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Time of India
a day 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.


SoraNews24
3 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
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to build Air Groove in Umamusume Pretty Derby
Image via: Cygames In Umamusume Pretty Derby, Air Groove isn't just some pretty horse girl, she's grace, maturity, and pure will incarnate. Like a born Leader or Runner, Air Groove lives best when constructed intelligently with a mix of velocity and savvy accuracy. To rule URA and Medium races, players require more than just stats. They require synergy, timing and strategy. Let's jump in on what defines a strong Air Groove construction and how to unlock her potential. How to build If you're looking to lead Air Groove to the winner's circle, Speed is your North Star. Pounding it with no context won't fly. Make it your mission to shatter the 1000+ Speed threshold prior to the 2nd Summer Camp. This provides her with an advantage in mid-race pacing and finishing kicks. Overtraining in Speed without covering her basics will risk burnout and unstable race performances. So here's the clever route: emphasize Speed, of course, but intersperse with bursts of Wit practice, early and often. Uma Musume sparks guide, 3 star spark farming, how to build sparks fast in Pretty Derby Medium race royalty Air Groove's bread and butter is Medium distances. Which means crafting only enough Stamina (approximately 600) to prevent collapses, not blowing too much on it. This frees up an opportunity to put investment into Power (target 650+), which is critical for closing out races with strength, particularly down the homestretch. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like She's 75 and Retiring - Her Handcrafted Jewelry Is 80% OFF Artisan Weekly Read More Undo Wit serves a subtle but crucial nuance. Achieving 350 guarantees superior skill triggering, which could make or break her run depending on the race situation. A higher Wit stat doesn't just help trigger her skills, it increases race consistency by stabilizing her mood and reducing chance of debuffs. How to train Unlike certain characters who can swing for hours of rest turns, Air Groove profits from a strict training cadence. Let her Rest only when the energy bar runs red. Other times, resort to Wit or Recreation training sessions. Save your Summer Turns for developing Speed and Power, leveraging stat multipliers and collective training bonuses. Your support card design should correspond to your purpose. Going for URA control early) Select an even stat distribution: 3 Speed, 1 Power, 1 Wit, 1 Stamina. This provides stat coverage without sacrificing skill advancement. Want keener skill activation and more precise tempo control? Choose a tech deck with 2 Speed, 1 Wit, 1 Power, 1 Stamina and a Friend. This setup prefers mood management, event boosts and increased race flexibility, all of which are useful in more difficult events. Get A Rank in Global EN Umamusume Pretty Derby with These PRO Tips Air Groove isn't the simplest character to train—but when you get her stats and skills aligned, she's a track fearless leader. Balance her Speed and Power, bolster her Stamina just a bit, and let her skills shine with clever Wit planning. She's not about winning, she's about winning with style. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!


Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
How to build Oguri Cap in Umamusume: Pretty Derby the right way?
(Image via Alpha Coders) Oguri Cap is a fan-favorite in Umamusume: Pretty Derby for good reason. She's powerful, reliable, and thrives in Mile and Medium races. Whether you're aiming for consistent victories or pushing toward PvP dominance, building Oguri right can make all the difference. This guide breaks down the best stats, support cards, and skill priorities to unlock her full potential. Best Stats to Train for Oguri Cap Here are some of the stats that you should definitely train for Oguri Cap: Speed and Power Oguri is a Late/Pace runner, meaning she surges ahead in the final stretch. To pull this off consistently, focus equally on Speed (top speed) and Power (acceleration). These two stats fuel her final burst and help her muscle past groups of Umas in the last 300 meters. Suggested Stat Priority Speed = Power Stamina Wits Guts While Speed and Power take priority, Stamina is still important for Medium races. However, since Power passively boosts Stamina, you don't need to over-invest in it. Best Support Card Setup A balanced deck can make or break Oguri's training. Here's a proven layout: 3× Power Cards 2× Speed Cards 1× Wits Card This setup maximizes training gains in her most vital areas, while the Wits card enhances skill activation during races. Uma Musume Oguri Cap guide, build tips and tricks, A rank strategies, win career easily Here's the recommended support card setup: Tokai Teio [Dream Big] – Boosts Late/Pace potential. Super Creek [Piece of Mind] – Solves stamina issues on tough tracks. Special Week [Tracen Academy] – Grants Homestretch Haste , great for surging ahead. Aoi Kiryuin [Trainer's Teamwork] – Reduces training fatigue and boosts efficiency. Must-Have Skills for Oguri Cap You'll want skills that help her break away from the crowd in the final stretch or smoothly dodge mid-race congestion. Go with these: Homestretch Haste – Crucial for final burst. Swinging Maestro – Helps with pacing and positioning. Late Surger Savvy – Activates at the perfect moment. Thunderbolt Step – Accelerates rapidly when overtaking. Nimble Navigator – Keeps her smooth in dense packs. Oguri Cap isn't just strong—she's incredibly trainable . Stick to a Speed-Power-heavy routine, back her with synergistic support cards, and stack the right skills. With the right build, she can dominate most Mile/Medium events with ease. For casual and competitive players alike, Oguri Cap is your go-to all-rounder in Umamusume. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Japanese racehorse famous for losing gains new fans from mobile game
July 10 (UPI) -- A retired Japanese racehorse famous for never winning a race is experiencing a new surge of popularity thanks to a popular mobile game. Haru Urara, a 29-year-old mare who retired from racing in 2004, served as the inspiration for a character of the same name in the mobile game Uma Musume Pretty Derby, which launched globally June 26. The real-life Haru Urara, famous for wearing a Hello Kitty mask and losing every one of her 113 races, became a national icon during her ill-fated career, with fans considering her to be an inspirational figure who never gives up. The mobile game features anime-style, human-like characters with horse ears and tails engaging in track races. The fictional Haru Urara character's bio states: "She's always smiling, no matter how many times she loses. She always tries her best and looks on the brighter side of things." A member of the official Haru Urara fan club who uses the handle @animal_love_kaz on X posted a photo of the real horse celebrating her birthday in February while wearing a tiara. The photo went suddenly viral earlier this month, which the user attributed to the game's popularity. The user, who frequently visits Haru Urara at Martha Farm, updated her bio to say: "I don't play Uma Musume." New fans seeking to meet the real Haru Urara can schedule visits on the farm's website.