Overview
Umapyoi Densetsu (うまぴょい伝説) is the signature theme song of the Umamusume: Pretty Derby multimedia franchise, produced by Cygames. Composed, arranged, and written by Akihiro Honda, the track first appeared on the album STARTING GATE 01 in 2016 before becoming the franchise's central musical identity. Three lead voice actresses, Azumi Waki as Special Week (スペシャルウィーク), Marika Kouno as Silence Suzuka (サイレンススズカ), and Machico as Tokai Teio (トウカイテイオー), trade spirited, playful vocals over a driving pop-rock arrangement at 170 BPM, punctuated by the infectious call-and-response "Umapyoi!" chant that has become synonymous with the series. The lyrics paint a vivid race-day scene, blending horse-racing imagery with cheerleader energy.
The song galloped into maimai でらっくす UNiVERSE PLUS on March 24, 2022, alongside its Re:MASTER chart, an unusual same-day release for a DX chart at that difficulty tier. It also crossed over into sibling Sega rhythm games CHUNITHM NEW and ONGEKI bright MEMORY. The maimai DX chart set spans five difficulties, with the Expert chart (designed by 隅田川星人) originally debuting at level 8+ and later upgraded to 9+ from the BUDDiES version onward. The Master chart, laid out by 緑風 犬三郎, and the Re:MASTER chart, crafted by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya) with a dense 830-note count and heavy Slide usage, offer progressively demanding interpretations of the song's relentless energy. On February 7, 2025, Umapyoi Densetsu was removed from maimai でらっくす PRiSM, transitioning the track to legacy status in the arcade rotation.
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
5(5)
224 notesDesigner: -|Tap 167Hold 14Slide 3Touch 24Break 16
ADVANCED
6(6)
288 notesDesigner: -|Tap 230Hold 17Slide 19Touch 9Break 13
EXPERT
9+(8.7)
448 notesDesigner: 隅田川星人|Tap 292Hold 85Slide 15Touch 35Break 21
MASTER
11(11)
560 notesDesigner: 緑風 犬三郎|Tap 353Hold 65Slide 61Touch 35Break 46
Re:MASTER
13(13.5)
830 notesDesigner: 翠楼屋|Tap 515Hold 58Slide 138Touch 26Break 93
Trivia
- Umapyoi Densetsu is the main theme song of the Umamusume: Pretty Derby franchise, a multimedia property by Cygames that began as a mobile game in 2021.
- The song was composed, arranged, and lyricized by Akihiro Honda (Cygames), who shaped its upbeat pop-rock sound to evoke the excitement of a horse race.
- It was first released on the album STARTING GATE 01 in 2016, predating both the Umamusume mobile game launch and its appearance in arcade rhythm games.
- The three vocalists, Azumi Waki (Special Week), Marika Kouno (Silence Suzuka), and Machico (Tokai Teio), portray the franchise's three central horse-girl characters and are the first voice cast members associated with the series.
- The distinctive 'Umapyoi!' refrain has become a widely recognized earworm within and beyond the Umamusume fandom, often used as a shorthand reference to the franchise itself.
- In maimai, the Expert chart was originally rated level 8+ during UNiVERSE PLUS through FESTiVAL+, and was elevated to level 9+ starting from the BUDDiES version.
- The Re:MASTER chart, designed by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya), is one of the more notable 13-level charts from the UNiVERSE PLUS era, with 138 Slide notes, the highest Slide count of any chart in the set, creating a visually busy pattern that mirrors the song's chaotic energy.
- A version of the song sung by 34 different Umamusume cast members was produced for the anime adaptation, expanding the track beyond the original trio.
- The song was removed from maimai でらっくす PRiSM on February 7, 2025, joining a small set of licensed tracks that left the arcade rotation when their licensing terms expired.
- Playing the song in maimai awards three exclusive titles: '誰より速く駆け抜けたい！' (I want to run faster than anyone!) for one play, '俺の愛馬が！！！！！！！' (My horse!!!!!!!) for achieving RANK SSS, and 'うまぴょい♪うまぴょい♪' for winning a matching play session.
FAQ
- What is Umapyoi Densetsu?
- Umapyoi Densetsu (うまぴょい伝説) is the main theme song of Cygames' Umamusume: Pretty Derby multimedia franchise. Composed by Akihiro Honda, it was first released on the album STARTING GATE 01 in 2016 and later appeared in multiple Sega rhythm games including maimai DX, CHUNITHM, and ONGEKI.
- Who composed and sang Umapyoi Densetsu?
- The song was composed, arranged, and written by Akihiro Honda (Cygames). The vocals are performed by three voice actresses: Azumi Waki as Special Week, Marika Kouno as Silence Suzuka, and Machico as Tokai Teio.
- Which maimai version introduced Umapyoi Densetsu?
- Umapyoi Densetsu was added to maimai でらっくす UNiVERSE PLUS on March 24, 2022, with its Re:MASTER chart available on the same day.
- Is Umapyoi Densetsu still playable in maimai?
- No. The song was removed from maimai でらっくす PRiSM on February 7, 2025, making it unavailable on current arcade cabinets as a licensed track whose availability has ended.
- Who designed the maimai charts for Umapyoi Densetsu?
- The Expert chart was designed by 隅田川星人 (Sumidagawa Seijin), the Master chart by 緑風 犬三郎 (Ryokufū Inusaburō / Happy), and the Re:Master chart by 翠楼屋 (Suirouya). The Basic and Advanced charts do not have a credited designer.
- What difficulty levels do Umapyoi Densetsu's maimai charts span?
- The DX charts range from Basic (Lv 5), Advanced (Lv 6), Expert (Lv 9+), Master (Lv 11), to Re:Master (Lv 13). The Expert chart was originally Lv 8+ and was upgraded to Lv 9+ starting from the BUDDiES version.
- What other rhythm games feature Umapyoi Densetsu?
- Beyond maimai, Umapyoi Densetsu appears in CHUNITHM NEW (where it later received a WORLD'S END chart in CHUNITHM LUMINOUS) and ONGEKI bright MEMORY. Both versions have also had the song removed or rotated out.
- What is the origin of the title 'Umapyoi Densetsu'?
- The title combines 'uma' (horse), the playful onomatopoeic phrase 'pyoi' (evoking a bouncing or hopping motion), and 'densetsu' (legend), forming 'Horse-Pyoi Legend.' It reflects the song's role as the energetic, meme-friendly anthem of the Umamusume franchise.
