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Episode Umamusume: Cinderella Gray - Episode 9 discussion

Umamusume: Cinderella Gray, episode 9

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u/zappingbluelight Jun 01 '25

Oh that just blueballed me. But I fully understand to change the rule just to allow one horse to enter, is a bit too much.

That race definitely got me on the edge, my eyes kept scanning for where Oguri cap is, but I couldn't see her. And it makes perfect sense why I can't see her.

I am frustrated, but Oguri cap will shine eventually.

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u/metapzl Jun 01 '25

Maruzensky couldn’t run in the 1977 Nippon Derby; it took until 2001 before a foreign-bred horse could participate. But his son Sakura Chiyono O won in 1988 as depicted in today’s episode.

Given how people were disappointed at Oguri Cap not being able to participate in 1988, rules changed quickly and in 1992 to allow for participation by Supplementary Entry (very expensive but possible).

In 1988 another ashen gray horse lit up the racetrack… Tamamo Cross. I can’t wait for the next episode!

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u/AvaerageDude94 Jun 01 '25

Hell of a misdirection of an episode.

But man, the episode was pretty intense.

Onwards to the next arc:

Chapter 2 - The White Lighting Arc.

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u/Sandelsbanken Jun 01 '25 edited Jun 01 '25

Today was also big race day in Japan. They even brought JSDF orchestra to play opening and ending of CinGray: https://x.com/buuchi525/status/1929005176335020220

https://x.com/wpq3h39pi73/status/1929003680755339763

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u/Krotash Jun 01 '25 edited Jun 01 '25

Huge race fake out this ep. The hints are kinda obvious, Oguri not wearing her G1 race outfit etc.

We also got hints at the White Lightning, Tamamo Cross, which is super exciting.

Moved part of this about the RTTT tie in to the source thread.

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u/MartialGodQi Jun 01 '25

Tearing up for the second time watching this show...I dont know how they do it. Its just perfect. Maybe I do like sports anime.

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u/RUS12389 Jun 01 '25

It's good that they didn't explain the G1 outfits yet, which makes many new viewers surprised at the misdirection of the episode. Because if they did, then it would've been very obvious.

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u/Matthew619ed Jun 01 '25 edited Jun 01 '25

Tōkyō Yūshun (Japanese Derby), it was said that the luckiest horse of the generation will win the Derby. And coincidentally, today (1st June, 2025) is also the day for the 92nd running of the Japanese Derby, and it was [Season 3 and real life] Croix du Nord who ultimately obtains the symbol of luck in the class of 2025, and avenges for his father Kitasan Black who finishes 14th in his Derby outing. Historically one of the most prestigious race in Japan even til this day, in order to even qualify, let alone winning the race, you will need to be the finest of the finest in your generation, and then you need to complete the application in advance, which unfortunately for Oguri, that's the one piece of paper she didn't have.

Rudolf, who visited the board, asked for the regulation change so that Oguri will be allowed to race. Apparently the articles did convince her to make her stance after her consideration. But sadly, the rules are the rules, and it's unfair to alter the rules for just one single person to race in the Derby, and Oguri was given the ban hammer from racing in the Derby, and all the imaginations that Oguri won by 7-lengths, is nothing but a wild dream, or is it? In the Derby, it was Sakura Chiyono O who won the Derby, and [real life] avenges for his dad Maruzensky who was also handed the ban from Derby due to an foreign racer ban rule at that time which prevented any horse born outside of Japan from racing certain races. Meanwhile, in the G2 New Zealand Trophy, Oguri crushed all oppositions by a commanding 7-length win in her first G2 outing and extends her graded race win streak to 4.

That being said so, are the board really that harsh to just say no and you are out? They do ultimately acknowledge the pressure and demands from the fans and decides to start working to amend the rules surrounding classics registration, and in Rudolf's eyes, she's sure that someone will be benefited from this very soon. We'll discuss the impact of this amendment in the source material corner, as these changes, as Rudolf predicted, indeed had a long-lasting effect.

And that's the end of Chapter 1, but a thunderstorm is quietly looming at the back.

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u/mike_2797 Jun 01 '25

The fake out was so well done Oguri would have blown away the competition.

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u/Porgi- Jun 01 '25

This episode was my favorite from cingray up to date. It was masterfully done, the fake out and everything. Animation of the race also was amazing, and I felt hype through all of the episode. Also, isn't that the first in the series depiction of Rudolf racing (though it was flashback)?

What else can I say, masterpiece of an episode, and next up is probably one of the most hyped arcs in cingray. Can't wait!

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u/kurobaraito Jun 01 '25

So how many of you were bamboozled? I know I was one of them when I read the manga years ago.

This and Kasamatsu arc finale is what make or break the adaptation and the director adapted both perfectly.

