Uma Musume Pretty Derby

The franchise has had a significant cultural impact, particularly in Japan, becoming a multi-billion dollar franchise that transcends traditional media. The franchise also consistently emphasizes universal themes like perseverance, teamwork, personal growth, and overcoming challenges, which resonate with a broad audiences.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McNeal |first=Stormie |date=January 9, 2025 |title=What Is The Uma Musume Franchise, And Why Is It Popular In Japan?! |url=https://gamerant.com/what-is-the-uma-musume-franchise-why-is-it-popular-in-japan/ |access-date=July 6, 2025 |website=GameRant |archive-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250109050411/https://gamerant.com/what-is-the-uma-musume-franchise-why-is-it-popular-in-japan/ |url-status=live}}</ref> While its primary market is Japan, the game has also been released in other Asia-Pacific territories, and an English version is anticipated, indicating its potential for broader global impact.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Astle |first=Aaron |date=June 28, 2025 |title=Uma Musume: Pretty Derby launches globally today after racing to $2.6bn on mobile in Japan |url=https://www.pocketgamer.biz/uma-musume-pretty-derby-launches-globally-today-after-racing-to-26bn-on-mobile-in-japan/ |access-date=July 6, 2025 |website=Pocket Gamer |archive-date=June 28, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250628053340/https://www.pocketgamer.biz/uma-musume-pretty-derby-launches-globally-today-after-racing-to-26bn-on-mobile-in-japan/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

The franchise has had a significant cultural impact, particularly in Japan, becoming a multi-billion dollar franchise that transcends traditional media. The franchise also consistently emphasizes universal themes like perseverance, teamwork, personal growth, and overcoming challenges, which resonate with a broad audiences.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McNeal |first=Stormie |date=January 9, 2025 |title=What Is The Uma Musume Franchise, And Why Is It Popular In Japan?! |url=https://gamerant.com/what-is-the-uma-musume-franchise-why-is-it-popular-in-japan/ |access-date=July 6, 2025 |website=GameRant |archive-date=January 9, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250109050411/https://gamerant.com/what-is-the-uma-musume-franchise-why-is-it-popular-in-japan/ |url-status=live}}</ref> While its primary market is Japan, the game has also been released in other Asia-Pacific territories, and an English version is anticipated, indicating its potential for broader global impact.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Astle |first=Aaron |date=June 28, 2025 |title=Uma Musume: Pretty Derby launches globally today after racing to $2.6bn on mobile in Japan |url=https://www.pocketgamer.biz/uma-musume-pretty-derby-launches-globally-today-after-racing-to-26bn-on-mobile-in-japan/ |access-date=July 6, 2025 |website=Pocket Gamer |archive-date=June 28, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250628053340/https://www.pocketgamer.biz/uma-musume-pretty-derby-launches-globally-today-after-racing-to-26bn-on-mobile-in-japan/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

In Umamusume's first week of its global release, Steam's player charts revealed that there was a consistent rate between a minimum of 15,000 to a max of 30,000 players, with content creators such as [[Ludwig Ahgren]] and many more having played and enjoyed the game. As well as the 2025 [[Anime Expo]] having life size statues of some of the characters. Many people on social media have commented on the racing aspect of the game, and making people more aware of the real life horses the characters are based on.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Placido |first=Dani Di |date=July 3, 2025 |title=What Is ‘Umamusume: Pretty Derby’? Viral Horse Girl Gacha, Explained |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2025/07/03/what-is-umamusume-pretty-derby-the-viral-horse-girl-game-explained/ |access-date=July 5, 2025 |website=Forbes |archive-date=July 6, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250706105217/https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2025/07/03/what-is-umamusume-pretty-derby-the-viral-horse-girl-game-explained/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Umamusume: Pretty Derby Steam Charts |url=https://steamdb.info/app/3224770/charts/ |access-date=2025-07-05 |website=SteamDB |archive-date=July 6, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250706223703/https://steamdb.info/app/3224770/charts/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

In Umamusume's first week of its global release, Steam's player charts revealed that there was a consistent rate between a minimum of 15,000 to a max of 30,000 players, with content creators such as [[Ludwig Ahgren]] and many more having played and enjoyed the game, as well as Cygames' panel at [[Anime Expo]] 2025 having life size statues of some of the characters. Many people on social media have commented on the racing aspect of the game, and drive interest and awareness towards the real life horses the characters are based on.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Placido |first=Dani Di |date=July 3, 2025 |title=What Is ‘Umamusume: Pretty Derby’? Viral Horse Girl Gacha, Explained |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2025/07/03/what-is-umamusume-pretty-derby-the-viral-horse-girl-game-explained/ |access-date=July 5, 2025 |website=Forbes |archive-date=July 6, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250706105217/https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2025/07/03/what-is-umamusume-pretty-derby-the-viral-horse-girl-game-explained/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Umamusume: Pretty Derby Steam Charts |url=https://steamdb.info/app/3224770/charts/ |access-date=2025-07-05 |website=SteamDB |archive-date=July 6, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250706223703/https://steamdb.info/app/3224770/charts/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

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