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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to build Mayano Top Gun in Umamusume: Pretty Derby the right way?
(Image via Cygames) If you're planning to turn Mayano Top Gun into a long-distance monster in Umamusume: Pretty Derby , you can't just wing it. With her natural stamina and late-surging running style, she thrives in grueling races, but only if trained smartly. Here's a crisp, no-fluff guide to build Mayano Top Gun the right way and get her championship-ready. Step 1: Understand Her Strengths Mayano Top Gun is a Late Surger with a +20% bonus in Stamina. That already puts her in a great position for endurance races like Tenno Sho (Spring) and Arima Kinen. But she lacks innate Speed or Power bonuses, which means you'll need to build those up manually . In other words, don't treat her like a tank; she needs finesse. Mayano Top Gun Maverick Step 2: Target Stat Goals Keep these numbers in mind for optimal performance in 3000m+ races: Speed : 1100+ Power : 1000+ Stamina : 900–1000 Wit & Guts : 300–400 (enough to unlock key passive skills) Pro tip : If you're aiming for URA Finals or mid-distance events too, shift ~100 points from Stamina to Speed. Step 3: Build Your Support Deck Go with a 2 Speed / 2 Power / 1 Stamina / 1 Friend setup for balance. If you're confident in your friend card's recovery boosts, you can swap the Power/Stamina ratio depending on race distance. Alternative loadout : 3 Speed / 1 Stamina / 1 Power / 1 Guts – this is riskier but works well with strong Rainbow synergy. Focus on cards with Friendship Bonus and Training Efficiency, especially those that buff Speed or Power alongside events that grant recovery or acceleration skills. Step 4: Optimize Your Training Path Early Game (Year 1) : Maximize bond levels. Don't rest unless her condition is downright awful . Mid Game : Use Summer Camp to push Speed and Power hard. Start entering G2/G3 races to rack up fans. Late Game : Hit 60,000 fans by February Year 3 to unlock her awakening. Don't skip races and mix in wins with training. Track stamina loss. Overtraining kills her late-race burst, so let Friend cards handle recovery while you focus on key stats. Umamusume Run #12: Mayano Top Gun Step 5: Skill Priority You want stamina recovery, lane stability, and final-stretch acceleration. Prioritize: Homestretch Haste Gourmand Go with the Flow Swinging Maestro Straightaway Acceleration Professor of Curvature (for long curves like Arima) Don't chase flashy golds and stick with what triggers reliably for her Late Surger style. She's not an early leader. Avoid sprint races and tightly packed short courses. Aim for open tracks with long final stretches. With the right training curve, smart support deck, and race-aligned skills, Mayano Top Gun won't just run; she'll fly . Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Uma Musume Pretty Derby reset schedule: What time does it happen?
Uma Musume Pretty Derby reset schedule: If you're playing Uma Musume Pretty Derby, knowing the game's daily reset time is crucial for maximising your in-game progress. Every day, the game resets certain features like daily missions, log-in bonuses, and stamina recovery opportunities. These resets are essential for managing resources and optimising your gameplay strategy. Whether you're a casual player or aiming for competitive edge, missing the reset can mean skipped rewards and lost opportunities. In this article, we'll break down the exact reset time for Uma Musume Pretty Derby, how it aligns with various time zones including JST, and tips to make the most of your daily play. We'll also guide you through how the reset affects game features and how to plan your sessions accordingly. Stay ahead of the curve with this complete Uma Musume reset guide. What is the reset time for Umamusume: Pretty Derby? Umamusume: Pretty Derby's daily mission reset time is 8:00 AM Pacific Time, or 11:00 AM Eastern Time and 8:30 pm Indian Standard Time (IST). All players will have access to their new daily missions at precisely the same moment because this reset time is adjusted for different time zones. The daily reset time for your area is displayed below. Most significantly, at 3 PM in your time zone, the Daily Scout banner pull is reset every day. Be careful not to confuse this with the daily mission reset time, as they are somewhat different. However, using your less expensive banner pull won't make a difference if you log in every day. Because Cygames, a Japanese company, is developing Umamusume: Pretty Derby, the reset time is somewhat unique for western consumers. Consequently, midnight Japanese Standard Time is chosen as the reset time. Western players may find this advantageous since they can begin aiming for new daily missions as soon as the reset time is up, which is within their more typical waking hours. Where to check the daily reset time? By selecting the 'Daily' tab under the 'Special Missions' option on the menu screen, you may check the daily reset time. In the list of daily missions, 'Expiration' is shown in green at the bottom. In addition, the game will inform you of how long it will be till the daily reset. You will then be given a new set of daily missions to work on for the following 24 hours after your current ones expire. Above the less expensive, restricted choice, the Scout daily reset is prominently displayed. Before having to wait until the next day, players can spend 50 Paid Carats on a pull for each of the flags in a 24-hour period.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
