Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Star Blossom - Vol. 2 Ch. 15 - Snow In Hazard

[MangaDex]

 

[SuperOniichan]

Did any of these Amazonian girls appear anywhere in the Uma Musume anime? Brutal bishoujo is my weakness.

 

[tracenarts]

Did any of these Amazonian girls appear anywhere in the Uma Musume anime? Brutal bishoujo is my weakness.

Sadly no, most of them are manga-only for whatever reason. There's also a number of really great manga-only designs in Cinderella Grey, if you haven't read that already.

 

[SuperOniichan]

Sadly no, most of them are manga-only for whatever reason. There's also a number of really great manga-only designs in Cinderella Grey, if you haven't read that already.

They're not even in the game? Original trainers aren't exactly my cup of tea (at least not unless it's an IMAS approach), so I'm always looking for characters in anime and games that I liked in manga adaptations/fan art.

 

[tracenarts]

They're not even in the game? Original trainers aren't exactly my cup of tea (at least not unless it's an IMAS approach), so I'm always looking for characters in anime and games that I liked in manga adaptations/fan art.

From my understanding, most of the manga-original horses are loosely based off of real life horses, but not in an official sense like all of the horses featured in the game. For instance, Snow In Hazard is supposed to be Taiki Blizzard, but due to conflicting rights and such they sometimes can't get the rights to use the actual horse's name. I think they don't want to use any of those for the game for consistency's sake.

 

[SuperOniichan]

From my understanding, most of the manga-original horses are loosely based off of real life horses, but not in an official sense like all of the horses featured in the game. For instance, Snow In Hazard is supposed to be Taiki Blizzard, but due to conflicting rights and such they sometimes can't get the rights to use the actual horse's name. I think they don't want to use any of those for the game for consistency's sake.

Are you saying that mangas like this are in an alternate timeline than the game or anime because the author's vision is on shaky ground in the realm of rights? I thought they were only picky about 18+ content because the doujin artists' imagination could damage their property.

 

[Spwooky]

Thanks for the TL!
Is the lettering for parts like page 11's "Since Everyone's here, I suppose I'll make some tea!!" a font or handwritten?

 

[tracenarts]

Are you saying that mangas like this are in an alternate timeline than the game or anime because the author's vision is on shaky ground in the realm of rights? I thought they were only picky about 18+ content because the doujin artists' imagination could damage their property.

I think every property is it's own continuity, but I wouldn't think about it that hard, personally.

Thanks for the TL!
Is the lettering for parts like page 11's "Since Everyone's here, I suppose I'll make some tea!!" a font or handwritten?

All handwritten parts in Japanese are handwritten in English as a personal consistency goal.

 

[Spwooky]

All handwritten parts in Japanese are handwritten in English as a personal consistency goal.

Damn! Then gotta say love the handwritting!!! It's really pretty, props to who did it. <3

 

[Sleabedybarb]

Fun fact: the big sister Amazon mentioned is clearly meant to be Taiki Blizzard's champion half-brother Theatrical.

but due to conflicting rights

Actually in this case they've had the rights to the Taiki horses (Shuttle et al) for 8 years, more likely the reason why it's an OC is because they just haven't made a design for Blizzard yet.

 

[SuperOniichan]

I think every property is it's own continuity, but I wouldn't think about it that hard, personally.


All handwritten parts in Japanese are handwritten in English as a personal consistency goal.

In other words, the canon is pretty blurry here?

 

[tracenarts]

Fun fact: the big sister Amazon mentioned is clearly meant to be Taiki Blizzard's champion half-brother Theatrical.

Actually in this case they've had the rights to the Taiki horses (Shuttle et al) for 8 years, more likely the reason why it's an OC is because they just haven't made a design for Blizzard yet.

Things like this are why we have a horse expert in the credits and I'm just the funny letters person. Thanks for clarification!

In other words, the canon is pretty blurry here?

In an overall sense, probably. Samson Big (in the next chapter) has been a rare exception however, with her being introduced to the game's cast at the same time as her manga appearance.

