New CM released featuring Uma Musume running on the midsummer beach to the passionate singing of Shigeru Matsuzaki.

Uma Musume Pretty Derby is a multimedia project and game app developed and operated by Cygames. This project features anthropomorphized racehorses and is expanded across various media such as anime, manga, and games.
Project Overview
Developer/Operator: Cygames
Genre: Training simulation game
Release Date: February 24, 2021
Game Features
Uma Musume Pretty Derby is a training simulation game where the player becomes a “trainer” and aims to train Uma Musume (anthropomorphized racehorse girls) to win races.
Key Game Elements
Training: Train Uma Musume to increase their stats and strengthen them. Events occur during training that can affect the Uma Musume’s skills and abilities.
Races: Enter the trained Uma Musume into races aiming for victory. Winning races rewards the player, allowing further strengthening of the Uma Musume.
Story: Each Uma Musume has a unique story that progresses through training.
Characters
The game features many Uma Musume based on real racehorses. Below are some of the main characters:
Main Uma Musume
Special Week: The protagonist, modeled after a famous horse that thrived in many G1 races, including the Japan Derby.
Silence Suzuka: Known as a genius escape horse.
Tokai Teio: Modeled after a famous horse with a brilliant race career, known for its bright and positive personality.
Grass Wonder: Modeled after a successful foreign-bred horse that performed well in Japan.
Media Expansion
Uma Musume Pretty Derby is also expanded into anime and manga.
Anime
Uma Musume Pretty Derby (Season 1): Aired in 2018, depicting the growth and success of the protagonist Special Week.
Uma Musume Pretty Derby Season 2: Aired in 2021, focusing on the stories of Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen.
Manga
Uma Musume Cinderella Gray: A manga depicting the story of the protagonist Oguri Cap.
Community and Events
Uma Musume Pretty Derby frequently holds in-game events and collaboration projects, with a very active fan community. Game events and gacha updates draw significant attention from many players.
For detailed information, please refer to the following link: Uma Musume Pretty Derby – Wikipedia

Shigeru Matsuzaki (born November 19, 1949) is a Japanese singer, actor, and television personality. He is widely known for his powerful singing voice and unique character, being a veteran artist with many hit songs. He is represented by Our Songs Creative Inc.
Background
Place of Birth: Koto City, Tokyo
Date of Birth: November 19, 1949
Agency: Our Songs Creative Inc.
Career Beginnings
Shigeru Matsuzaki began his music career in the late 1960s. His debut album “Kimi Koso Waga Inochi” was released in 1970, captivating many listeners with his powerful vocals.
Music Career
Shigeru Matsuzaki has numerous hit songs, with “Ai no Memory” being his most famous work.
Representative Songs
Ai no Memory (1977): Known as his signature song, still beloved by many people today.
Kimi Koso Waga Inochi (1970): The title track of his debut album, marking the start of his career.
Watashi no Uta (1975): Another one of his representative songs known for its powerful vocals.
Acting Career
In addition to his singing career, Shigeru Matsuzaki has appeared in many films and TV dramas, gaining high praise as an actor.
Main Works
Movies: He has appeared in numerous films, including Battles Without Honor and Humanity (1973), earning high praise as an actor.
TV Dramas: He has made guest appearances in many TV dramas, receiving recognition for his acting skills.
Variety Shows
Shigeru Matsuzaki is also known for his bright character and humor, appearing in numerous variety shows.
Main Variety Shows
Monomane Ouza Ketteisen (Impersonation Contest): Frequently appears on this impersonation show, gaining popularity with his humor and singing ability.
For detailed information, please refer to the following link: Shigeru Matsuzaki – Wikipedia