What is Umamusume? The New Viral Horse Racing Game Explained
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Gamers around the globe are suddenly obsessed with horse racing — so much so that stables have reported an influx of visitors wanting to see the athletic animals and are receiving fodder donations from fans half a world away. The reason for the hype? A free-to-play game available on PC, iOS, and Android called Umamusume: Pretty Derby. Developed by Cygames, the title was originally released in Japan in February 2021 and only got a worldwide launch in late June 2025, becoming a viral hit more than four years after its debut. Horse girls racing in a cutscene from Umamusume: Pretty Derby. Horse girls racing in a cutscene from Umamusume: Pretty Derby. Cygames Umumamuse is a game about recruiting and training horses and then participating in races with them — only the "horses" are human girls with horse aspects, such as their ears and tails, which are called Umamusume — literally translating to "horse girl." It features anime-style visuals and allows players to interact and bond with their Umamusume to boost their confidence and abilities. It's essentially a horse racing management sim with some slice-of-life stories added on top. A crucial aspect of the game is that each available Umamusume is based on a real racehorse, which inspired their various abilities and personalities — the characters are not entirely fictional. This is why some stables are seeing a sudden increase in interest or fodder donations: Players want to come by and visit or at least feed the animals that their favorite Umamusume are based on. Horses with interesting stories such as Haru Urara or quirky personalities such as Gold Ship have proven themselves to be especially popular. Aside from the magnetic personalities of the Umamusume, the gameplay itself is a big draw. Its core roguelite gameplay loop of training characters and preparing them for the coming races is a lot of fun due to how easy it is to bond and empathize with them. This, in turn, makes the races – which players are doomed to watch without being able to influence what's happening – all the more thrilling. It's incredibly satisfying to watch one's Umamusume win a big race, knowing what she's been through and what goals and dreams are driving her forward. In a category dominated by big franchises that are churned out in annual iterations, Cygames' Umamusume: Pretty Derby is a massive surprise full of heart. It brings the joy of sports games to an audience that usually looks elsewhere for its entertainment and is getting fresh eyes on the world of horse racing.
SoraNews24
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
Donations pouring in from foreign Uma Musume fans for Japan's real-life loveable loser racehorse
The hit video game/anime's Haru Urara is a real horse, and fans have found a way to show their love for their heroine who never gave up. For a video game in which every character is trying to run as fast as they can, Uma Musume Pretty Derby sure took its sweet time coming to English-language players. Despite debuting in Japan in 2021, the game's English version wasn't released until just a few weeks ago, on June 26. Uma Musume Pretty Derby's slow trot to the English world is sort of understandable. After all, it's a game about anthropomorphized real-life Japanese racehorse schoolgirl idol athletes, a series of niches that pushes it pretty far into a corner in terms of entertainment interests. However, it's looking like publisher Cygames underestimated the game's potential, as it's become such a massive hit with English-language gamers that they're now going so far as to offer support to one of the actual horses that inspired one of the game's characters, Haru Urara. ▼ With Haru Urara's name meaning 'gentle spring,' naturally her Uma Musume version has cherry blossom-colored hair. So who's Haru Urara? One of the least successful racehorses in Japanese racing history. Despite coming from impressive stock (her sire/father was a winner of multiple prestigious Grade 1 races), Haru Urara finished in last place in her maiden race, and that would more or less set the tone for her career. Over the next six years, Hara Urara ran in 113 races, and won none of them. She usually wasn't even close to winning, with a grand total of just 12 finishes in second or third place, meaning 101 times she ended up even further back. Even legendary Yutaka Take tried to guide her to a win, but he could do no better than a 10th-place finish (out of 11 horses in the field) in his mount. And yet, Japan fell in love with Haru Urara, cheering passionately for the underdog who never gave up. So when Uma Musume's designers chose to add a Hara Urara character to the game's roster, they gave her that same plucky, positive attitude. Even if she doesn't have the best stats, she's become a fan favorite among those who've learned about her backstory through the game, including the newly arrived English-territory Uma Musume fanbase, and want to help her win an in-game race. Unfortunately, Haru Urara the horse has been officially retired since 2006, so it's too late for her new overseas fans to help her find her way to the winner's circle. There is, though, a way for them to make her retirement more comfortable, as a number of them have discovered Namabokuso Bank, a Japanese website for sending donations of fresh-cut grass ( namabokuso ) to retired racehorses for them to munch on. 