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Born in 1996, T.M. Opera O reached the peak of his career in 2000. He recorded an undefeated season, winning eight consecutive races in a single year, including some of Japan’s most prestigious titles: the Tenno Sho (Spring & Autumn), Takarazuka Kinen, Japan Cup, and Arima Kinen.

He didn’t just win—he won with consistency, dominance, and incredible endurance. This achievement made him the first horse in Japanese history to earn over ¥1 billion in a single racing season.

Many commentators described him as the “perfect horse” because of his ability to adapt to any distance, strategy, or rival.
 

As a playable character in Uma Musume, T.M. Opera O is classified as:

Type: Versatile / Mid-pack Runner (Tactics: Betweener/Chaser)

Distance Specialty: Middle to Long Distance

Balanced Stats: Ideal for adaptive strategies, with innate skills supporting consistency in various race situations.

With a flexible build and strong “clutch” performance in the final stretch, she’s perfect for players who like to bide their time in the pack and launch an elegant comeback at the end.
 

In real life, he was admired for dominating an entire season flawlessly. In Uma Musume, he’s beloved for being over-the-top yet lovable, dramatic yet genuine—always stealing the spotlight whenever she appears.

For many fans, T.M. Opera O symbolizes that being overconfident isn’t necessarily a bad thing—as long as you can back it up on the track.
 

The “T.M.” in his name comes from his owner, Takao Matsuoka.

He was nicknamed the “racehorse with the strongest mentality” for his ability to stay calm under intense pressure.

One of his biggest rivals was Meisho Doto, who also appears in Uma Musume—portrayed as shy and reserved, a perfect foil to Opera O’s flamboyance!

Although T.M. Opera O retired and passed away in 2018, his name remains immortal—not just in record books, but in the hearts of fans. Uma Musume has given a new generation the chance to know and love him in a lighter, fun, and stylish way.

(Source: umamusume.fandom.com)