New Short Anime from Uma Musume Universe: Umayuru Full Gate! Coming in September
The Uma Musume universe is preparing to greet its fans with a new short anime. According to Anime News Network, the franchise's new short anime project Umayuru Full Gate! will meet viewers on streaming platforms in September 2026. Which platform it will be released on and the number of episodes have not been announced yet, but the announcement once again shows how active the series is on the animation side.
Umayuru Full Gate!, as its name suggests, follows in the footsteps of the short anime Umayuru, which aired in 2022-2023. The original Umayuru stood out as a side story that moved away from the main series' competitive racing atmosphere and focused on the characters' daily lives, jokes, and relaxed moments. The phrase full gate in the new title means the starting gate being completely full in horse racing; this can be interpreted as a sign that the series may return with a wider cast of characters.
Uma Musume Pretty Derby is a multimedia project that came to life with Cygames' anime series starting in 2018 and reached a massive fan base with its mobile game released in 2021. The series, which follows the racing and idol lives of 'horse girl' characters inspired by real racehorses, has established a strong place in the animation world with three main seasons, a film titled Beginning of a New Era, and the Cinderella Gray adaptation. Umayuru Full Gate!, on the other hand, opens a new door to the lighter and more entertaining corner of this vast universe.
The short anime format has become an important tool that allows major franchises to connect with fans between seasons. Uma Musume had previously used this strategy successfully with Umayuru. It is clear that Cygames aims to both satisfy existing fans and reach new viewers with this new project.
In the coming weeks, details such as the platform, cast, and number of episodes are expected to be announced. For Uma Musume fans, 2026 is shaping up to be a year in which both the main series and side stories become richer. The return of the series' cheerful tone with Umayuru Full Gate! is especially exciting for viewers who love the characters' daily lives.