何が起きているの？🧐ハルウララ海外からうーちゃん宛ての生牧草バンクのご利用が爆発しています🥰 愛らしさ満点の馬たちを直接応援できる生牧草バンクという仕組みを実装できた事が、今を生きてくれている馬たちやこれから先の馬たちの未来に繋がることを目標に頑張ります😊💕… — 生牧草バンク公式 (@namabokusobank) July 11, 2025 'What's going on?' wondered Namabukuso Bank's official Twitter account in a recent post. 'Donations from overseas for Haru Urara have been blowing up.' Sure enough, looking at the donation page for Haru Urara, which allows donors to post a short message, there's been a steady stream of English ones since Uma Musume Pretty Derby's English release, including: 'Overseas fan, stay healthy! :)' 'Run on my shining star!!' 'She is the best horse.' 'For my GOAT who never gave up.' 'For never giving up! Hope you enjoy the grass!!' 'Please enjoy the treat Haru-chan and stay happy and healthy!' 'Haru Urara inspired me to never give up!' 'Love from Oregon.' 'All the way from Australia! For never giving up!' 'Hello from Indonesia.' 'You are an inspiration to me and I'm sure a lot of others too! Stay healthy and have a lot of fun! From, Malaysia.' 'Please give Haru Urara lots of love. From Thailand with love.' 'Love from UK.' 'From France! Enjoy.' 'She is an inspiration for a lot of people…Many greetings from Germany!' 'Aloha! Much love from Hawaii!' 'Enjoy your retirement! Those of us around the globe are always rooting for you.' 'She may not have won an official race, but she won the race for our hearts.' As the variety of nationalities show, the English release of the Uma Musume game, which had previously only been available in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean, is helping spread its popularity, and love for Haru Urara, to countries with English-as-a-second-language proficiency too. It should be noted that Haru Urara hasn't been wandering the streets hungry, as following her racing days she's been a resident of Matha Farm in Chiba Prefecture. ▼ Haru Urara at her current home Still, as a retired racehorse with negligible track earnings, some extra financial security, and a little extra luxury in her feed, are no doubt making her retirement more comfortable, and those looking to contribute can do so though the Namabokuso Bank website here. Source: Namabokuso Bank via Otakomu Screenshot images ©Cygames, Inc. ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
3 best ways to get money (Monies) in Umamusume: Pretty Derby
(Image via @Cygames) If you're running out of Monies in Umamusume: Pretty Derby , welcome to the club. Upgrading your girls, improving facilities, and just about everything else in this game needs Monies— a lot of it. So if you're grinding hard but your wallet's still crying, this guide is for you. Here's the fastest and most efficient way to farm Monies in Umamusume without wasting time. Prioritize Daily Races (They're a Gold Mine) Your number one source of Monies? Daily Races. Found under the Race tab, these are limited-time races you can attempt six times per day using race tickets. Easy : 1,000 Monies Normal : 2,000 Monies Hard : 3,000 Monies And that's just the base reward—you earn bonus Monies based on your trainee's placement. So, always go for the hardest level you can comfortably win. Don't just blindly attempt Hard if you're not consistently placing top 3. It's a waste of a ticket. Use your strongest girls. The better your odds of placing first, the more Monies you'll rake in. You NEED To Be Doing This! — Ultimate Daily Guide & Every Reward Explained in Umamusume Complete Career Mode (Slow Burn, Big Return) Career mode is your passive Monies-builder. A full trainee run through Career mode, if you win all races, can fetch you around 10,000+ Monies, plus other rewards like SP and Carats. Even better? You're also training your girls for more difficult content like Team Races or Hard Daily Races while you're at it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Premium Dubai Homes Now Available—Direct from Dubai's top developer Binghatti Developers FZE Contact Us It's like farming and leveling up in one neat package. Use a strong support card setup to make sure your trainee can win consistently across the Career. First Month Priorities - Maximize Your Account Value Early | Umamusume: Pretty Derby Daily Missions = Free Monies Don't ignore your daily missions. These may not seem like much, but they add up. Many missions hand out Monies, SP, and Carats for simple tasks like training, racing, or logging in. Make it a habit: Clear 1 Career run Do all 6 Daily Races Grab rewards from the mission tab Consistency = currency. Event Rewards & Limited-Time Challenges Whenever events roll in, make them your focus. Limited-time missions often have Monies as milestone rewards, especially in claw machine-type mini-games or celebration tasks. Keep an eye on the 'Events' tab. If you're not farming event currency, you're probably missing out on free Monies. If you're serious about farming Monies in Umamusume: Pretty Derby , focus on Daily Races first, Career Mode second, and supplement with missions and smart resource management. No need to whale. Just race smart, plan daily, and keep training. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
