Audience reviews
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mandosrex
I thought I was gonna hate this. I tried watching the first 3 seasons by P.A. Works but they're very bad. They're not even sports anime, they are boring CGDCT, slice of life with some running segments here and there.
But the ones made by Cygames themselves, ho-ly-shit. They are very good. Both the movies and Cinderella Gray are actual sports anime, focused on the characters' struggles and motivations, their running and techniques, their rivalries and achievements, it's great.
You probably heard of the amazing animation, and it is top notch in everything Cygames made, but Cinderella Gray's strongest point is its protagonist. Through a sheer miracle, they didn't make the protagonist a drama, self-doubt filled mess. She's focused, motivated and wins races through hard work and skill.
As fo…
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Real races with anthropomorphized versions of the actual horses. This is a prequel to the "Pretty Derby" series, but only in the sense that historically Oguri Cap raced before the horses that appear in Pretty Derby series. Works perfectly fine as an introduction to the series, and based on the few eps I watched of the main series, I'd recommend this one more as a starting point.
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Cinderella Gray follows Oguri Cap's journey from the countryside to the very top of racing, and it is all gas no brakes. You are given race after race, and the intense music followed by the loud thumps on the ground make all of them hit hard and get your adrenaline pumping.
After each race, there is a moment of peace too. The trainers give pep talks and come up with strategies for future races, and the char…
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Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray is, quite simply, a phenomenal roller coaster of racing excitement. This new entry continues to do all the incredible things that you’d expect from this franchise, be it compelling rivalries amongst extreme and captivating personalities, heart pounding races with some of the best pacing and editing in modern TV anime, and deceptively strong sound design that adds extra power to every impact of foot against racetrack. I’m also still amazed that they took a perpetual gag character like Oguri Cap and turned her into such an endearing lead through a combination of raw visual excess and a sympathetic backstory. The wide array of competitors they place her against and how she relates to them, be it the sheer contrast to the straight-laced Fujimasa March or the kindred…
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Uma Musume Cinderella Gray,
This anime was really surprising for me at the first 3 episodes I thought it was the classic sport anime as to how the anime was being portrayed, I was amazed by how the anime gives the more impact and emotion with the horse racing. The anime is based on the real life horse Oguri Cap in the Japanese Horse racing scene for being a famous underdog, the anime did a lot of justice in interpreting the whole career of the horses. I really love The series and I can't wait to finish the 2nd part, I highly recommend this anime because of how deep the message it brings behind the quirky, funny, and cheerful anime.
(After I finished part 2 I will edit this review and make an even better one with a separate review for part 2)
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I'm not going to come out and say this is a masterpiece, but it knows it's lane and it sticks to it throughout.
There is nothing extremely groundbreaking here other than the surreal personification of horse racing; it has a simple structure of race, rivalry, train repeat - but what makes it so enjoyable is the interactions between characters, the support that Oguri gets from past rivals, trainers etc. This truly felt like it gave the show soul throughout - you cheer the characters on as though you were there spectating alongside their friends, trainers and family in the show. Additionally, background knowledge from the game Uma Musume: Pretty Derby only serves to ripen these interactions, small references or links are an added treat between the action packed and exciting races - and recog…
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Ohw Ohw Ohw, this is a masterpiece. I didn’t think they could make such a good story out of a character who barely appeared and was mostly just comic relief in the main anime — but not only did they pull it off, it might actually be one of the best-developed stories so far.
Oguri Cap has become my second favorite Uma, since Teio is still the best for me. They did such an amazing job with this that now I want to see a similar anime about Symboli Rudolf during her racing days — I think that would be really awesome.
As for the technical side, I don’t think this anime lacks in anything. The animation is great, the story is well-written, and the soundtrack is fantastic — 10/10.
I’m hyped to watch the second part.
Read at the sourceChomusk
After what I thought would be an short obsession Cinderella Gray made me a long fan of Uma Musume.
Most of the problems that I got from Pretty Derby are almost gone here, my only problem is that the show is very fast and I want more of this. This story expands a little bit the world by showing us other races than the mainline, characters that are mean to each other so we could have more intense drama and conflicts, a different animation style that suits Oguri the main character so much while also other characters looking amazing.
