The Best Episodes of Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Road to the Top Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.9/10(53 votes)

   #1 - A Dream's Starting Gate

   S1:E14/16/2023

   Narita Top Road, Admire Vega, and T.M. Opera O prepare for the Satsukisho, the first leg of the Japanese Classic Triple Crown. It introduces their ambitions and the competitive spirit of the 1999 racing season, laying the foundation for their rivalry.

   Directors:Shinsuke Gomi, Atsushi Nakagawa

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   8.3/10(54 votes)

   #2 - A Glorious Stage

   S1:E24/23/2023

   Focusing on Admire Vega’s personal history and her ties to her mother, Vega, as the characters compete in the Japanese Derby. Narita Top Road faces a setback, gaining insights into her strengths and role in the racing world.

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   7.9/10(52 votes)

   #3 - Reason to Run

   S1:E34/30/2023

   Narita Top Road grapples with self-doubt following her previous defeat but finds renewed purpose through interactions and self-reflection. The episode also explores Admire Vega’s inner struggles, building anticipation for the upcoming Kikukasho race.

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   8.6/10(58 votes)

   #4 - One Dream

   S1:E45/7/2023

   In the climactic Kikukasho race, Narita Top Road, Admire Vega, and T.M. Opera O give their all, with Top Road emerging victorious. The episode highlights their personal growth and the bonds they’ve formed, celebrating the characters’ perseverance and camaraderie.

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