The unique appeal of the anime-inspired horse girls in *Umamusume: Pretty Derby* lies in their basis on actual famous race horses. With the sports simulation game recently gaining significant traction in North America, many new fans may develop an interest in visiting these real-life equine counterparts. Recognizing this potential interest, the game`s developer, Cygames, has published official guidelines for individuals wishing to visit stables.
*Umamusume: Pretty Derby* has been a massive success in Japan since its initial mobile launch in 2021, expanding into manga, anime series, and even stage performances. Its global release last month sparked widespread attention, fueled by strong word-of-mouth and coverage from popular mainstream creators like Northernlion and Vinesauce. This surge in interest helped the game achieve a peak of over 50,000 concurrent players on Steam just this week.
The increased visibility appears to have led to more inquiries from fans interested in visiting the actual race horses that inspired the game`s titular Umamusume characters. As an example, a user on BlueSky pointed out that appointments to see Haru Urara, a beloved race horse known for her notably long losing streak, are already fully booked for the entire month. This user`s post also included a screenshot of a message from a Twitter user advising fans to “please be respectful and follow the rules” when visiting.
The official guidelines are now available on the *Umamusume: Pretty Derby* website. They recommend that prospective visitors contact the Kyousoba Furusato Information Center to arrange visits, rather than approaching the stables directly. The guidelines include a crucial warning: “Horses are extremely sensitive to their surroundings. Even what seems like a small change to a person could be a shocking, scary, or stressful event to them. For the safety and well-being of the horses, we ask all Umamusume fans to follow all rules and practice good etiquette when visiting stables in Japan.”
It`s important to note that these specific guidelines are intended for visiting stables within Japan. Fans interested in visiting stables outside of Japan are encouraged to seek out local resources and information regarding appropriate rules and etiquette for those locations.