Takayanagi)
The protagonist of this work, an Uma Musume called the "Gray Monster."
Easy-going, natural, and most notably a big eater!
But during races, overwhelms everything with intense running.
🔥Trivia: The model racehorse Oguri Cap was so loved that fans sent his favorite carrots, apples, and honey daily even after retirement. 6,000 people from Niikappu Town's population once visited 🥕
Tamamo Cross (CV: Naomi Ozora)
Oguri's biggest rival, a gray Uma Musume hailed as the strongest active.
Kansai dialect with a strong-willed personality, but proven ability!
"What's the world matter now, I'll blow past everyone!" is her famous line.
🔥Trivia: Very different personality from anime and game versions—so different in Cinderella Gray that people say "Who are you?" A full-on sports-heated character ⚔️
Berno Light (CV: Momoko Seto)
Oguri's classmate and childhood friend, member of Kitahara Team.
Kind-hearted and honest, great at comebacks!
A hard worker who continues supporting Oguri, with inner strength.
🔥Trivia: Actually a Cinderella Gray original character! An Uma Musume not existing in history, but immensely popular among fans 💕