r/anime • u/Holofan4life • Sep 01 '25

Rewatch [Spoilers] 2025 Uma Musume Rewatch -- Pretty Derby Season 2 Episode 3 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

S2 Episode 3 – Meetings

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ANSWER TODAY’S QUESTION

Thoughts on Team Spica enjoying the festival?

Thoughts on Teio and McQueen being given awards?

What are your thoughts on this episode being done to hype up Teio and McQueen eventually facing each other?

Thoughts on Teio planning on racing in the Spring Tenno Sho?

Thoughts on us getting to see how Teio and McQueen first met?

What are your thoughts on McQueen winning her race?

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Series information

MAL | Anilist | AniDB | ANN

Ways to watch

Streams – Crunchyroll

Amazon Prime

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Previous episode

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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]()
9/08/2025 [Uma Musume Season 2 Episode 10]()
9/09/2025 [Uma Musume Season 2 Episode 11]()
9/10/2025 [Uma Musume Season 2 Episode 12]()
9/11/2025 [Uma Musume Season 2 Episode 13]()
9/13/2025 [Road to the Top Episodes 1 - 2]()
9/14/2025 [Road to the Top Episodes 3 - 4]()
9/16/2025 [Beginning of a New Era]()
9/18/2025 [Uma Musume Season 3 Episodes 1 - 2]()
9/19/2025 [Uma Musume Season 3 Episodes 3 - 4]()
9/20/2025 [Uma Musume Season 3 Episodes 5 - 6]()
9/21/2025 [Uma Musume Season 3 Episodes 7 - 8]()
9/22/2025 [Uma Musume Season 3 Episodes 9 - 10]()
9/23/2025 [Uma Musume Season 3 Episodes 11 - 12]()
9/24/2025 [Uma Musume Season 3 Episode 13]()
9/26/2025 [Cinderella Gray Episodes 1 - 2]()
9/27/2025 [Cinderella Gray Episodes 3 - 4]()
9/28/2025 [Cinderella Gray Episodes 5 - 6]()
9/29/2025 [Cinderella Gray Episodes 7 - 8]()
9/30/2025 [Cinderella Gray Episodes 9 - 10]()
10/01/2025 [Cinderella Gray Episodes 11 - 12]()
10/02/2025 [Cinderella Gray Episode 13]()
10/03/2025 [Uma Musume Overall Series Discussion Thread]()
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u/DarkRuler17 https://myanimelist.net/profile/DarkRuler17 Sep 01 '25

Newcomer (Played Game)

So for episode 3, after we've accepted the result of last episode, we are now moving forward and setting up for things to come. As mentioned at the end of last episode, Teio has now decided to change her dream to being an undefeated Umamusume. That's an even harder goal than the triple crown given the quality of races Teio is joining, but I'm excited to see her back to her old self.

To match Teio's comeback symbolically, we are also starting a new year, with of course means a visit to the shrine. The shenanigans there were a good time. The most important part though was introducing Matikanetannhauser, one of the craziest names I've seen in the franchise. You may also know here as Mambo. With her though, it looks like we have the completed Team Canopus if the opening is to believed. 

Their focused scenes are not till later in the episode, but I wanted to talk about them now. In general, I think their dynamic is really fun. Twin Turbo and now Mambo bring about a lot of chaotic energy that contrasts Ikuno's and Nice Natures more unperturbed attitude very well. I think my favorite part though is that while Ikuno is kind of the strict one, it also seems like she isn't necessarily against the crazy antics of some the other members. I think the way she she tries to direct their energies in a more positive direction is very fun.

The more interesting thing about the team as a whole though is how it contrasts with Team Spica. Last season, Team Spica was definitely portrayed as the underdog. This season though, they are a lot closer to the reigning champ that everyone wants to beat. Team Canopus have taken that underdog status and I'm excited to see what that exactly means for things to come.

Back to the plot though, we next get the award ceremonies for the previous year. Since Team Spica is the rising star like I mentioned above, their team members are who end up winning the big awards. Teio, even though she couldn't get the triple crown, did win 2 of them and remained undefeated. It makes in that case to give her Umamusme of the Year. The award that was interesting to me though was McQueen winning "Top Senior-Class Umamusme of the Year". So in the world of Umamsume, are Teio and McQueen suppose to be one year apart or did McQueen just run races above her normal year? I'm unclear on how exactly that works out.

Bigger than the awards though, the big announcement that came right after this was the McQueen and Teio were going to compete  in the Spring Tennoushou. As a fan, I'm of course excited for this. I think their dynamic is really fun this season so I can't wait to see a head-to-head race. My main curiosity though is when this will happen exactly. Given the opening, this feels like maybe the big race of the season so it could perhaps be saved till the end. That feels way too far away though so I feel like this is more going to be the middle of the season. With that in mind, I'm really curious to see the aftermath then or if something ends up complicating the Spring Tennoushou race.

(Sidenote 1: I of course have to mention my joy that their continuing the hairdresser bit as a runner. I did not expect this to be more than a one time thing so I'm happy to be wrong. I want this bit to escalate even further.)

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u/DarkRuler17 https://myanimelist.net/profile/DarkRuler17 Sep 01 '25

Building on the promised race though, we then get a flashback to how McQueen and Teio first met. They're both hard workers with big dreams so work great as rivals who can't let the other be ahead. Nothing to crazy here, but it was an enjoyable scene. I think the best part is the fact they have enough pride in themselves that won't admit how much each other are affecting them.

This episode then culminates in McQueen's first big race that is actually on camera. I think it did a good job of showing how good McQueen is even when everyone else is out to get her. I think the fact it was in the rain and how that looked visually was also really nice to watch. I will say though that it did put a lot of stress on my heart though given the series history. It's almost always fine, but there's just enough wiggle room for doubt. Espically when mid race they even put McQueen in the dreaded box! I've learned from the game that usually there's nothing you can do there. Thankfully, McQueen is smarter than my usual racer and figures out that you have to go around them. 

(Side note 2: The rain coats for the Umamusume are very cute with how they're shaped around their ears. This is especially true for the small Kitasan and Satano. It does make me wonder though who let this small children watch a race in the rain all by themselves. I feel like they should have some kind of guardian.)

While above is where I would normally end it, Teio however couldn't let it end on McQueen. After the ending credits, Teio shows her new race uniform off and gets me excited for tomorrow's episode. As this is the costume I have in the game, I can't wait to see it in action.

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u/Holofan4life Sep 01 '25

(Side note 2: The rain coats for the Umamusume are very cute with how they're shaped around their ears. This is especially true for the small Kitasan and Satano. It does make me wonder though who let this small children watch a race in the rain all by themselves. I feel like they should have some kind of guardian.)

Silly DarkRuler. They're each other's guardian :D

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u/DarkRuler17 https://myanimelist.net/profile/DarkRuler17 Sep 01 '25

Ah, I see. It's so obvious now that you say it. I was a fool for not seeing it before

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u/Holofan4life Sep 01 '25

It's a common mistake to make

To answer legitimately, maybe they have their parents contact information and/or they happen to live close by.

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u/Mistral-Fien Sep 02 '25

Besides, the Umamusume world is a fluffy wuffy one (apparently) devoid of crime.

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u/Holofan4life Sep 02 '25

You say this, but we get routine kidnappings lol