4.2/1016 votesLoading...#1 - The Start Line
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/2023
Kitasan Black is down in the dumps over her poor showing in the Japanese Derby, especially when compared to the star horse girl Duramente. Her dream of being like her idol Tokai Teio seems farther away than ever.
Director: Takumi Narita
Writer: Shingo Nagai
4.2/1012 votesLoading...#2 - The Dream Never Ends
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/19/2023
The time has come for the public to vote for the horse girls that will participate in the Arima Kinen, and Kitasan Black stands a good chance of making the cut. Everyone talks about their plans for the future while celebrating Satono Diamond's debut.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
4.6/1014 votesLoading...#3 - The Stage Long Dreamed Of
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 10/5/2023
Kitasan Black hopes to duplicate Tokai Teio's feat of winning the Japanese Derby after coming in third at the Satsukishou. But the Japanese Derby's course layout doesn't support her strengths as a racer...
Director: Taisuke Tsukuda
Writer: Shingo Nagai
5.5/1023 votesLoading...#4 - Echo, Fanfare!
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/18/2018
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.
Director: Shu Honma, Tomoaki Ohta
Writer: N/A
5.6/108 votesLoading...#5 - My Own Shine
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/26/2023
Kitasan Black is stuck in a losing streak. While talking to Nice Nature, she gets the idea to attempt a more intensive training regimen, since she's not prone to injury. Trainer isn't convinced that's such a good idea...
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
5.9/1023 votesLoading...
6.0/1028 votesLoading...#8 - Meetings
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/2021
Team Spica goes for their first shrine visit of the year. After praying for victory, Tokai Teio resolves herself to face rival Mejiro McQueen in the upcoming Spring Tennoushou. But before then, Mejiro McQueen must first make it through the Hanshin Daishouten preliminary.
Director: Shigatsu Yoshikawa
Writer: Ryo Ikeda
6.1/1024 votesLoading...#9 - Autumn Skies and Horse Girls
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/30/2018
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
6.1/1028 votesLoading...#10 - TM Showdown!
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2021
In preparation for the Spring Tennoushou, Tokai Teio joins the spectators at another race, the Satsukishou. There, while watching Triple Crown hopeful Mihono Bourbon battle for first, she comes to a realization. Meanwhile, Mejiro McQueen cannot hide her frustration upon learning that the world has its money on Tokai Teio.
Director: Tomoaki Ohta
Writer: N/A
6.1/1028 votesLoading...#11 - Searching for a Reason
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/2021
After tasting her first defeat, Tokai Teio is listless for days. Finally, Trainer approaches her and tells her that, as Team Spica's leader, there is a place she must visit. Meanwhile, Mihono Bourbon has her attention focused on the upcoming Kikkkashou.
Director: Shu Honma
Writer: Yoko Yonaiyama
6.2/1024 votesLoading...#12 - Dreams of Spica
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/21/2018
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.2/1025 votesLoading...#13 - Welcome Back!
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/4/2018
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
6.2/1023 votesLoading...#14 - Stage of Dreams
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/11/2018
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: N/A
Writer: Ryo Ikeda
6.2/1029 votesLoading...#15 - Together
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 3/23/2021
As Tokai Teio continues to train in preparation for her return to racing, Mejiro McQueen notices something strange.
Director: Taisuke Tsukuda, Kei Oikawa
Writer: N/A
6.3/1026 votesLoading...#16 - For You
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/14/2018
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
6.3/1028 votesLoading...#17 - Never Gonna Give It Up!
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2021
The Japanese Derby is over, and Tokai Teio's injuries have landed her in rehabilitation. She's determined to recover by the Kikkashou, the last race she needs for the Triple Crown. Meanwhile Nice Nature throws herself into training with the rest of Team Canopus, determined to claim victory at the Kikkashou herself.
Director: Taisuke Tsukuda
Writer: Yoko Yonaiyama
6.4/1028 votesLoading...#18 - First Big Win
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/9/2018
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: N/A
6.4/1026 votesLoading...#19 - The Derby With Rivals
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/23/2018
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.4/1034 votesLoading...#20 - Tokai Teio
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/2021
All eyes are on Tokai Teio as she takes on the Japanese Derby, ready to gallop in Symboli Rudolf's footsteps and become an undefeated Triple Crown Horse Girl. The stands are full. The track is set. It's time to see which horse girl fortune favors!
Director: Takumi Narita
Writer: N/A
6.4/1027 votesLoading...#21 - Unbeaten Champion
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2021
After many trials and tribulations, it is finally time for Team Spica to race in the Spring Tennoushou. Trainer acknowledges that Mejiro McQueen has the advantage when it comes to long distance, but it's hard to imagine Tokai Teio losing after all the growth she's shown. Come what may, everything will be decided at the finish line.
Director: Arata Nishizuki
Writer: N/A
6.4/1028 votesLoading...#22 - Stopwatch
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/2/2021
Team Spica is stunned by BNW's outstanding performance at the Japanese Derby. Meanwhile, Tokai Teio is supposed to be focused on making her comeback in the Takarazuka Kinen, but ends up fracturing a bone for the third time. The doctor tells her that even after it heals, there's a chance she'll never get her old speed back again.
Director: Tomoaki Ohta
Writer: Yoko Yonaiyama
6.4/1028 votesLoading...#23 - One Day, Without a Doubt
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/9/2021
No longer able to run at full speed, Tokai Teio realizes that she'll never win again. Left with no reason to race, she plans to withdraw from Team Spica, but Trainer asks her to put on one last show for her fans.
Director: Ayataka Tanemura
Writer: Yoko Yonaiyama
6.4/107 votesLoading...#24 - Proving Oneself
Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 11/2/2023
Satono Diamond runs in the Japanese Derby, the race coming down to a photo finish. Meanwhile, Kitasan's times are better than ever after her intense training session. But Kitasan's hopes might be dashed by Duramente's recovery...
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
6.5/1032 votesLoading...#25 - Gate of Dreams!
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/2/2018
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...
Director: Tomoaki Ohta, Kei Oikawa
Writer: N/A
The Worst Episodes of Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Every episode of Umamusume: Pretty Derby ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Umamusume: Pretty Derby!
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...
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Worst Episodes Summary
"The Start Line" is the worst rated episode of "Umamusume: Pretty Derby". It scored 4.2/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Takumi Narita and written by Shingo Nagai, it aired on 10/12/2023. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Dream Never Ends".
