Special Week

Uma Musume walking towards her dreams

The protagonist of the main story's final chapter, an Uma Musume who pursues her dreams. Modeled after the legendary racehorse that won the 1998 Japanese Derby.

Quotes

  • “I want to get stronger!”
  • “If you give up, the match ends right there!”
  • “Run all out towards your dreams!”
  • “I will definitely win!”
  • “Let's achieve our dreams together!”

Trivia

  • Special Week is modeled after a real racehorse boasting numerous achievements as a famous horse.
  • As a stallion, sired many famous horses and laid the foundation for Japanese horse racing.
  • Voiced by Azumi Waki in the anime version.
  • Serves as the main heroine in the series' final chapter.
  • Consistently ranks high in fan polls.

Alternate names

Special Week Special Spe-chan

Tags

Uma Musume Racehorse Thoroughbred Tokyo Yushun Japanese Derby Stallion Yutaka Take JRA Legendary Horse

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Profile

Species
Uma Musume
Gender
Female
Birthday
May 2
Birth year
1995

Appearance

Overall appearance
Features distinctive horse ears with a black bay coat, and in the anime, gives a refreshing and bright impression as an Uma Musume.
Height
Unknown
Weight
Unknown
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Horse ears
  • Tail
  • Uma Musume-specific ear ornaments
Iconic items
  • Trainer uniform
  • Racing wear
  • Headset
  • Ribbon

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Hard worker
Detailed personality
Bright, positive, and pure. Cares for friends with a strong sense of responsibility and passion for chasing dreams. Also characterized by toughness that persists through challenges.
Keywords
  • Hard worker
  • Dream chaser
  • Caring for friends
  • Sore loser
  • Honest
  • Energetic
Motto
“Go all out towards your dreams!”
Talents
  • Good racing instincts
  • High endurance
  • Excellent adaptability
Skills
  • Race tactics
  • Teamwork
  • Mental strength
Motivation
As the protagonist, aims to become a top Uma Musume and win on the dream stage.
Habits
Strict with herself but kind to her friends.
Favorite foods
Carrot, Oatmeal, Hay
Hobbies
Training, Conversations with friends, Watching races
Favorite colors
Blue, White
Disliked situations
Losing, Being isolated

History

Backstory
An Uma Musume who aimed for the pinnacle of JRA to fulfill her dreams, challenging and growing through numerous races. Modeled after the real racehorse Special Week, starring as the protagonist in the work's final chapter.
Debut date
circa 2018
Work title
Uma Musume Pretty Derby
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Final chapter protagonist

Derby Victory

Significant event
Derby Victory
Description
One of the important dreams in the story, triumphed in the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby).

Appointed Final Chapter Protagonist

Significant event
Appointed Final Chapter Protagonist
Description
Appears as the character leading the series' final chapter.

Stallion Retirement (Historical Fact)

Significant event
Stallion Retirement (Historical Fact)
Description
The modeled real horse retired as a stallion in 2017 and died in April 2018.

Japan Cup Victory (Historical Fact)

Significant event
Japan Cup Victory (Historical Fact)
Description
Won the Japan Cup in 1999, becoming a representative famous horse in Japanese horse racing.

Relationships

Campaign Girl (Mother)

Though her mother never raced, she is a renowned broodmare supporting Special Week's excellent bloodline.

Sunday Silence (Father)

Great sire. Famous stallion who won 6 GI races in America.

Yutaka Take

Protagonist

As the famous jockey who rode the real horse, shared numerous legendary battles.

T.M. Opera O

Rival

Formidable rival to whom he yielded the highest earnings title; also appears as a rival in the story.

Grass Wonder

Rival

Engaged in fierce rivalry in events like the Takarazuka Kinen.

Uma Musume Training Team

Uma Musume Training Team: leader

Media appearances

Uma Musume Pretty Derby

Anime / Protagonist

Final chapter

Uma Musume Pretty Derby

Game / Protagonist

Main story final chapter

Voice cast and creators

Azumi Waki

Voice actor
Azumi Waki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version

Azumi Waki

Voice actor
Azumi Waki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Game version

Cygames

Creator name
Cygames
Role
Original author

P.A.WORKS

Creator name
P.A.WORKS
Role
Animation studio

Chihiro Yokoyama

Creator name
Chihiro Yokoyama
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Special Week Plush

Item name
Special Week Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

Special Week Figure

Item name
Special Week Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

Acrylic Stand

Item name
Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular

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