Japanese video game developer Cygames has officially launched Umayuru: Full Gate!, a new short-form animated web series set within the Uma Musume: Pretty Derby multimedia franchise, paired with an ambitious bid to establish a new Guinness World Record.
Umayuru: Full Gate! aims to claim the official Guinness World Record title for “Most Speaking Characters in a Short-form Animation Series Based on a Video Game.” To achieve the milestone, the short-form series plans to feature dozens of uniquely voiced horse-girl characters across its run, showcasing the expansive character roster developed throughout the franchise’s history.
The official record challenge will span the series’ entire broadcast schedule, concluding with the release of its final episode in March 2027, at which point Guinness World Records will evaluate whether the production successfully met the criteria.
Production Details and Global Distribution
Produced by animation studio AtoriE, Umayuru: Full Gate! represents the latest entry in the franchise’s web short line. The new series follows earlier short-form installments, including the original Umayuru (2022–2023) and Umayuru: Pretty Gray (2025).
Episodes are being distributed globally on the official Uma Musume YouTube channel, PakaTube!, making the bite-sized adventures accessible to international audiences alongside regular franchise broadcasts.
Originally created by Cygames, Uma Musume: Pretty Derby has evolved from a hit mobile and PC simulation game into a major cross-media property. The franchise encompasses three mainline television anime seasons, spin-off manga, theatrical anime films, and live concert tours featuring the voice cast.
The premiere of Umayuru: Full Gate! underscores Cygames’ ongoing strategy to expand the Uma Musume intellectual property through varied animation formats, pairing creative production goals with global fan engagement.