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Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era Anime Film Opens in the Philippines on May 27

Philippine cinema chain SM Cinema is listing Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era (Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Shinjidai no Tobira), the latest anime film in the Uma Musume Pretty Derby franchise, with a May 27 opening in the Philippines.

Encore Films is distributing the film in Southeast Asia.

GAGA Corporation describes Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era:

Jungle Pocket, known to her close friends as “Pokke,” is a free-spirited Umamusume who has proven her dominance in the freestyle racing scene. Overwhelmed by Fuji Kiseki's majestic performance at a graded Twinkle Series race, she resolves to take on the Twinkle Series herself.

Shortly after joining the Umamusume training school Tracen Academy, Pokke comes under the wing of Tanabe, a veteran trainer who fostered Fuji Kiseki's talent. Together, they aspire to dominate the Triple Crown series, a set of three races that can only be attempted once in a lifetime. Awaiting them are formidable rivals of Pokke's generation, whose talents surpass even her own.

There's Dantsu Flame, whose diligence and determination to win are second to none;
Manhattan Cafe, who chases the shadowy silhouette of a “friend” that only she can see;
and Agnes Tachyon, a veritable mad scientist seeking to push the very boundaries of what is possible for Umamusume.

These four runners take to the track with their very pride, spirit, and souls on the line. Past the finish of their epic clash is a door waiting to be opened—one that leads to the beginning of a new era.

“It doesn't matter who stands in my way! I'm gonna be the greatest!”

The film opened in Japan in May 2024. It sold 226,600 tickets and earned 354 million yen (about US$2.25 million at that time) in its first three days, and ranked at #2 in its opening weekend. The film surpassed 1.4 billion yen (about US$8.7 million) at the Japanese box office in 2024.

Ken Yamamoto (Pokémon: Hisuian Snow) directed the anime at Cygames. Kiyoko Yoshimura (Cardfight!! Vanguard G) wrote the script. Tetsuya Kobari (Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 3) was credited as scenario director and for series composition. Jun Yamazaki (Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Road to the Top) was the character designer and chief animation director. TOHO is distributing the film.

Source: SM Cinema website