Uma Musume: Pretty Derby is going global. On June 22, 2026, Cygames announced the franchise's first-ever world tour of live musical performances — Tokyo (already held June 20–21), then Los Angeles (Peacock Theater), London, Seoul, and Yokohama. It's the first time these stage events leave Japan, and it's perfectly timed: the mobile game's English release last year turned a domestic hit into a global one. New fans walking in from the tour news have a simple question — where do you watch the anime?
Quick answer
According to SenpaiRanks, the place to start is the original Uma Musume: Pretty Derby (2018, P.A. Works, 13 episodes), which holds a 7.23 on both the Consensus and Quality axes. The franchise's first world tour was announced June 22, 2026, with stops in Los Angeles, London, Seoul, and Yokohama after the Tokyo opener. The Cygames mobile game launched in Japan in February 2021 and got its English release on June 26, 2025, winning Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025.
Where to watch — and the watch order
Start with Season 1 (2018, P.A. Works), then Season 2 (2021), then Season 3 (2023); the Cinderella Gray and Road to the Top entries expand the world from there. Per-region streaming and the full catalog sit on the ranking page. If you're building a summer watch list around it, the what to watch this summer hub pairs it with the new season.
How it ranks
Uma Musume is a sports-drama-meets-idol hybrid that surprises people who write it off as a game tie-in. It holds 7.23 Consensus and 7.23 Quality on SenpaiRanks — a respectable, consistent score where the Quality axis confirms the racing drama lands harder than the premise suggests. Watched it? Rate it and add your read to the board. For where-to-watch coverage of other current hits, the Crunchyroll summer roundup is a useful next stop.
Why the world tour matters
A global live tour signals Cygames sees Uma Musume as a long-term international property, not a Japan-only phenomenon — backed by the English game launch and a Game Awards win. For a wider read on the season's biggest titles, the best summer 2026 anime ranking has the full board.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Where can I watch Uma Musume: Pretty Derby?
A: It streams on the major anime platforms by region. Start with Season 1 (2018); check the ranking page for availability.
Q: What is the Uma Musume watch order?
A: Season 1 (2018), Season 2 (2021), Season 3 (2023), then the Cinderella Gray and Road to the Top entries.
Q: Where is the Uma Musume world tour going?
A: Tokyo (June 20–21, 2026), then Los Angeles, London, Seoul, and Yokohama — the franchise's first world tour.
Q: Is Uma Musume: Pretty Derby good?
A: Yes — Season 1 holds a 7.23 on both the Consensus and Quality axes on SenpaiRanks.
Q: Do I need to play the game first?
A: No. The anime stands on its own; the game and anime share a world but each works independently.