Narita Brian
Shadow Roll Monster
A competitive and passionate Uma Musume, the protagonist of Main Story Chapter 4. One of the greatest horses in Japanese horse racing history, having achieved the Triple Crown in JRA Classic races.
Quotes
- I don't want to lose to anyone when it comes to running
- I couldn't run without the shadow roll
- Strength comes from accumulated effort
- I hate losing
- I'll overcome any hardship
Trivia
- First foal crop of racehorse Narita Brian
- Overcame mental issues with shadow roll
- Was timid during racing career and scared of shadows, making shadow roll effective
- Lifetime record: 21 starts, 12 wins
- Selected as 1994 JRA Horse of the Year
- No graded stakes winners from offspring as stallion
Alternate names
Brian
Nariboo
Shadow Roll Monster
Profile
- Species
- Uma Musume (anthropomorphized racehorse)
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- May 3
- Birth year
- 1991
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Uma Musume characterized by black hair as the base, wearing a shadow roll, passionate gaze, and a lean physique reminiscent of a racehorse.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Wearing shadow roll
- Black hair modeled after dark bay coat
- Passionate expression
- Iconic items
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- Shadow roll
- Racing uniform (reflecting Narita Brian's image colors)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Passionate
- Detailed personality
- Strong-willed with a sore loser mentality and a burning desire for victory, passionate yet somewhat timid, but loyal to friends and a hard worker. Has demonstrated strong mental fortitude in many races.
- Keywords
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- Sore loser
- Passionate
- Hard worker
- Loyal to friends
- Resilient mentality
- Motto
- I want to become stronger, I want to win
- Talents
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- Excellent racing ability
- High concentration
- Flexible physical ability
- Resilient mentality
- Learning ability
- Skills
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- Long-distance race aptitude
- Explosive speed
- Race tactics
- Stamina
- Mental control
- Motivation
- To achieve the Triple Crown and become the strongest Uma Musume
- Habits
- Gets excited easily and frequently adjusts vision with the shadow roll
- Favorite foods
- Feed, Carrots
- Hobbies
- Training, Racing
- Favorite colors
- Black, Red
- Disliked situations
- Unstable track conditions, Difficulty suppressing excitement before races
History
- Backstory
- Born at Hayata Farm in Niikappu, Hokkaido, sired by Brian's Time and out of Pacificus, excellent bloodlines. Unremarkable as a foal but potential unlocked through training. Debuted August 1993, won numerous GI races in a row. Achieved Triple Crown in 1994 and was named Horse of the Year. Suffered hip joint inflammation in 1995 leading to poor performance, but revived in 1996 with a famous match in Hanshin Daishoten. Retired due to injuries thereafter, became a stallion but died suddenly of stomach rupture in 1998 and was euthanized.
- Debut date
- August 15, 1993
- Work title
- Uma Musume Pretty Derby
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 4 Protagonist
Triple Crown Achievement
- Significant event
- Triple Crown Achievement
- Description
- Won Satsuki Sho, Tokyo Yushun, and Kikuka Sho in 1994. Became the 5th Triple Crown winner in JRA history.
Shadow Roll Equipped
- Significant event
- Shadow Roll Equipped
- Description
- Equipped to improve timid temperament, became a trademark.
Hip Joint Inflammation Onset
- Significant event
- Hip Joint Inflammation Onset
- Description
- Developed right hip joint inflammation in 1995, affecting racing performance.
Hanshin Daishoten Match Race with Mayano Top Gun
- Significant event
- Hanshin Daishoten Match Race with Mayano Top Gun
- Description
- 1996 revival highlighted by this famous matchup.
Death by Stomach Rupture
- Significant event
- Death by Stomach Rupture
- Description
- Developed colic and stomach rupture in September 1998, euthanized.
Relationships
Brian's Time
Father
Father. Stallion imported from America centered around Hayata Farm.
Pacificus
Mother
Mother. Excellent bloodlines.
Biwa Hayahide
Sibling
Half-brother. Winner of Kikuka Sho, Tenno Sho (Spring), Takarazuka Kinen; considered a rival.
Mayano Top Gun
Rival
1996 Hanshin Daishoten match race
Narita Brian Stable
Narita Brian Stable: unknown
Media appearances
Uma Musume Pretty Derby
Anime / Protagonist
Chapter 4 Protagonist
Uma Musume Pretty Derby
Game / Protagonist
Mobile game
Voice cast and creators
unknown
- Voice actor
- unknown
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Version
Cygames
- Creator name
- Cygames
- Role
- Original author
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Figure
- Item name
- Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Apparel
- Item name
- Apparel
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular