Umamusume Pretty Derby fans mourn the death of champion horse racing grass

Grass Wonder, one of the real-life horse racing that inspired the characters Umamusume: Beautiful Derbydied on August 8 at the age of 30, which aroused the condolences of fans of the Cygames anime women's series.

Stud Grass Miracle is one of the real-life Japanese horse racing festivals that turned into its Umamusume character: beautiful derby anime and games. As all Umamusume characters are anime girls with horse ears and tails, Grass Miracle also changes. In the Umamusume Universe, Grass Wonder is a friendly and determined girl who grew up in the United States but loves Japanese culture, responding to the training that real horses are bred in the United States but trained in Japan. The character's light brown hair has white dots on the front, mimicking the horse's chestnut coat and with white stars.

The Real Grass Miracle is famous for winning one of Japan's prestigious first-year competitions. In his four-year career (1997-2000), he ranked first in 9 of 15 games. At the time, Glass Miracle matched the special week of the horse racing (causing tension Photos from 1999), this competition is portrayed in Umamusume: beautiful derby anime. After retiring from racing in 2000, Grass Wonder went on to compete in four titles including Screen Hero and earned it seriously.

according to Official itu sue From Big Red Farm, Grass Wonder lived in his twilight years, the former champion racehorse in good health until he started to decline last night. He died at the age of 30, an impressive age for horse racing.

In response to news about real grass, miracle went to the ranch in the sky Official X Account Posted: “On August 8, we received a news that Grass Wonder, a horse who acted as a role in our franchise, has passed away. We would like to express our condolences to all relevant parties and pray for the rest of the soul of this champion horse.”

Fans have also posted messages of mourning, and many hope Grass Wonder is now in a place with lots of dandelions (his favorite food). One commentator: “The last horse of the most powerful generation set out on his final journey…thanks for the miracle of grass.” Posted. other Point out Although they will feel sad when the real horse behind the character disappears, the horses will always shine in the Umamusume world.

Coincidentally, Rena Maeda posted Grass Wonder in Umamusume: Pretty Derby, and posted her experience of visiting horse racing in real life on X yesterday. She said she was going back to see her again, although sadly she wouldn't have a chance.

Trainers from overseas have been finding this article in 2018! Thank you!

Trainers from overseas are reading this article! Thanks! !

This photo was taken in 2018, when I went to see Grass Wonder personally as a voice actor who played the role of Grass Wonder.

He is eating a lot… https://t.co/aofozthvhu

— Reina Maeda (◜‧̮◝ )ﾏｴﾚﾅ(@renamaeda07) August 7, 2025

Verity Townsend is a Japanese freelance writer who previously served as editor, contributor and translator for Game News website Automaton West. She also wrote articles about Japanese culture and film for various publications.