 

[SuperOniichan]

Things like this are why we have a horse expert in the credits and I'm just the funny letters person. Thanks for clarification!


In an overall sense, probably. Samson Big (in the next chapter) has been a rare exception however, with her being introduced to the game's cast at the same time as her manga appearance.

Well, in this case, I can only continue to watch the anime or play the game, expecting that someday they will also introduce certain characters.

 

[QdEVchJVWj3VqdJnR2FKyWd9iHAPwo]

From my understanding, most of the manga-original horses are loosely based off of real life horses, but not in an official sense like all of the horses featured in the game. For instance, Snow In Hazard is supposed to be Taiki Blizzard, but due to conflicting rights and such they sometimes can't get the rights to use the actual horse's name. I think they don't want to use any of those for the game for consistency's sake.

It is not a matter of rights, but rather that Cygames deems them unnecessary for adaptation. To include new characters, they would need to create character designs, hold voice actor auditions, write background stories, and incorporate them into the game's existing stories and live events. With over 100 characters already, it is better to focus on adapting important horses such as Orfevre or Still In Love, rather than introducing random ones.

TLDR: it's not becase they can't but because they prioritize other things

 

[QdEVchJVWj3VqdJnR2FKyWd9iHAPwo]

Well, in this case, I can only continue to watch the anime or play the game, expecting that someday they will also introduce certain characters.

You can always wait for the real horses to be named after your favourite characters, such as Obey Your Master, Umapyoi, Happy Meak and many others. It's not a one-way street. Horse racing has benefited a lot from Umamusume, probably more than vice versa.

 

[Sleabedybarb]

rather than introducing random ones

Funny you say that when Samson Big was introduced in the next chapter.
Also Taiki Blizzard was a very important horse from this time period.

 

[xSauriaNx]

Are you saying that mangas like this are in an alternate timeline than the game or anime because the author's vision is on shaky ground in the realm of rights? I thought they were only picky about 18+ content because the doujin artists' imagination could damage their property.

basically yes. Season 2 of the anime and Chapter 1 Arc 1 of the game are basically same story but different adaptation of the real history.

about the 18+ doujins, they're more worried about the owners of the horses getting pissy about it. Seiun Sky owner had a little drama about it in the past 'cause some peeps just "crossed the line" albeit they were practically okay for the most part.

now how it differs:
Anime: Team Spice
Game: Team Sirius

Oguri Cap is a senior member of Team Sirius and McQueen is a admirer of Oguri while in the anime, she's part of Spica and has more heated rivalry with Teio. Also, McQueen in the game's story is a "harem" king and you, the trainer is part of it. Even Rice Shower is part of Sirius and successor of McQueen. Same thing McQueen did when Oguri did her last race in Arima.

You can always wait for the real horses to be named after your favourite characters, such as Obey Your Master, Umapyoi, Happy Meak and many others. It's not a one-way street. Horse racing has benefited a lot from Umamusume, probably more than vice versa.

Happy Meek is more or less based Hakutaiyu iirc and is created to represent to be the first true white horse in the game.
Can't wait though for CinGray anime and see Pay the Butler (Obey Your Master) on screen. Heck Horlicks (Folkqueen) is one of my fave from the manga due to her backstory.

Sadly no, most of them are manga-only for whatever reason. There's also a number of really great manga-only designs in Cinderella Grey, if you haven't read that already.

It's more that farm owners haven't agreed to allow Cygames to license the names of the horses. Orfevre and Gentildonna wasn't licensed 'till Season 3 dropped and lo and behold February 2024 came and Orfevre and Gentildonna gets implemented in game.

And there's a lot of owners that haven't agreed yet. Really want some of the 80s and 70s horses to appear in game like Green Grass and others.

speaking of, it was freaking funny how many fans hated Ikze during Orfevre support card banner 'cause he really wasn't into the game and just breeze through Onii-chan's jewels to roll.
guy must still be not over on how many times Orfevre tried to kill him.

