It has been announced that a TV anime based on the manga " Uma Musume Cinderella Gray," which is based on the popular game " Uma Musume Pretty Derby ," will be broadcast on 28 TBS affiliated stations nationwide from April 6th, every Sunday at 4:30pm. It will be broadcast in two seasons. It has also been announced that Otsuka Yoshitada will play Roppei Ginjiro, a veteran trainer and uncle of Kitahara who becomes the trainer of the main character Oguri Cap, Shibuya Ayano will play Norn Ace, a classmate of Oguri Cap, Daichi Yoh will play Rudi Lemono, and Izawa Shiori will play Minnie the Lady. It has also been revealed that the band "Alexandros" will be performing the opening theme "Koeru".
Otsuka, who plays Rokuhei Ginjiro, commented, "His eye for discerning the power of the Uma Musume and his sophisticated strategies for winning races are truly masterful. The meaningful lines he whispers here and there are captivating. He's a truly charming old man, and a rewarding actor to work with. I will do my best to live up to the passionate acting of the Uma Musume!"
Shibuya, who plays Norn Ace, said, "I am really happy to be able to appear in ' Uma Musume Cinderella Gray', which is loved by everyone! I will do my best to make Norn Ace, who is famous locally, an even more beloved character. Please pay attention to how Norn Ace, who gives off a cold impression at first, changes after meeting Oguri Cap! Please also look forward to the exploits of Kasamatsu's Uma Musume!"
Daichi, who will be playing Rudi Lemono, commented, "Ever since I was chosen for the role, I've been impatiently wondering when the announcement would be made... but finally the day has come where I can say it loud and proud! Yay! So, I would like to introduce myself once again, and I am Daichi Yoh, who has been entrusted with the role of Rudi Lemono! His looks, personality, tone of voice... he is full of elements that I like in every way, and I am surprised and inspired every time I play him. I was really looking forward to seeing everyone talking and moving with my very own eyes. I hope you will enjoy it, whether you are a fan of the original work, or whether you are experiencing the series for the first time through this anime! I hope you will all enjoy it! Please look forward to the broadcast!"
Izawa, who plays Minnie the Lady, said, "Minnie is an original character for Cinderella Gray, so I was able to play her freely as I pleased. Although she is a mischievous girl, I tried to portray her in a way that would allow viewers to sense her honest, slightly silly cuteness. I hope everyone will love her! It was a lot of fun dubbing the Kasamatsu group's chaotic atmosphere!"
Tadokoro Azusa, who plays Symboli Rudolf, said, "When we were recording the first episode, the director told me, 'Rudolf may be the character that will change the most from before.' I had to rework my image of Rudolf in order to convey the dignity of a solitary king who is also cold-hearted. It's a new challenge for me, so I'm recording every episode desperately so I can catch up with Rudolf, and it's been days of fainting when I think about Rudolf's life. The production is packed full of the passion of everyone involved! Be sure to check it out!"
Lynn, who plays Maruzensky, commented, "I'm very happy and excited that Cinderella Gray is finally being made into an anime. We've had many opportunities to feel just how special Oguri Cap is and how memorable he is to everyone, but I'm sure that when you see the beauty of the gritty battle depicted in the animation, you'll be even more moved. Maruzensky appears as a watcher, but you might get a glimpse of his hidden feelings behind his gentle smile. He and Rudolf may still make a good pair. Everyone on set is running forward with all our hearts and respect. Please look forward to it!"
Amami Yurina, who plays Ms. C.B., said, "Congratulations on the anime adaptation of ' Uma Musume Cinderella Gray'! The powerful scenes and expressions from the original are now supplemented with color and sound, and you can almost hear her breathing. I'm sure many trainers have been eagerly awaiting this moment, and I am one of them! This is my first time playing Ms. C.B. in a film production, but I would like to run as Cinderella Gray with the carefree freedom that is true to her! I hope you will all enjoy it!"
"Uma Musume Cinderella Gray" is a manga that has been serialized in "Weekly Young Jump" (Shueisha) since June 2020. Oguri Cap appears at the Kasamatsu Training Center in a deserted rural area, and overturns all common sense with his overwhelming running skills... It's a "Cinderella story."
◇Staff (titles omitted)
Directors: Yuuki Ito, Takehiro Miura▽Series Composition: Kindaichishi▽Character Design: Takuya Miyahara, Keigo Sasaki▽Chief Animation Director: Yosuke Fukumoto, Akira Takada, Atsushi Komori▽Color Design: Nanako Okazaki▽Art Director: Osamu Sada▽3DCG Director: Nobuyuki Kamiya▽Director of Photography: Akane Fushihara▽Editor: Akinori Mishima▽Sound Director: Hiroki Gofumi▽Music: Kenji Kawai ▽Animation Producers: Takuya Chikamatsu, Sota Machiguchi▽Animation Production: CygamesPictures
◇Cast (titles omitted)
Oguri Cap: Tomoyo Takayanagi ▽Berno Light: Katsuyuki Konishi ▽Rokuhei Ginjiro: Mariya Ise ▽Norn Ace: Shibuya Ayano▽Rudiremono: Daichi Yo▽Mini the Lady: Izawa Shiori▽Tamamo Cross: Ozora Naomi▽Symboli Rudolf: Tadokoro Azusa▽Maruzensky: Lynn▽Mr. C.B.: Amami Yurina
