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The Best Episodes of Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 1

Every episode of Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 1!

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In a world very much like our own, great race horses of the past have a chance to be reborn as "horse girls"—girls with the ears and tails of horses as well as their speed

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 1 Episode 7 - Promise
    8.2/10(193 votes)

    S1:E7

    Team Spica is training to take down Rigil. Special Week realizes she really wants to race with Silence Suzuka, and decides to talk to the Trainer about it...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 1 Episode 12 - Stage of Dreams
    8.0/10(175 votes)

    S1:E12

    It’s the second day of a special weekend for Team Spica. Special Week has to carry the dreams of her trainer and herself. The expectations of her rivals, teammates and her mother. It’s finally time for the greatest race in Japan to begin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ryo Ikeda

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  3. Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 1 Episode 11 - Welcome Back!
    7.6/10(167 votes)

    S1:E11

    The Open Special is overflowing with spectators, and everyone has their eye on the turf, waiting for one horse girl to make her return after about a year.

    Director:Shu Honma
    Writer:Yoko Yonaiyama

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  4. Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 1 Episode 5 - The Derby With Rivals
    7.5/10(178 votes)

    S1:E5

    Special Week starts training even harder to prepare for the Japanese Derby. Her rivals, El Condor Pasa and Seiun Sky, are training hard, as well. Suzuka also tries to help Special Week get even stronger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 1 Episode 9 - Dreams of Spica
    7.4/10(168 votes)

    S1:E9

    The Trainer plans a summer training camp for the members of Spica to help get them get in even better shape. He sees Special Week and Silence Suzuka worrying too much about each other, and makes a plan to help them move forward.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 1 Episode 2 - The Debut Race Out of Nowhere
    7.2/10(193 votes)

    S1:E2

    Special Week is told she has only a week to prepare for her debut race. Symboli Rudolf, the student council president, and Silence Suzuka try to help her prepare, but she's rather nervous..

    Directors:Yuriko Abe, Fumihiko Suganuma
    Writer:Pierre Sugiura

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  7. Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 1 Episode 4 - Special Training!
    7.2/10(177 votes)

    S1:E4

    Special Week begins training with Spica in order to raise her chances in the Japan Derby. The Trainer has an idea for Special Week that could help her out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yoko Yonaiyama

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  8. Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 1 Episode 8 - For You
    7.2/10(169 votes)

    S1:E8

    Silence Suzuka and Special Week start working hard with Team Spica in order to keep their promises to one another. Rigil is still doing very well in their races, while Grass Wonder looks forward to her race with Special Week.

    Director:Tomoaki Ohta
    Writer:Yoko Yonaiyama

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  9. Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 1 Episode 10 - No Matter How Many Times I Lose
    7.2/10(166 votes)

    S1:E10

    Special Week is working hard to keep her promise, but the Trainer wants her to rest instead, and has her go back home temporarily. The other members of Spica also work towards their goals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Ryo Ikeda

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  10. Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 1 Episode 3 - First Big Win
    7.1/10(181 votes)

    S1:E3

    Special Week has completed her debut race, and has become the center of attention among her classmates. She starts to train with the other members of Spica, but the Trainer has a suggestion to help make her the best horse girl in Japan.

    Director:Tomoaki Ohta
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 1 Episode 6 - Autumn Skies and Horse Girls
    7.1/10(168 votes)

    S1:E6

    Team Spica has more members, and now they're enjoying the Fall Twinkle Series Fan Appreciation Fair. Special Week has gotten quite close to Silence Suzuka, and plan to go around the fair together, but Silence Suzuka makes a surprising announcement...

    Director:Shu Honma
    Writer:Ryo Ikeda

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  12. Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 1 Episode 1 - Gate of Dreams!
    7.0/10(208 votes)

    S1:E1

    Special Week wants to become Japan's best horse girl and has transferred into Tracen Academy. She sees her first race, and has her heart stolen by Silence Suzuka. She tries to join the same team, but...

    Directors:Tomoaki Ohta, Kei Oikawa
    Writer:Pierre Sugiura

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  13. Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 1 Episode 13 - Echo, Fanfare!
    6.6/10(182 votes)

    S1:E13

    Eighteen horse girls will compete in the Winter Dream Trophy, giving hopes and dreams to their fans. It’s a dream come true, and the Trainer will see everything in all its wonder.

    Directors:Shu Honma, Tomoaki Ohta
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Promise" is the best rated episode of "Umamusume: Pretty Derby" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 193 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/7/2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Stage of Dreams".