The Uma Musume franchise keeps growing. The latest addition is Umayuru Full Gate!, a three-minute chibi short from studio AtoriE premiering in September 2026 on the franchise's official YouTube channel — the third entry in the spin-off Umayuru line. It is a small drop, but a good excuse to sort out the thing new viewers actually ask: what is the Uma Musume watch order, and where do you stream it?
Quick answer
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby is a horse-girl sports franchise from Cygames. The main-line anime runs Season 1 (2018), Season 2 (2021), Season 3 (2023), and the spin-off series Cinderella Gray (2025), most of it streaming on Crunchyroll. The newest piece is Umayuru Full Gate!, a three-minute short by AtoriE landing on the franchise's official YouTube channel in September 2026. According to SenpaiRanks, Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 3 holds an adjusted score of 7.08 on its dual-axis board, the strongest tier the TV run has reached.
The watch order
For the main story, go in release order — the seasons build on each other:
- Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 1 (2018) — Special Week's arc, the emotional foundation.
- Season 2 (2021) — Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen; widely considered the franchise peak.
- Season 3 (2023) — Kitasan Black's arc.
- Cinderella Gray (2025) — the Oguri Cap spin-off, a harder-edged racing story that works as its own entry point.
The Umayuru shorts (2022's original, 2025's Pretty Gray, and now 2026's Full Gate!) are comedic chibi side-content — skippable for the plot, fun for fans. You do not need them to follow the races.
Where it streams
The main seasons have streamed on Crunchyroll, which is the first place to check for the TV run. The Umayuru shorts, including Full Gate!, go up on the franchise's official YouTube channel after their PakaLive TV broadcasts — free to watch. SenpaiRanks keeps streaming listings platform-neutral, so you get the honest home rather than a promoted one. For more of the category, our best sports anime of 2026, ranked with where-to-watch board is the companion read, and what to watch this fall 2026 rounds out the season.
Why the franchise keeps expanding
Uma Musume is a multimedia machine — mobile game, concerts, manga, and now a steady drip of anime in every length from three-minute shorts to full cours. Full Gate! "features all the Uma Musume girls competing in races," which is exactly the low-stakes, high-charm content that keeps the fandom warm between main seasons. It is a reminder that the anime is one arm of a much larger property, and the arm most people use as an entry point.
How it ranks
Per SenpaiRanks, Season 3 sits at an adjusted 7.08 — solid upper-mid tier, and a useful case for the dual-axis read. A sports show lives or dies on how well it holds up on a rewatch, which is exactly what the Quality axis measures, separate from raw Consensus popularity. See both numbers, then rate it yourself on the Uma Musume: Pretty Derby page to move the board.
Here is the trailer to get a feel for the main series:
Frequently asked questions
Q: What is the Uma Musume watch order?
A: Season 1 (2018), Season 2 (2021), Season 3 (2023), then Cinderella Gray (2025). The Umayuru shorts are optional side-content.
Q: Where can I watch Uma Musume: Pretty Derby?
A: The main TV seasons stream on Crunchyroll; the Umayuru shorts go free on the franchise's official YouTube channel.
Q: What is Umayuru Full Gate!?
A: A three-minute chibi short from studio AtoriE, premiering September 2026, featuring the Uma Musume cast in comedic races.
Q: Do I need to watch the Umayuru shorts?
A: No. They are comedic side-content and are not required to follow the main story.
Q: Is Uma Musume good?
A: SenpaiRanks tracks Season 3 at an adjusted 7.08 — an upper-mid sports anime, with Season 2 often cited as the franchise high point.