# Horse girls are officially coming to MotoGP

> The viral mobile game Umamusume: Pretty Derby is partnering with the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix in an unprecedented crossover.
- Title: Horse girls are officially coming to MotoGP · TechRadar
- Summary: The viral mobile game Umamusume: Pretty Derby is partnering with the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix in an unprecedented crossover. Video games are now official…
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- Source: TechRadar — https://techradar.com/gaming/mobile-gaming/horse-girls-are-officially-coming-to-the-motogp-japanese-grand-prix-in-first-of-its-kind-umamasume-crossover
- Published: 2026-09-17T13:02:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: umamusume: pretty derby, motogp, japanese grand prix, cygames, mobile gaming, motorsport crossover, anime, horse girls, motegi, video game partnership, technology
## Horse girls hit the racetrack
Umamusume: Pretty Derby, a viral mobile game about anthropomorphized racing horses, is partnering with MotoGP's Japanese Grand Prix in October 2026.
## Giant displays and character spots
The Motegi circuit will feature a 155-meter display with eight game characters, plus special photo spots and art boards throughout the venue.
## Voice actor waves the checkered flag
Tomoyo Takayanagi, who voices the character Oguri Cap in the franchise, will wave the checkered flag at Moto2 and Moto3 races.
## First video game MotoGP partner
This marks the first time a video game has become an official MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix event partner.
## Game revived horse racing interest
Umamusume: Pretty Derby has spawned anime and manga adaptations and is credited with reviving interest in real horse racing.
## Not the first racing crossover
Earlier this year, a Pacific Racing Team BMW M4 GT3 featured special Umamusume livery in Japan's Super GT racing championship.
## Key takeaway

Video games are now official partners at major motorsport events, blending digital entertainment with real-world racing.