Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era (2024) | Movie

Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era movie

🎬 Title: Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era / ウマ娘プリティーダービー新時代の扉

Story: Jungle Pocket, a determined Umamusume, is on a quest to become the top racer as she enters the prestigious Classic Triple Crown series. But her journey is challenged by fierce competitors from her generation, who may possess even greater talent.

⭐ Rating: 7.6 (14 votes)

📅 Release date: 2024-05-24

⏱️ Runtime: 1h 48m

🎭 Genres: Animation, Drama, Comedy, Fantasy

🎬 Director: Ken Yamamoto

✍️ Writer: Kiyoko Yoshimura

🌍 Countries: Japan

🏢 Production companies: Cygames, CygamesPictures, TOHO

💼 Production:
| 📈 Revenue: $8,551,637

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👥 Cast: Yuri Fujimoto (Jungle Pocket (voice)), Sumire Uesaka (Agnes Tachyon (voice)), Yui Ogura (Manhattan Cafe (voice)), Haruna Fukushima (Dantsu Flame (voice)), Sora Tokui (T.M. Opera O (voice)), Eriko Matsui (Fuji Kiseki (voice)), Kanna Nakamura (Narita Top Road (voice)), Misaki Watada (Meisho Doto (voice)), Kenichi Ogata (Tanabe Trainer (voice)), Yurie Igoma (Shima (voice))

Editor’s note: In summary, Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era (2024) effectively embraces its Animation, Drama, Comedy, and Fantasy elements without feeling repetitive. Director Ken Yamamoto delivers a focused narrative, prioritizing character development over flashy sequences. The performances by Yuri Fujimoto, Sumire Uesaka, and Yui Ogura are subtle yet impactful. With a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes, the film manages to balance its themes well. While it has some imperfections, the overall positives far outweigh the negatives. If the storyline resonates with you, it’s definitely worth adding to your watchlist.

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