How to Watch the Umamusume Anime in Order (2026)

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Discover the fan-favorite order to watch Umamusume in

Co-authored by Simon Zeng and Sophie Burkholder, BA

Last Updated: May 22, 2026 Fact Checked

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Chronological Order

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Release Order

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Where to Watch

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FAQs

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Umamusume has become one of the most-watched and most-talked-about anime in recent years. But, if you’re a new fan (or just an avid re-watcher) of the horse racing series, where should you even start? We’re here to tell you, with this quick and simplified guide to the ultimate (and correct!) Umamusume watch order. Whether you want to watch the anime in chronological order, stream it in release order, or find out where you can even watch it, we’ve got you covered!

What’s the best Umamusume watch order?

Most fans recommend that you watch Umamusume in chronological order, following the timeline of events as they happen in the universe of the anime. If you’d like to watch Umamusume in chronological order, follow this list:

Cinderella Gray
Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 1
BNW no Chikai
Umayon
Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 2
1st Anniversary Special Animation
Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 3
Umamusume: A New Era Begins
Umamusume: Pretty Derby ROAD TO THE TOP

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Umamusume Chronological Watch Order

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Follow this list to watch the series’ events unfold in the correct order. If you want to watch Umamusume according to the chronological timeline within the show’s universe, this is the watch order for you! This is also the most commonly recommended Umamusume watch order by fans of the anime, so you have good taste! Here’s the complete chronological watch order:^{[1]
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- Cinderella Gray (Prequel TV series with 13 episodes – released in 2025)
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 1 (16 episodes – released in 2018)
- BNW no Chikai (3 episodes – released in 2018)
- Umayon (12 shorts – released in 2020)
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 2 (13 episodes – released in 2021)
- 1st Anniversary Special Animation (1 short – released in 2022)
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 3 (13 episodes – released in 2023)
- Umamusume: A New Era Begins (Movie – released in 2024)
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby ROAD TO THE TOP (4 episodes – released in 2023)
- Note: You can watch Umayuru, a 2022 collection of 24 shorts, at any time. It doesn’t have an official place in the series timeline.

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Umamusume Release Order

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Follow this list to watch the anime as it was released on TV. If you want to experience the anime in the way that it was intended to be watched—aka, the way it was released—then you can follow this watch order. Here’s the complete watch order by release date:^{[2]
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- Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 1 (16 episodes – released in 2018)
- BNW no Chikai (3 episodes – released in 2018)
- Umayon (12 shorts – released in 2020)
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 2 (13 episodes – released in 2021)
- 1st Anniversary Special Animation (1 short – released in 2022)
- Umayuru (24 shorts – released in 2022)
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby ROAD TO THE TOP (4 episodes – released in 2023)
- Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 3 (13 episodes – released in 2023)
- Umamusume: A New Era Begins (Movie – released in 2024)
- Cinderella Gray (Prequel TV series with 13 episodes – released in 2025)

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Where to Watch Umamusume

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If you’re in the U.S., most of Umamusume is available on Crunchyroll. As of March 2026, all three seasons of Umamusume: Pretty Derby are available for streaming on Crunchyroll. You can also stream the series on Amazon Prime or purchase episodes on the Apple TV Store. If you don’t live in the United States, Google “where to watch umamusume in [your country] to find your options.^{[3]
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- Outside of the core series, here’s a guide to where U.S. residents can find Umamusume content (as of 2026):
  - BNW no Chikai: Not widely available, but can be found through the Internet Archive or via fan-shared torrents.
  - Umayon: Available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
  - 1st Anniversary Special Animation: Available for free on YouTube.
  - Umayuru: Available for free on YouTube.
  - Umamusume: Pretty Derby ROAD TO THE TOP: Available for free on YouTube.
  - Umamusume: A New Era Begins: As of writing, the film is still in its theatrical release cycle and isn’t yet available for streaming.
  - Cinderella Gray: Available for streaming on Tubi.
- Want to find out which Umamusume character you are? Take our Umamusume Character Quiz to find out!

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Frequently Asked Questions About Umamusume

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Does Umamusume have an English dub? No, as of early 2026, Umamusume does not have an official English dub for its core anime series (although there is an English version of the original video game). Rather, English-speaking fans can watch the anime with Japanese audio and English subtitles.
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How many chapters does Umamusume have? As of early 2026, the game version of Umamusume: Pretty Derby has five main story chapters. These include:^{[4]
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- Chapter 1: Set Off for the Brightest Star
- Chapter 2: Little Big Ambition
- Chapter 3: Embarking on the Dream Express
- Chapter 4: Roiling Craving
- Chapter 5: Scenery
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What is the Umamusume release schedule? The English version of the Umamusume: Pretty Derby game was released in June 2025. Since that date, the game has released about 4-5 new banners per month, following the release schedule of the Japanese version. Usually, these updates and banners include new scouts, characters, storylines, and other in-game features.^{[5]
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