Mejiro McQueen

The Gray King of Stayers

A calm, composed, and hardworking Uma Musume, protagonist of Main Story Chapter 1. Achieved the historic first three-generation Tenno Sho victories across grandfather, father, and self, and is regarded as one of the strongest stayers in Japanese horse racing history.

Quotes

  • I think not losing is what's important.
  • Effort doesn't betray you, so keep accumulating it day by day.
  • Calmly, true to myself.
  • Leading the way is my mission.
  • Even from the depths of despair, continue running while believing in the future.

Trivia

  • Modeled after the real racehorse Mejiro McQueen.
  • Character created with consideration of her significance in horse racing history, where gray horses excelled.
  • Underwhelming as a stallion, but gained fame through legendary golden crosses as a damsire.
  • Voiced by Machico, who expresses her strong-willed personality.
  • Major in-game events (Kikuka Sho victory, Tenno Sho Spring consecutive wins) are based on historical facts.

Alternate names

Mejiro McQueen マックイーン メジロ

Tags

Uma Musume Racehorse Stayer Kikuka Sho Tenno Sho Takarazuka Kinen Mejiro Farm Gray Stallion

Profile

Species
Uma Musume
Gender
Female
Birthday
April 3
Birth year
1987

Appearance

Overall appearance
Possesses a beautiful gray coat, calm demeanor, large build, and well-proportioned facial features. Wears white blinkers during races.
Hair color
White
Distinguishing features
  • Gray (white coat color)
  • Calm expression
  • Large physique
Iconic items
  • White blinkers
  • Racing uniform
  • Ribbon (in the work)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Calm and composed, hardworking. Always stays calm, serious about racing, and prefers straightforward tactics. Shows a spoiled side in the stable or pasture at times, but exhibits high concentration during races.
Keywords
  • Hardworking
  • Calm
  • Strong-willed
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Kind
  • Big sister type
Motto
Victory comes from the accumulation of effort
Talents
  • Abundant stamina
  • High explosiveness
  • Calm concentration
  • Seriousness
  • Excellent cardiopulmonary function
Skills
  • Following from a good position
  • Front-runner breakaway race
  • Long-distance aptitude
  • Training adaptability
  • Race sense
Motivation
To fulfill the family dream of three-generation Tenno Sho victory. To achieve personal growth and establish a solid position in the racing world.
Habits
In the later years of her racing career, she often disliked training and race progression. However, she always maintained composure and behaved proudly.
Favorite foods
Carrots, Hay, Snacks
Favorite colors
White, Blue
Hobbies
Running, Walking gracefully

History

Backstory
Gray Uma Musume born at Japan's Mejiro Farm. Grandson of Mejiro Asama, daughter of Mejiro Titan, and Mejiro Aurora, possessor of a prestigious bloodline, and a historic figure who dominated the Tenno Sho across three generations of grandfather, father, and self. Laid-back personality from her foal days, but after debuting as a racehorse, she demonstrated her talent, winning the Kikuka Sho. Secured numerous GI titles including consecutive Tenno Sho (Spring) wins and Takarazuka Kinen victory, hailed as a renowned stayer for her stamina and fighting spirit.
Debut date
February 3, 1990
Work title
Uma Musume Pretty Derby
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Chapter 1 Main Character

Kikuka Sho Victory

Significant event
Kikuka Sho Victory
Description
In her fourth year after debut, achieved first graded stakes win and GI Kikuka Sho victory.

Tenno Sho (Spring) Consecutive Wins

Significant event
Tenno Sho (Spring) Consecutive Wins
Description
Consecutively won Tenno Sho (Spring) in 1991 and 1992, accomplishing the family dream of three-generation domination.

Tenno Sho (Autumn) Disqualification

Significant event
Tenno Sho (Autumn) Disqualification
Description
In the 1991 GI Tenno Sho (Autumn), finished first but received the historic first disqualification for interference.

Stallion Era

Significant event
Stallion Era
Description
After retirement, became a stallion, but unlike mainstream turf bloodlines, had few successful offspring; gained recognition as a damsire after death.

Golden Cross

Significant event
Golden Cross
Description
Few surviving offspring after stallion retirement, but through the dam line combined with Stay Gold to produce famous horses such as Dream Journey, Orfevre, and Gold Ship.

Relationships

Mejiro Titan

Father

Father. Winner of the 1982 Tenno Sho (Autumn).

Mejiro Aurora

Mother

Mother. Famous broodmare with Limand as damsire.

Mejiro Asama

Grandfather

Paternal grandfather. Gray Tenno Sho winner and foundation of the family line.

Mejiro Ryan

Teammate

Rival and comrade of the same generation, engaged in famous battles in Kikuka Sho, Tenno Sho (Spring), and others.

Yutaka Take

Mentor

Shared the latter half of her career, renowned jockey who led her to many GI victories.

Tokai Teio

Rival

Rival spotlighted in the 1992 Tenno Sho (Spring) as the 'Clash of the Century'.

Mejiro Family

Mejiro Family: leader

Media appearances

Uma Musume Pretty Derby TV Series

Anime / Protagonist

2018–

Uma Musume Pretty Derby

Game / Protagonist

Streaming started in 2018

Uma Musume Pretty Derby Theatrical Edition

Movie / Supporting

Released in 2023

Voice cast and creators

Machico

Voice actor
Machico
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version

Machico

Voice actor
Machico
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Theatrical Version

Cygames

Creator name
Cygames
Role
Original author

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Item name
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Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

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Item name
Plush toys
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

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Category
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