The highly anticipated second part of the “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray” anime series is set to have its world premiere at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, on October 4, 2025. The event, which is free for fans to attend, will showcase the continuation of the popular horse girl racing narrative.
Premiere Details and Fan Access
The special screening is scheduled for Friday, October 4, at 1:30 PM, at the TCL Chinese Theatre. This world premiere offers fans a unique opportunity to experience the next chapter of “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray” before its official broadcast and streaming debut later in October 2025. The decision to host the premiere in Hollywood underscores the growing international appeal of the “Uma Musume” franchise.
About “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray”
“Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray” is an anime adaptation of the manga written by Masafumi Sugiura and illustrated by Taiyo Kuzumi. It is part of the larger “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby” mixed-media franchise, which includes a popular mobile game that saw a global release in June 2025. The story centers on Oguri Cap, a horse girl whose unconventional and powerful running style earns her the moniker “monster” as she strives for greatness, initially at the Kasamatsu Training Center Academy.
Oguri Cap’s Journey Continues
The first cour of the “Cinderella Gray” anime premiered in Japan on April 6, 2025. The upcoming second part will delve deeper into Oguri Cap’s challenging journey, particularly as she faces off against “International Rivals.” The synopsis for the second cour reveals that after her impactful run through the national race scene, Oguri Cap finds herself challenged by Tamamo Cross. However, her focus cannot remain solely on one rival as horse girls from around the globe arrive in Japan, ready to demonstrate their own prowess and push Oguri Cap to her limits.
Production and Streaming
CygamesPictures is the animation studio behind “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray,” with Takehiro Miura directing the second cour. Aki Kindaichi is responsible for the series composition. The series is set to broadcast and stream starting in October 2025. In North America and other selected regions, the second cour will be available for streaming on platforms such as the It’s Anime FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Prime Video, and the It’s Anime YouTube channel. The new opening theme song for the second cour will be performed by the Japanese rock band 10-FEET.
The original manga, which began serialization in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump in June 2020, entered its final arc in July 2025. With its rich narrative and compelling characters, “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray” continues to expand the beloved “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby” universe.
