Umamusume: Pretty Derby

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/uma-musume-pretty-derby

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the franchise origin?Japan
2. What is the developer?Cygames
3. What are Umamusume in the game?Umamusume are friendly girls who look like racehorses. They run fast races and have adventures. They are based on real famous racehorses.
4. Why do the characters act like racehorses?The creators wanted to show the spirit of real racehorses. They use the horses’ names, families, and stories to make the characters feel real.

Anthropomorphism: The attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities.
Multimedia Franchise: A collection of creative works distributed across various media platforms, interconnected by a common theme or universe.
Equestrianism: The sport of riding horses, encompassing various disciplines and competitive events.
Thoroughbred: A breed of horse primarily developed for racing, known for its speed and agility.