The second season of Horse Girl Pretty Derby recently came to a close, and fans have already started asking about Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 3. It seems like there is no stopping for this media franchise as it continues to impress the viewers. The sequel was even more enjoyable than its debut installment. As a result, the fans now want to see its third installment as well. So, what are the chances of its return? Here are all the latest details.
Uma Musume Pretty Derby, also known as Horse Girl Pretty Derby, is a Japanese sports comedy anime series. It is a part of a media franchise of the same name by Cygames. Studio Kai picked the manga from the same franchise by Kosugi to produce the anime adaptation. The first season of the television anime premiered on April 2, 2018. Since it got a great response, a sequel was soon renewed and recently released on January 5, 2021. It ran for thirteen episodes and ended on March 30, 2021.
Horse Girl Pretty Derby Season 2 Review!
As we stated above, the second season of the anime series topped its brilliant debut installment. It exceeded everyone’s expectations and delivered a top-notch sports drama. On the other hand, the second installment has two main protagonists, Teio and McQueen. The buildup, the character development, everything was way better in its sequel. It beautifully described the story behind participating in the race and winning it.
Teio’s journey inspired a lot of viewers, and it was very touching for them. The great thing is not only the main characters, but the side characters got their chance to shine. Overall, the sequel way better as compared to its first season. All the thirteen episodes were pretty enjoyable and contributed to its storyline.
Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 2: Renewal Status!
Both the first and the second season got a brilliant response from the viewers. They met with a positive critical reception as well. In fact, the second season even holds an impressive score of 7.93 on MyAnimeList. Besides, the show is also popular because of the media franchise. Currently, everything appears to be in favor of a third season except for only one thing. Uma Musume Season 3 might not have enough source material to adapt. Studio Kai already exhausted most of the chapters of its manga series, and now they’re left with very little content. Hence, the production company might think twice before renewing it for another round.
Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 3: Release Date
It has only been a month since the completion of the second season of Horse Girl Pretty Derby. Therefore, it is too early to expect a renewal. First, the makers will make its third season official, and only then we’ll be able to know about its release date. According to the release pattern of its previous two installments, Uma Musume Season 3 should premiere in the last quarter of 2022.