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SARGA.CO – In the game and anime Uma Musume: Pretty Derby, Narita Brian is portrayed as a calm, serious, and determined horse girl. But behind this character lies the true story of a legendary Japanese racehorse who once symbolized total dominance on the track. He wasn’t just fast—he was stylish, powerful, and his story is still remembered to this day.
Narita Brian was a stallion born in 1991 who became a Japanese Triple Crown champion—the most prestigious title for three-year-old racehorses, achieved by winning the Satsuki Shō (Japanese 2000 Guineas), the Tokyo Yūshun (Japanese Derby), and the Kikuka Shō (Japanese St. Leger).
He didn’t just win—he did so with dominance, securing huge victory margins and captivating the Japanese public. At a young age, Narita Brian was hailed as an unmatched racing genius.
Narita Brian was no ordinary horse. He was the full brother of Biwa Hayahide, another racing legend who also appears as a character in Uma Musume. If Biwa Hayahide was known as “the professor,” Narita Brian was the “genius fighter”—calm, cool, yet utterly devastating to his opponents on the track.
Narita Brian was known for his steady, calculated racing style—only to explode at the critical moment. He often held back in the early stages and then unleashed a spectacular late charge in the final stretch. It’s no wonder many referred to him as a true “artist of the racetrack.”
Over his career, he recorded 12 wins from 21 starts, earning more than 900 million yen in prize money—an extraordinary sum for his era.
Narita Brian in Uma Musume
In Uma Musume, Narita Brian is depicted as an introverted, solitary girl with an aura of genius that draws admiration from many characters. Though she often appears indifferent, that very aloofness is what makes her so captivating. Players regard her as one of the coolest and most powerful characters in the game.
Interestingly, Narita Brian’s in-game relationship as the “younger sibling” of Biwa Hayahide mirrors their real-life connection. She is often portrayed as a major rival to Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen—just as she was on the actual racetrack.
A Tragic End, an Eternal Legacy
Unfortunately, Narita Brian’s career was short-lived. After suffering an injury in 1995, his performance declined sharply. He retired and briefly stood as a stud horse before dying suddenly at the age of seven due to a brain hemorrhage.
Though his career was brief, Narita Brian’s legacy remains eternal. His name is remembered as a symbol of Japanese racing glory in the early 1990s, and today, he has found new life through Uma Musume, inspiring a new generation.
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