Soundtrack is amazing specially in the races which are really good and the intensity feels a lot more than in Pretty Derby, Oguri is my second favorite protagonist and she is so fun to watch in every moment, her dynamic with every character is fantastic and the…
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"The wind,
the sound of racin' feet,
even the crowd's cheers...
It's all gone quiet.
It's like I'm in a world all by myself..."
really cool! a lotta' fun, rides an interesting sort of tension as a sports show in the way that the protagonist, Oguri Cap, just kinda' Wins everything in a way that makes me wonder how comparable One Punch Man is to this show. i have a friend that's reading the manga right now that thinks it kinda' makes for a bad sports series cus' of it, and i don't think i can really disagree? usually a Horse Girl is subject to the forces of reality, like counter-strategy, oppositional gumption, or just the standard wear-and-tear of their body struggling to hold itself together in the face of their own raw strength. but in every instance shown here, Oguri Cap seems to ju…
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Ingles
"HORSE GIRLS, BROOO! Hahahaha, fantastic. I started this series because I had already heard about its game and the main show, but I didn’t really see the point. Like I said at the beginning: “horse girls”. But when I realized this story can be enjoyed without needing to know all the previous ones from the main plot, I gave it a chance and… waooow!
A pure spokon, full of passion, with very fun and emotional stories. With this series I cleared my doubts, and now I’ll watch the main story because… HORSE GIRLSSS! OGURI CAP, MY QUEEN! 👑"
Español
"¡CHICAS CABALLO, BROOO! Jajajajaja, fantástico. Comencé esta serie porque ya había escuchado sobre su juego y la serie principal, pero no le veía mucho sentido. Como dije al comienzo: “chicas caballo”. Pero al descubrir que esta historia se…
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Cinderella Gray is a really solid entry to the Uma Musume world that is good blend of light hearted jokes and intense racing. Oguri Cap is a lovable protagonist to root for and the side characters have good personalities that was previously a side character in the other animes, mostly as a gag in the background chowing down on ridiculous amounts of food. She continues that character trait but we finally get to see what Oguri Cap's racing is like and it's simply fun.
The animations are great, the races are exciting, and the flow of the story is easy to follow.
The pacing of the show is definitely a lot smoother than Road to the Top as there is a good amount of time for training and racing that you feel Oguri Cap's growth into the monster of a racing horse she is.
Overall it's a thoroughl…
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Anime horse girls racing against each other as if their lives depended on it. What more could you ask for?
While the premise is simple, it seems like Cygames has been going hard with the animation, making sure that despite how many UmaMusume is packed together in the middle, you can still clearly see what's going on, and focus on the important moment that heavily impacted the race results.
The character designs are amazing, and their faces ranges between "aha so cute" to "are they about to kill each other?". The UmaMusume you see in the class isn't necessarily the same UmaMusume as they run their heart out. It's such a thrill to watch as they run the course, each with their own motivation, building up your anxiety as they approach the finish line
Whenever Oguri Cap spurts towards her o…
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Cinderellaman Grey is peak, plain and simple. In the spotlight is Oguri Cap, a lovable dunce from the boonies who is as adorable as she is gluttonous. Past seasons of Uma Musume are a great watch and this series builds on their foundation, however it’s a whole different beast compared to them. There’s more of an edge, more insight into what’s going on behind the scenes, and a more competitive feel to it in general. Part of this added grittiness stems from the fact there is just one MC to focus on- season one had Special Week and Silence Suzuka, season two was Toukai Teiou and Mejiro McQueen, Kitisan Black and Satono Diamond in season three. Oguri Cap stands alone.
The animation and color pallet is superb, and the opening and closing songs are as well. The biggest downside to this anime is…
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Cygames has quietly become an underappreciated powerhouse in the anime, video game, and multimedia zeitgeist. While I couldn't tell you how many intellectual properties they have under their umbrella nor otherwise how wide of a net they cast, I've seen enough of their handiwork to trust their company logo with a good, often great, and sometimes downright exceptional experience: GranBlue Fantasy Relink, Shadowverse, and Princess Connect being some of their finest. And in short, Umamusume Cinderella Gray is another notch on their ever-expanding belt.
But, it could have been more.
(Edit: I wrote that part about Shadowverse before learning about its monetization changes. Oops.)
I started watching this anime as it was airing, partly based on my own confidence in Cygames's handling of their I…
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A standout season not only for the Uma Musume series but for sports anime in general. The story buildup throughout the season is fantastically done. And unlike some of the shorter spinoffs in the series this show gives us time with the characters to get emotionally invested, all while never dragging down the pace too much. Getting to experience the journey was incredible.
I particularly liked the more grounded art design. It's still unmistakably Uma Musume, but this time the cartoony vibes have been substituted for something with a bit more specificity, from the stronger sense of place in each location to the more realistic color palette and subtle film effect. It makes the whole thing feel just a bit closer to taking place in the real world, which is a funny direction for this series but…
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An anime where girls become horses? I didn’t expect much going in, but it turned out to be a surprisingly fun ride.
The main character, Oguri Cap, has a really likeable personality—it’s easy to root for her throughout. Each episode kept me entertained, and I never found it boring, even though I’m not into sports anime since they often follow the same cliché formula.
The animation is solid, and the pacing is great. They managed to fit a lot into just 12 episodes without making it feel rushed or overloaded.
Overall, it was a fun and enjoyable watch. If you're looking for something light and fast-paced, I’d definitely recommend giving this a try.
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Boy oh boy, Uma Musume just keeps delivering. Cinderella Gray is the latest addition to the Uma Musume franchise, and it tackles the world of horse racing in a slightly more action-packed and intense way than we're used to. This time, we get plenty of hype moments and an overall tone that feels more grounded and serious—yet it still fits well within the usually cheerful universe Uma Musume takes place in.
To start off: you don’t need any prior knowledge to enjoy this show. You can pretty much jump in blind and still have nearly the same experience as someone who has watched the earlier entries. Sure, a few technical terms might trip you up here and there—the franchise does assume some familiarity with the game—but honestly, that’s true for any Uma Musume show.
The story itself is fairly…
Read at the sourceChuy_diazz
The worst decision I made this season was trusting the fandom that told me this was a good way to get started in the world of Uma Musume.
A small disclaimer because I know this has a lot of fanatic fans, and I don't want to get into trouble with them: I'm not familiar with Pretty Derby anime, gacha, or real-life horse racing. This is my first time trying to enter the world of Uma Musume. Weeks before the premiere, I consulted with fans, and they told me this was a great starting point because it was a prequel.
The only thing they got right was that it's a prequel. Because this anime isn't friendly to new viewers. From the start, the anime assumes you already know how this world works, horses and racing. So it skips any explanation and goes straight to the races. So when I watched that, I…
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"You there! What's your name?''
''Oguri Cap.''
'' ''Cap''... As in ''Peak''...''
Truer words have never been spoken. Uma Musume: CInderella Gray takes the franchise to the next level when it comes to the series. While not as over the top as last years Beginning of a new era, it provides a ton of excitement and enthusiasm leaving you at the edge of your seat during every race, but it also gives us heartwarming and emotional moments and backstories. Cinderella Gray gives us cool cool rivals and shows us all the adorable and quirky sides of Oguri Cap. So come and join our ashen haired Uma musume as she race towards the peak of Japan!
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I was never really into the Uma Musume universe, even though I’ve always loved sports anime like Haikyuu!!, Kuroko no Basket, Run with the Wind, and others. So when I started Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray, I had mixed feelings and a good dose of skepticism.
But oh boy... this show came charging in like a raging beast, demanding my attention, and it got it, instantly.
From the very first episode, I was completely hooked. Out of all the anime I’ve watched this season (and I’ve seen almost all of them), nothing has hit me this hard, well, maybe The Apothecary Diaries comes close, but Cinderella Gray still stands on top for me. This show is truly the embodiment of “peak” , peak emotion, peak storytelling, peak characters.
I can’t even count how many times I cried, shouted at the screen to sup…
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Uma Musume: Cinderella Grey — Finally, something that's off the usual trodden path of the field...that's even better than the mainline series itself?
Horse Girls, make them female and give them a demihuman representation, and you have quite the double trouble awaiting you on the racetrack.
Since Spring 2018, with the arrival of P.A. Works's adaptation of Uma Musume: Pretty Derby, one of a handful of IPs from one of the best modern game companies, CyGames, the series may have started in Japan all those years ago. But with every new iteration of the anime series, which has now brought about a large franchise, fans of Uma Musume are going bonkers left and right, with the latest development being the official English version of the game that has been recently released for smartphones on June…
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