The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Uma Musume Cinderella Gray, the popular manga in the Uma Musume Pretty Derby franchise, has announced that the series will enter its final arc on July 17, 2025.

Official Teaser: “The Ashen Tale Reaches Its Climax”

In the announcement, the phrase “Final Arc Begins: 2025.07.17” was featured prominently, following the completion of “Chapter 4: The Ashen Monster Arc.” The message also hints at a dramatic conclusion to the story of the gray-haired protagonist.

To celebrate the start of this climactic arc, two completely new side stories have also been announced:

June 19, 2025: “Distant Thunder” (Enrai)
July 3, 2025: “Off the Track” (Bangai)

These bonus episodes will provide additional insight into the world of Cinderella Gray and its beloved characters.

About Uma Musume Cinderella Gray

Serialized in Weekly Young Jump, Uma Musume Cinderella Gray has surpassed 6 million copies in circulation and remains a standout hit within the Uma Musume Pretty Derby multimedia project. The story follows Oguri Cap, a quiet, gray-haired girl known as the "monster" of the racetrack, tracing her rise from a rural track star to a central figure in national racing history.

This “Cinderella story in motion” delivers a high-speed emotional narrative of youth, perseverance, and competition, resonating with fans of both manga and horse racing.

Currently, the TV anime adaptation is airing, expanding the franchise’s reach and keeping the excitement alive across multiple media.

About the Uma Musume Franchise

Uma Musume Pretty Derby is a multimedia franchise by Cygames that anthropomorphizes real-world racehorses into anime-style characters. Iconic horses like Special Week, Silence Suzuka, and Tokai Teio are reimagined as “horse girls” pursuing dreams of racing glory.

The franchise includes:

TV Anime:
Season 1: April–June 2018
Season 2: January–March 2021
Season 3: October–December 2023

Mobile Game: Launched in February 2021
Theatrical Film: Released in May 2024

Frequently Asked Questions About Uma Musume Cinderella Gray’s Final Arc

When does the final arc of Cinderella Gray begin?
The final arc begins on July 17, 2025, as announced by the official X (Twitter) account.

Are there any new stories released alongside the final arc?
Yes. Two newly written side stories will be published:
June 19, 2025: “Distant Thunder”
July 3, 2025: “Off the Track”

Who is the main character of Cinderella Gray?
The story follows Oguri Cap, a gray-haired “Uma Musume” who rises from local tracks to national stardom and is known as the “ashen monster.”

What magazine publishes Cinderella Gray?
It is serialized in Weekly Young Jump, a popular seinen manga magazine by Shueisha.

Is there a TV anime version of Uma Musume?
Yes. The Uma Musume Pretty Derby anime has had three seasons and is currently airing. The series also released its first theatrical film in May 2024.

Source : ORICON NEWS