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The Worst Episodes of Umamusume: Pretty Derby

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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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  1. 5.1/10(22 votes)

    #1 - The Start Line

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    S3:E2

    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.

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  2. 5.1/10(17 votes)

    #2 - The Dream Never Ends

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    S3:E3

    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.

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  3. 5.3/10(19 votes)

    #3 - The Stage Long Dreamed Of

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    S3:E1

    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...

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  4. 5.5/10(26 votes)

    #4 - Echo, Fanfare!

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    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.

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  5. 6.0/10(26 votes)

    #5 - No Matter How Many Times I Lose

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    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.

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    Writer:Ryo Ikeda
  6. 6.1/10(34 votes)

    #6 - What I Feel

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    S2:E11

    Tokai Teio trains to race once more, having had a change of heart. She thanks almost everyone who helped her through her ordeal, but finds herself struggling to be honest with Mejiro McQueen.

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    Director:Shu Honma
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  8. 6.2/10(13 votes)

    #7 - My Own Shine

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    S3:E4

    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...

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  9. 6.3/10(27 votes)

    #8 - Autumn Skies and Horse Girls

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    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...

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    Director:Shu Honma
    Writer:Ryo Ikeda
  10. 6.3/10(27 votes)

    #9 - Dreams of Spica

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    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.

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  11. 6.4/10(29 votes)

    #10 - Welcome Back!

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    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.

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    Director:Shu Honma
  12. 6.4/10(26 votes)

    #11 - Stage of Dreams

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    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.

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    Writer:Ryo Ikeda
  13. 6.4/10(35 votes)

    #12 - Meetings

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    S2:E3

    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.

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  14. 6.4/10(35 votes)

    #13 - TM Showdown!

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    S2:E4

    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.

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    Director:Tomoaki Ohta
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  15. 6.5/10(31 votes)

    #14 - First Big Win

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    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.

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    Director:Tomoaki Ohta
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  16. 6.5/10(36 votes)

    #15 - Promise

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    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...

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  17. 6.5/10(29 votes)

    #16 - For You

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    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.

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  18. 6.6/10(36 votes)

    #17 - Gate of Dreams!

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    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...

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  19. 6.6/10(31 votes)

    #18 - Special Training!

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    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.

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  20. 6.6/10(29 votes)

    #19 - The Derby With Rivals

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    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.

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  21. 6.6/10(35 votes)

    #20 - Never Gonna Give It Up!

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    S2:E2

    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.

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  22. 6.6/10(36 votes)

    #21 - Searching for a Reason

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    S2:E6

    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.

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    Director:Shu Honma
  23. 6.7/10(35 votes)

    #22 - The Debut Race Out of Nowhere

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    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..

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  24. 6.7/10(41 votes)

    #23 - Tokai Teio

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    S2:E1

    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!

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    Director:Takumi Narita
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  25. 6.7/10(37 votes)

    #24 - Together

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    S2:E12

    As Tokai Teio continues to train in preparation for her return to racing, Mejiro McQueen notices something strange.

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  26. 6.8/10(34 votes)

    #25 - Unbeaten Champion

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    S2:E5

    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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Start Line" is the worst rated episode of "Umamusume: Pretty Derby". It scored 5.1/10 based on 22 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".