Haru Urara in Uma Musume Becomes Global Fan Favorite
With the official English release of Uma Musume: Pretty Derby and its launch on Steam, western players are finally diving into the game’s charming world. And one character in particular has stood out among the rest: Haru Urara.
Every horse girl in Uma Musume is based on a real-life racehorse, and Haru Urara is no exception. What makes her special is that, despite never winning a single race, she became a national icon in Japan—and now, she’s becoming a global favorite in the game as well.
Haru Urara’s Real Racing Career
Born in 1996, Haru Urara debuted in 1998 and quickly gained a reputation—not for winning, but for never crossing the finish line first. She kept losing, race after race, year after year.
In 2003, she hit her 80th straight loss, which ironically catapulted her into fame. The media dubbed her the “shining star of losers everywhere,” and she became a symbol of perseverance in Japan.
By 2004, more than 13,000 people attended one of her races just to cheer her on. People even lined up for hours to buy commemorative betting tickets—not because they expected her to win, but to show support. She finished that race 10th out of 11.
In total, Haru Urara ran 113 races and won none. Yet she won hearts across the country—and now, across the globe.
Haru Urara in Uma Musume Becomes Global Fan Favorite
In Uma Musume, Haru Urara is portrayed as a bright and determined girl who refuses to give up, mirroring her real-life counterpart. However, she starts off with weak stats, making it much harder to win races compared to other characters. For this reason, training her to victory feels like a true accomplishment.
Despite the difficulty, fans have fallen in love with her resilience.
“Even though she’s just pixels on a screen, I’d do anything for Haru Urara,” one fan said. Another joked, “Arima Kinen? More like ‘I’m really cryin’’,” referring to how emotional it gets trying to win with her.
Her underdog status has turned her into a symbol of hope, with players flooding social media with fanart and memes, proudly showing their efforts to get her across the finish line.
Haru Urara’s Real Farm Thanks Overseas Fans
As Haru Urara goes viral again, the real-life farm where she lives posted a heartfelt message after receiving an outpouring of support online.
“For some reason, Urara-san’s birthday tiara post suddenly got 10,000 more likes. She’s probably healthier and more energetic than I am!” wrote the account admin.
Even without a single win in her career, Haru Urara’s story continues to inspire—a tale of hope, perseverance, and how even those who always come in last can still shine.
via Você Sabia Anime
