The highly anticipated continuation of the Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray anime series, often mistakenly referred to as “Season 2,” officially premiered its second cour on October 5, 2025. Fans eagerly awaited the return of Oguri Cap and her journey to racing stardom, with new episodes releasing weekly.
The first cour of the anime, which is an adaptation of the popular manga, concluded on June 29, 2025. CygamesPictures is handling the animation for the series, which was initially announced as a split-cour production.
What to Expect in Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Cour 2
The second cour of Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray picks up the narrative following Oguri Cap’s initial ascent in the racing world. The story continues to follow the “silver-haired horse girl” as she strives to make her mark from rural tracks to national renown.
Introduction of New Overseas Rivals
A significant development in Cour 2 is the introduction of several new international rivals. This expansion of the cast adds fresh challenges for Oguri Cap as she faces off against formidable competitors from around the globe. New voice cast members for these rivals include Shizuka Ishigami as Obey Your Master, Yuko Kaida as Toni Bianca, Akira Sekine as Moonlight Lunacy, Ayahi Takagaki as Michelle My Baby, and Miyu Tomita as Ellerslie Pride.
Continuing Oguri Cap’s Journey
The series delves deeper into Oguri Cap’s unique and often unconventional running style. Her character arc, which began with her overcoming physical limitations to find joy and liberation in running, evolves as she grapples with new ambitions and rivals following her loss to Tamamo Cross at the end of the first cour. The narrative aims to build out the world around Oguri Cap, showcasing the diverse stories and motivations of other horse girls.
Where to Watch Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Cour 2
New episodes of Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Cour 2 are released on Sundays at 1:00 a.m. PT / 4:00 a.m. ET. Viewers can stream the anime on Amazon Prime Video and the It’s Anime YouTube channel in various regions, including the US, Canada, Mexico, the UK, Ireland, and Australia. English, Portuguese, and Spanish subtitles are available.
The Manga’s Final Arc
In related news, the Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray manga, on which the anime is based, entered its final arc on July 17, 2025. The manga, serialized in Weekly Young Jump by Shueisha, has garnered significant popularity, with over 8 million copies in circulation as of July 2025. The series is known for its high-speed emotional narrative focusing on youth, perseverance, and competition, making it a fan favorite within the broader Uma Musume Pretty Derby multimedia project. The anime adaptation itself was timed with the 40th anniversary of the real-life racehorse Oguri Cap’s birth.