 

[SuperOniichan]

basically yes. Season 2 of the anime and Chapter 1 Arc 1 of the game are basically same story but different adaptation of the real history.

about the 18+ doujins, they're more worried about the owners of the horses getting pissy about it. Seiun Sky owner had a little drama about it in the past 'cause some peeps just "crossed the line" albeit they were practically okay for the most part.

now how it differs:
Anime: Team Spice
Game: Team Sirius

Oguri Cap is a senior member of Team Sirius and McQueen is a admirer of Oguri while in the anime, she's part of Spica and has more heated rivalry with Teio. Also, McQueen in the game's story is a "harem" king and you, the trainer is part of it. Even Rice Shower is part of Sirius and successor of McQueen. Same thing McQueen did when Oguri did her last race in Arima.



Happy Meek is more or less based Hakutaiyu iirc and is created to represent to be the first true white horse in the game.
Can't wait though for CinGray anime and see Pay the Butler (Obey Your Master) on screen. Heck Horlicks (Folkqueen) is one of my fave from the manga due to her backstory.



It's more that farm owners haven't agreed to allow Cygames to license the names of the horses. Orfevre and Gentildonna wasn't licensed 'till Season 3 dropped and lo and behold February 2024 came and Orfevre and Gentildonna gets implemented in game.

And there's a lot of owners that haven't agreed yet. Really want some of the 80s and 70s horses to appear in game like Green Grass and others.

speaking of, it was freaking funny how many fans hated Ikze during Orfevre support card banner 'cause he really wasn't into the game and just breeze through Onii-chan's jewels to roll.
guy must still be not over on how many times Orfevre tried to kill him.

This is already starting to resemble Fate in some way . Season two - first arc? Does the first anime have an completely original plot?

I'm even afraid to imagine how they "crossed the line." The last time I heard of a douji that really pissed people off was the infamous Pikachu x Esh story.

You can always wait for the real horses to be named after your favourite characters, such as Obey Your Master, Umapyoi, Happy Meak and many others. It's not a one-way street. Horse racing has benefited a lot from Umamusume, probably more than vice versa.

Are there completely unique characters in the universe who had no real prototypes?

 

[QdEVchJVWj3VqdJnR2FKyWd9iHAPwo]

Funny you say that when Samson Big was introduced in the next chapter.
Also Taiki Blizzard was a very important horse from this time period.

Not that important for Cygames apparently

 

[xSauriaNx]

This is already starting to resemble Fate in some way . Season two - first arc? Does the first anime have an completely original plot?

there's many ways to tell the history of the horse as long as the key events are covered. E.G. Rice Shower's booing event. In the anime, the booing was just on the racing stadium but the game ramps it up to eleven by booing her all the way to the Winning Live. This disturbed Rice that not even Gold Ship can cheer her up.

the first season follows the history pretty well except for the What If added like El Condor Pasa participating in Nippon Derby. El is a foreigner horse and they're not allowed to enter Nippon Derby but the anime made it be. Second is Suzuka. If they followed the real history then she should've died in Aki no Tennousho but the anime changed it to be less grim. This caused a divided reception tbh 'cause some Keiba (horseracing) fans want it to be accurate but a lot was grateful that the anime gave a "positive" outcome 'cause the death of Suzuka midrace was a huge trauma for fans back then. Some of the old folks I know were crying after episode 7 'cause they felt that at least she's alive.

All is well and good then come 2023 and a repeat of the past happened and Skilfing dying in Nippon Derby through cardiac arrest traumatized a lot of Keiba fans again, me included... and Skilfing was a good horse too. Him and Vanyar were my bets along with Dura Erde (Duramente's son)

Are there completely unique characters in the universe who had no real prototypes?

Happy Meek is an original horse for the game. Loosely based on Hakutaiyu but she's more of representative to all white horses like Sodashi and Aoraki.

we have Sonon Elfie who recently got introduced who is an original character for the Atheletic event.
Others are Bitter Glasse and Little Cocoon. But these last two clearly is based of someone.

EDIT: Sonon Elfie is actually based on Osumi Eleven and Bitter Glasse is Bitter Glace. Dunno about Little Cocoon yet.