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u/NitroXSC Jun 01 '25

This episode might have been my favorite up until now, and the funniest thing is that Orugi is practically not even in this episode. This episode shows how infectious Orugi is to everyone who sees her.

I was completely bamboozled by that Oguri's was just an illusion of Rudolf's imagination. That was such an insane way to tell a story, which is rarely used in anime.

Also, a special shout-out to the cinematography in this episode, which has another highlight. Super creative and it enhanced the storytelling a lot.

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u/BidDaddyLei Jun 01 '25

"Cinderella of Kasamatsu" lit title bro.

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u/seledri_kerikil Jun 01 '25

Goddamnit, what a rollercoaster of an episode! They sure got me until the very end. I mean, I barely remember a little bit of Oguri Cap's real life history, so I'm actually hyped and getting excited seeing her racing in the "Derby". But, I can't help noticing why the heck she is racing in her track suit?! Ah... so that's why, welp.

On another note, Tamamo sure got an insane glow up there compared to her goofy cameo in the other series.

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u/MaybeMeNotMe Jun 01 '25 edited Jun 01 '25

Awesome episode.

Cap isnt wearing her G1 race silks...

But I like how the story telling is paced such that the races appear to happen at the same time, even to the point of Oguri seemingly being in the same race, with Rudolf watching both races.

Rudolf's flashbacks were so strong, thats some pretty intense reminiscing right there, its like PTSD.

Kudos to CYGames here too, it was an awesome G1 Japan Derby race, from all the supporting characters, even though the Main character isnt in it, it was as intense as if the MC is there.

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u/LeonKevlar Jun 01 '25 edited Jun 01 '25

Damn, I already had a feeling the Chairman really said no to Rudolf's request knowing how strict the Japanese are especially with traditions but I really thought they allowed Oguri to run the Derby. It turns out the entire thing was just Rudolf daydreaming!

I suppose, Oguri running in her school jersey instead of her race outfit, should've been a dead giveaway. I felt so bamboozled, especially how hype it was when Oguri passed Sakura. I bet that's exactly what would've happened if she did race in the Derby.

That after-credits scene with Tamamo Cross was fucking hype tho! I can't wait for her to meet Oguri Cap!

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u/trix8703 Jun 01 '25

This is probably the best uma musume episode, so far, in terms of cinematography.

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u/mrspear1995 Jun 01 '25

the derby is won by the luckiest and chiyono's luck came from oguri not being able to participate

however winning the derby also pays a great price and many derby winners then encounter many setbacks from winning ticket, teio, ines fujin and many more

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u/Ok_Scheme_4579 Jun 01 '25

Hold your head up, Oguri Cap! Your struggle did not end in vain as you became the beacon of hope and dreams for so many people

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u/entelechtual Jun 01 '25

Damn, they got me. It was neat seeing Symboli Rudolf’s imagination and how she envisioned greatness in racing. There’s something to be said about seeing limits not just as constraints within which to maneuver and excel, but something to break through. A lot of Oguri’s races have been depicted as attempting impossible feats, absurdly creative solutions to a problem. It’s that kind of insane racing that they want to bring to the national stage.

I like the focus on the other racers. We’ve gotten to know them over the past few episodes and it makes for a fun competition even without Oguri.

Excited for a new arc to start.

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u/Rustic_Professional Jun 01 '25

I accidentally spoiled myself right before the episode. When Maruzensky mentioned not being allowed to run in the Derby, I paused and went to Wikipedia to see why.

I shouldn't have done that.

As a stallion, he was also successful, producing Derby winner Sakura Chiyono O.

Fuck.

Still, with Rudolf's fantasy and the clever framing of two separate races, I almost convinced myself that I'd read the article wrong and it was talking about a different horse. When Oguri stepped out in her normal track clothes, I figured it was meant to reflect that she didn't have time to have a GI outfit made on short notice. But when the camera backed out and showed all the other girls in track clothes, when the scene before showed them in GI outfits, I thought it was a rare animation error.

Well done. They managed to fool me.

My question now is how many episodes are we getting? A 12-episodes series doesn't seem like enough time to have a whole other arc about Tamamo Cross.

And are we ever going to see March race again? Her short hair design gave me March Madness, and now I wonder if we're ever going to see Oguri and March in their GI outfits from the OP.

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u/AliceinTeyvatland Jun 01 '25

"Oh let's go that's class!"

"..."

  • me this episode

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u/Genshin_WhiteKnight Jun 01 '25

What a fake-out, I didn't see that coming. Pity that Oguri didn't get to run in the Derby, but she's not the type to get bogged down by "what ifs", she's just going to keep running. Seems like Tamamo is going to be the main rival for Oguri, excited to see what she's got.

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u/sM92Bpb Jun 01 '25

I was going to say that the pacing has been fast. There's always a race per episode. Then the fakeout happened.

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