Grass Marvel, one of many real-life racehorses that impressed a personality in Umamusume: Fairly Derby, handed away on August 8 at age 30, prompting an outpouring of condolences from followers of Cygames’ anime horse-girl franchise.
The stallion Grass Marvel is among the real-life Japanese racehorses Cygames changed into a personality for its Umamusume: Fairly Derby anime and video games. As all Umamusume’s characters are anime women with equine ears and tails, Grass Marvel additionally obtained a intercourse change. Within the Umamusume universe, Grass Marvel is a pleasant however decided woman who grew up in America however loves Japanese tradition, echoing how the true horse was American-bred however educated in Japan. The character’s gentle brown hair with a white dot on the entrance mimics the horse’s chestnut coat with a white star marking.
The actual Grass Marvel is understood for successful Arima Kinen, one in all Japan’s prestigious Grade 1 races, twice. Throughout his four-year profession (1997-2000), he positioned first in 9 out of 15 races. On the time, Grass Marvel was matched in opposition to fellow racehorse Particular Week (leading to a tense picture end again in 1999), and this rivalry is portrayed within the Umamusume: Fairly Derby anime. After retiring from racing in 2000, Grass Marvel went on to sire 4 champions together with Display screen Hero and Earnestly.
In response to the official obituary from Large Pink Farm, the place Grass Marvel lived out his twilight years, the previous champion racehorse was in good well being till he began to say no yesterday night. He handed away from age-related a number of organ failure on the age of 30, a powerful age for a racehorse.
In response to the information about the true Grass Marvel going to the nice massive pasture within the sky, Umamusume’s official X account posted: “On August 8, we obtained the information that Grass Marvel, one of many horses that served as inspiration for a personality in our franchise, has handed away. We wish to prolong our condolences to all associated events, and pray for the repose of this champion horse’s soul.”
Followers additionally posted messages of condolences, with many hoping that Grass Marvel was now in a spot the place there are many dandelions (his favourite meals). “The final horse from the strongest technology has set off on his last journey… Thanks Grass Marvel,” one commenter posted. One other identified that though they really feel unhappy when the true horse behind a personality passes away, the horses will carry on shining without end on this planet of Umamusume.
By coincidence, Rena Maeda, who voices Grass Marvel in Umamusume: Fairly Derby, posted on X yesterday about her expertise visiting the racehorse in actual life. She mentioned she intends to return and see him once more, though sadly she received’t get the prospect.
海外のトレーナーさんたちが2018年のこのポストを見つけてくれている！ありがと！
Trainers from abroad are watching this publish! Thanks !!
This picture was taken in 2018 after I went to see Grass Marvel in individual as a voice actor taking part in the position of Grass Marvel.
He was consuming a lot of… https://t.co/aOFOZThVHu
— 前田玲奈(◜‧̮◝ )ﾏｴﾚﾅ (@renamaeda07) August 7, 2025
Verity Townsend is a Japan-based freelance author who beforehand served as editor, contributor and translator for the sport information web site Automaton West. She has additionally written about Japanese tradition and flicks for numerous publications.