Umamusume's New ONA 'Umayuru Full Gate!' to Be Released in September 2025
According to Anime Corner, there is good news for Umamusume Pretty Derby fans. The next ONA from Cygames' popular media project, Umayuru Full Gate!, will be released in September 2025. The announcement was made at the series' 7th anniversary event, giving fans a clear window for the new production.
ONA, or original net animation, refers to productions broadcast directly over the internet. Umayuru Full Gate! will also meet viewers in this format. Umamusume Pretty Derby, which forms the basis of the series, tells the stories of "horse girls" who personify real racehorses. This Cygames project has created a huge fan base in Japan with the anime series that began in 2018, the mobile game released in 2021, and subsequent seasons.
The new ONA is a continuation of the spin-off Umayuru, which previously aired on YouTube between October 2022 and March 2023. The original Umayuru consisted of short episodes showing the characters in their daily lives with a "super deformed" drawing style. Released as a total of 24 episodes, this production drew attention for presenting a more relaxed and comedic side of the main series.
The phrase "full gate" in the title refers to the situation in horse racing where all starting gates are full. This can be interpreted as a sign that a wider cast of characters may appear in the new series. For now, only the September 2025 window has been confirmed; new visuals, a trailer, and voice cast details are expected to be shared in the coming days.
The Umamusume universe continues to expand with the Road to the Top ONA and the Beginning of a New Era film. Such side projects keep the brand on the agenda between main series installments. With Umayuru Full Gate!, fans will see their favorite characters again in a more relaxed and entertaining format.
