Key Facts
The Uma Musume: Pretty Derby franchise has announced the next stops for its 2025 global tour, following the successful Tokyo event on June 20-21. The tour will now head to Los Angeles, London, Seoul, and Yokohama. The Los Angeles performance is scheduled at the Peacock Theater. This marks the first time the franchise's live musical events will be performed globally, expanding beyond Japan.
Tour Details and Schedule
The global tour began with a two-day event in Tokyo on June 20-21. Subsequent stops include:
- Los Angeles – Peacock Theater (dates TBA)
- London – venue and dates TBA
- Seoul – venue and dates TBA
- Yokohama – venue and dates TBA
Additionally, the franchise held events in Saitama on May 24-25, 2025, and will have another on October 18-19, 2025.
Game Background and Success
The Uma Musume: Pretty Derby mobile game launched in February 2021 for iOS and Android, after being delayed from its original winter 2018 release to improve quality. A PC version via DMM Games followed in March 2021. The game received an English release on June 26, 2025, for iOS and Android. It won Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025 in December.
Concept and Gameplay
The game revolves around Uma Musume (Horse Girls), girls with exceptional running abilities who aspire to become top idols and compete in the national sports entertainment show 'Twinkle Series.' Players act as both teacher and trainer at the Nihon Uma Musume Training Center Gakuen, guiding the girls to their debut.
What Readers Should Know
Fans can look forward to experiencing the franchise's unique blend of music and sports entertainment live for the first time outside Japan. The global tour signifies the growing international popularity of Uma Musume. Stay tuned for specific dates and ticket information for each city.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Uma Musume Global Tour 2025?
It is a series of live musical events by the Uma Musume: Pretty Derby franchise, taking place in Los Angeles, London, Seoul, and Yokohama in 2025.
When and where is the Los Angeles event?
The Los Angeles event will be held at the Peacock Theater, though specific dates have not been announced yet.
Is this the first global tour for Uma Musume?
Yes, this marks the first time the franchise's live musical events will be performed outside Japan.
When did the Uma Musume game launch?
The mobile game launched in February 2021 for iOS and Android, with a PC release via DMM Games in March 2021.
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