Top 5 Best Horse Racing Anime of All Time

Top 5 Best Horse Racing Anime of All Time

Top 5 Best Horse Racing Anime of All Time

5) Umayuru

Umayuru

Japanese name Umayuru
Number of episodes 17+
Gender Comedy, Sport
Studio(s) Scooter movies
Broadcast 2022

Another horse racing anime we have on this list is Umayuru. This is a series of short episodes broadcast over the web, each lasting 3 minutes. The anime features an all-female cast and chibi, anthropomorphic characters who enjoy horse racing.


4) Girls Jockey

Girls Jockey

Japanese name jockey girls
Number of episodes 1
Gender Sports
Studio(s) THAT
Broadcast 2019

Girls Jockey is a short, straight to the point DVD special and one of the very few horse racing anime. The action takes place during an undisclosed year in which a woman won the Japan Derby trophy, inspiring girls across the country to take an interest in male-dominated and often ignored sports.

Now, girls all over the country are taking up horse racing to compete and win major races like the Japan Derby, Tenno Shou, Arima Kinen, and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, among others.


3) Uma Musume: Nice Derby

Uma Musume: Pretty Derby

Japanese name Uma Musume Nice Derby
Number of episodes 13
Gender Sports, Comedy
Studio(s) Sound work
Broadcast 2018

In a strange twist, Uma Musume: Pretty Derby sees racehorses as horsewomen in a film. One of these racehorses, now named Special Week as a horse girl, enrolls at the prestigious Tracen Academy to become a racer.

After seeing another rider, Silence Suzuka, race, Special Week is impressed and wants to become a runner like her. She joins the racing team, Team Spica, and thus begins her journey to becoming a great runner alongside her teammates.


2) Teen Marching Band

Fanfare Of Adolescence

Japanese name Gunjo Marching Band
Number of episodes 13
Gender Sport, Theater
Studio(s) Lay Duce
Broadcast 2022

The most recent horse racing anime, Fanfare Of Adolescence, is about a teenage pop idol, Yuu Arimura, who leaves his stardom to become a horse jockey. This dream was inspired when he saw a derby and was fascinated by it.

Enrolled in a famous horse racing school, Yuu meets his other classmates, including Shun Kazanami and Amane Grace, and becomes friends with them. Shun's talent and Amane's confidence inspire him further as he works hard to achieve his dream of becoming a jockey.


1) Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 2

Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 2

Japanese name Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 2
Number of episodes 13
Gender Sports, Comedy
Studio(s) PAWorks
Broadcast 2021

The second season of the beloved horse racing anime, Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 2, received even more praise than its predecessor. It continues with the female riders as Team Spica goes on a winning streak.

This season's main character, Tokai Teiou, is on a roll right now and is aiming to win the Triple Crown. But the competition would not be so easy since she will have to face several strong competitors.

The list of top 5 horse racing anime of all time ends here. This is a pretty overlooked topic in the media, but with these anime, I hope that changes and we get even more awesome horses. In the meantime, take a look at our other exciting ones on .


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