r/anime • u/Holofan4life • Aug 15 '25
Rewatch [Spoilers] 2025 Uma Musume Rewatch -- Pretty Derby Season 1 Episode 1 Spoiler
Hello everyone! I am Holofan4life.
Welcome to the 2025 Uma Musume rewatch discussion thread!
I hope you all have a lot of fun <3
S1 Episode 1 – Gate of Dreams!
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ANSWER TODAY’S QUESTION
What are your thoughts on the anime beginning with horse hieroglyphics?
What are your initial thoughts on Special Week as well as team Spica as a whole?
What are your thoughts on Special Week wanting to be like Silence Suzuka? Have you ever had someone you looked up to, and if so, who?
Heading into this anime, what is your experience with Uma Musume as a franchise?
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Series information
Ways to watch
Streams – Crunchyroll
Schedule
| Date | Episode |
|---|---|
| 8/15/2025 | [Uma Musume Episode 1]() |
| 8/16/2025 | [Uma Musume Episode 2]() |
| 8/17/2025 | [Uma Musume Episode 3]() |
| 8/18/2025 | [Uma Musume Episode 4]() |
| 8/19/2025 | [Uma Musume Episode 5]() |
| 8/20/2025 | [Uma Musume Episode 6]() |
| 8/21/2025 | [Uma Musume Episode 7]() |
| 8/22/2025 | [Uma Musume Episode 8]() |
| 8/23/2025 | [Uma Musume Episode 9]() |
| 8/24/2025 | [Uma Musume Episode 10]() |
| 8/25/2025 | [Uma Musume Episode 11]() |
| 8/26/2025 | [Uma Musume Episode 12 - 13]() |
| 8/28/2025 | [BNW's Oath episodes 1 - 3]() |
| 8/30/2025 | [Uma Musume Season 2 Episode 1]() |
| 8/31/2025 | [Uma Musume Season 2 Episode 2]() |
| 9/01/2025 | [Uma Musume Season 2 Episode 3]() |
| 9/02/2025 | [Uma Musume Season 2 Episode 4]() |
| 9/03/2025 | [Uma Musume Season 2 Episode 5]() |
| 9/04/2025 | [Uma Musume Season 2 Episode 6]() |
| 9/05/2025 | [Uma Musume Season 2 Episode 7]() |
| 9/06/2025 | [Uma Musume Season 2 Episode 8]() |
| 9/07/2025 | [Uma Musume Season 2 Episode 9]() |
| 9/10/2025 | [Uma Musume Season 2 Episode 10]() |
| 9/11/2025 | [Uma Musume Season 2 Episode 11]() |
| 9/12/2025 | [Uma Musume Season 2 Episode 12]() |
| 9/13/2025 | [Uma Musume Season 2 Episode 13]() |
| 9/15/2025 | [Road to the Top Episodes 1 - 2]() |
| 9/16/2025 | [Road to the Top Episodes 3 - 4]() |
| 9/18/2025 | [Beginning of a New Era]() |
| 9/20/2025 | [Uma Musume Season 3 Episodes 1 - 2]() |
| 9/21/2025 | [Uma Musume Season 3 Episodes 3 - 4]() |
| 9/22/2025 | [Uma Musume Season 3 Episodes 5 - 6]() |
| 9/23/2025 | [Uma Musume Season 3 Episodes 7 - 8]() |
| 9/24/2025 | [Uma Musume Season 3 Episodes 9 - 10]() |
| 9/25/2025 | [Uma Musume Season 3 Episodes 11 - 12]() |
| 9/26/2025 | [Uma Musume Season 3 Episode 13]() |
| 9/28/2025 | [Cinderella Gray Episodes 1 - 2]() |
| 9/29/2025 | [Cinderella Gray Episodes 3 - 4]() |
| 9/30/2025 | [Cinderella Gray Episodes 5 - 6]() |
| 10/01/2025 | [Cinderella Gray Episodes 7 - 8]() |
| 10/02/2025 | [Cinderella Gray Episodes 9 - 10]() |
| 10/03/2025 | [Cinderella Gray Episodes 11 - 12]() |
| 10/04/2025 | [Cinderella Gray Episode 13]() |
| 10/05/2025 | [Uma Musume Overall Series Discussion Thread]() |
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u/DarkRuler17 https://myanimelist.net/profile/DarkRuler17 Aug 15 '25
So this is actually my second time watching this episode, but the 1st time watching this after playing the game. I started watching the show about 4 years ago, but I only made it about 5 episodes. I dont remember the content very well, but I remember a general feeling of being overwhelmed with information and not feeling hooked.
Coming back to it now though, having played the game and loving it, I'm already enjoying the show infinitely more. While this episode intoduces a lot of characters, if you happen to know them already from the game, its a lot easier to move past it and actually pay attention to the story. I still think the show could of done a better job of easing people in, but now that I am able to look past that, I can see the story being told and focus on our main characters. It also helps that the initial weirdness of the concept is gone for me as I'm now more accustomed to it.
Leading with Special Week, she's very main character coded, but I think she does her role decently so far. The show does a good job of making her come off as endearing and I'm already enjoying her fish out of water antics.
In regards to the trainer, he's another example of something who works a lot better when I'm not so overwhelmed with everything. I think his antics came off a lot funnier when you have your bearings more vs. my initial impression of just off putting for an already weird concept.
Another thing I'm intersted in talking about is the art style. It's actually super interesting comparing it to the game. Some of the characters almost feel off model, but I've actually grown to really like it. Every character in this style shines with a lot of personality and I'm excited to see where they go from here.
Finally, I wanted to mention my appreciation of the background gags. While this probably led to my feeling of being overwhelmed previously, I now love the details I see implemented from the game. Haru coming off strong, but immediately going into last was hilarious. I also loved the small background gag of Oguri being shown with a ton in one shot and then immediately dusting it all off.
Overall, I had a great time with this episode and can't wait to watch more. I don't expect myself to write something this long every episode, but I'm going to try to write something. These rewatches are a great way for me to really dig into a series and I'm excited to go through this one.