Cygames' juggernaut mixed-media franchise Uma Musume: Pretty Derby is expanding its digital roster once again. A brand-new short anime series titled Umayuru Full Gate! has been officially announced, set to premiere on the franchise's official YouTube channel, PakaTube!, in September 2026. Animation production for the project will be handled by studio AtoriE.
The upcoming project marks another entry in the popular bite-sized spin-off ecosystem that has complemented the mainline television series over the years. Following the 2020 release of Umayon and the 24-episode run of the original Umayuru produced by Scooter Films in October 2022, the brand recently expanded with Umayuru: Pretty Gray in Spring 2025. Like its predecessors, Umayuru Full Gate! will leverage YouTube accessibility to deliver lightweight, comedic character interactions alongside official English subtitles for global audiences.
Since launching as a multi-platform phenomenon combining horse racing culture with idol production and sports drama, Uma Musume: Pretty Derby has maintained a continuous media presence. From its initial 2018 television series animated by P.A. Works to subsequent runs by Studio Kai and the massive success of Cygames' mobile title, the upcoming web anime reinforces the franchise's strategy of utilizing short-form streaming content to keep fans engaged between major releases. More details regarding specific cast focus and story premises will be shared on the official Uma Musume website ahead of its Autumn 2026 debut.
