Silence Suzuka
The Eternal Swift Wind
One of the Uma Musume modeled after racehorses and an important character in the story. Gained popularity with overwhelming speed and a front-running style, and is a legendary horse mourned by many fans for her tragic end.
Quotes
- In my race, shine stronger than anyone.
- Keep front-running until the very end.
- I'll run at full power for all the fans.
- Once-in-a-lifetime life—going all out is my pride.
- Don't fear losing; look only ahead and run.
Trivia
- The real racehorse inspiring the story fractured in the 1998 Tenno Sho (Autumn) and passed away suddenly.
- Had a 'circling habit' of turning counterclockwise.
- The real horse stacked consecutive wins at an unusually rapid pace at age 5.
- Reputation soared with the pairing of jockey Yutaka Take.
- Extremely high fan popularity; numerous fans attended the funeral and visited memorials.
Alternate names
Silence Suzuka
無聲鈴鹿
Suzuka
Profile
- Species
- Human-type Uma Musume
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- May 1
- Birth year
- 1994
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A slender girl with long chestnut hair, wearing a hood mimicking horse features, running nimbly. Emerald green eyes are characteristic.
- Height
- Approximately 160cm
- Eye color
- Green
- Hair color
- Red
- Distinguishing features
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- Chestnut hair
- Horse ears
- Long bangs
- Iconic items
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- Headphone-style ear muffs
- Racing outfit
- Sneakers
- Headband
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Hot-blooded
- Detailed personality
- Straightforward and passionate personality. Devotes herself single-mindedly to races and is caring toward her friends. Can have a fierce temper at times, but is basically kind and approachable.
- Keywords
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- Serious
- Passionate
- Competitive
- Competitive
- Loyal to friends
- Airheaded
- Fiery temper
- Motto
- Bet everything on myself and run with all my might
- Talents
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- Overwhelming speed
- Endurance
- Unyielding concentration
- Outstanding stamina
- Delicate sensitivity
- Skills
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- Front-running race tactics
- Long-distance running
- Pace control
- Interpersonal coordination (teamwork)
- Self-management
- Motivation
- To repay others by running stronger, more beautifully, and faster than anyone. Dreams of conquering GI races and meeting the expectations of many fans.
- Habits
- Habit of circling counterclockwise before races (circling habit). Tends to get excited right before races.
- Hobbies
- Running, Training, Time with friends
- Favorite foods
- Banana
History
- Backstory
- Born at Inahara Farm in Hokkaido. Sire is the legendary Sunday Silence, dam is the speed-oriented Wakia. Despite small stature, displayed excellent speed and stamina, earning high expectations from owner Keiji Nagai, trainer Mitsuru Hashida, jockey Yutaka Take, and many others. Faced hardships from debut but matured at age 5, conquering numerous graded stakes and beloved by fans. However, suffered injury in the 118th Tenno Sho (Autumn) and met a sad end via euthanasia. Even after death, revered as a legendary horse with much acclaim and respect.
- Debut date
- February 1, 1997
- Work title
- Uma Musume Pretty Derby
- Media type
- Anime
Overwhelming debut in maiden race
- Significant event
- Overwhelming debut in maiden race
- Description
- The first victory forming the core of 9 wins in 16 races. Showed a glimpse of greatness.
Gate trouble in Yayoi Sho
- Significant event
- Gate trouble in Yayoi Sho
- Description
- Unexpectedly ducked into the gate in the second race, Yayoi Sho, finishing 8th—a setback. Thereafter, confronted challenges with temperament.
First partnership with Yutaka Take in Hong Kong International Cup
- Significant event
- First partnership with Yutaka Take in Hong Kong International Cup
- Description
- Jockey changed to Yutaka Take, establishing front-running tactics. Race performance transformed, heightening expectations.
1998 Takarazuka Kinen victory
- Significant event
- 1998 Takarazuka Kinen victory
- Description
- First GI conquest. Secured front-running win with record-setting pace distribution.
Injured and euthanized in 1998 Tenno Sho Autumn
- Significant event
- Injured and euthanized in 1998 Tenno Sho Autumn
- Description
- Suffered comminuted fracture of left foreleg during the race; euthanized due to poor prognosis. Met her legendary end.
Relationships
Wakia
Mother
Mother. Speed-rich racehorse.
Sunday Silence
Father
Father. Legendary stallion who revolutionized Japanese horse racing.
Wakia of Suzuka
Sibling
Older sister. Active in central racing with excellent progeny.
Command Suzuka
Sibling
Younger brother. Achieved victories in central racing but passed away young.
Rascal Suzuka
Sibling
Younger brother. Record of 2nd place in Tenno Sho Spring.
Yutaka Take
Mentor
Formed new partnership in Hong Kong International Cup; as main jockey, racked up numerous GI wins including Takarazuka Kinen and Tenno Sho Autumn.
Mitsuru Hashida
Mentor
Managed as trainer for many years. Oversaw growth and raised her into a great horse.
Katsumi Nanai
Teammate
As main jockey in Takarazuka Kinen, achieved first GI victory.
Inahara Farm
Inahara Farm: unknown
Ritto Training Center
Ritto Training Center: unknown
Media appearances
Uma Musume Pretty Derby
Anime / Protagonist
Broadcast started in 2018
Uma Musume Pretty Derby
Game / Playable character
Released in 2018
Voice cast and creators
Ryōka Hasegawa
- Voice actor
- Ryōka Hasegawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
Unknown
- Voice actor
- Unknown
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Game version
Cygames
- Creator name
- Cygames
- Role
- Original author
Takahiro Kimura
- Creator name
- Takahiro Kimura
- Role
- Character designer
P.A.WORKS
- Creator name
- P.A.WORKS
- Role
- Animation studio
Jin Yamawada
- Creator name
- Jin Yamawada
- Role
- Writer
Related goods
Plush doll
- Item name
- Plush doll
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Figure
- Item name
- Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Smartphone strap
- Item name
- Smartphone strap
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular