ROAD TO THE TOP
Umamusume: Pretty Derby: ROAD TO THE TOP (ウマ娘 プリティーダービー ROAD TO THE TOP, Umamusume Puritī Dābī Rōdo tuu za Toppu) is an ONA focusing on Narita Top Road, Admire Vega and T.M. Opera O. It premiered on the PAKA TUBE! Youtube Channel on April 2023, with Cygames Pictures as its producer, and Chengzhi Liao as its director. A recap movie was announced at 5th EVENT ARENA TOUR GO BEYOND, set to premiere on May 10, 2024 on Japanese theatres.
Summary
Three top-tier horse girls seek to prove themselves in the Japanese triple crown. Narita Top Road has her classmates and coach holding onto their hopes for her. Admire Vega has the memory of her sister whom she wishes to honor. And T.M. Opera O? She simply knows she was destined for greatness and is looking for the biggest opportunity to prove it. Each of them has their own story, but as they run up against each other, will they all arrive at that chance to stand at the top?[1]
Songs
Opening Theme
Insert Song
Ichibanboshi ga Kakeru Sora (ep 4)
Ending Theme
Glorious Moment! (Instrumental, ep 1-3)
Umapyoi Densetsu (ep 4)
Episodes
Nº Episode | Title | Air Date |
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1 | A Dream's Starting Gate (夢のはじまり, Yume no Hajimari) | April 16, 2023 |
2 | A Glorious Stage (栄光の舞台, Eikō no Butai) | April 23, 2023 |
3 | Reason to Run (走る理由, Hashiru Riyū) | April 30, 2023 |
4 | One Dream (想いはひとつ, Omoi wa Hitotsu) | May 7, 2023 |