Umamusume fans raise 20 million yen to rebuild Meisho Doto stable

The global community of Umamusume Pretty Derby fans has come together to support a real-life racing legend. A massive fan led fundraising effort has successfully collected more than 615000 USD to repair and rebuild the retirement stable of Meisho Doto a beloved Japanese racehorse whose popularity surged again after becoming a character in the game.

Fans unite to build a new home for Meisho Doto

The fundraising campaign directed its support to Northern Lake Farm a well known retirement facility for former racehorses where Meisho Doto currently resides. The farm revealed that several sections of the stable had significantly deteriorated and needed immediate renovation to ensure safety and proper living conditions for the horses and staff. The donated funds will be used to restore the stable and build improved housing for Meisho Doto.

Meisho Doto was a major figure in early 2000s racing often recognized for finishing second to his famous rival T.M. Opera O. Despite being known as the eternal runner up his gentle personality earned him deep affection from racing fans. His popularity grew even further when he was reintroduced to modern audiences through Umamusume Pretty Derby transforming his real-world legacy into a new generation of supporters.

The farm shared that in addition to financial support they received messages of encouragement from thousands of fans worldwide giving the project a strong emotional boost. More than 7000 donors have participated so far and new goals are being prepared to improve overall facilities for every horse living at the farm.

This event highlights the power of the Umamusume community and shows how passion for a game can led to meaningful real-world impact. It also reflects how entertainment can inspire collective action and genuine support for the welfare of retired racehorses.

Umamusume Pretty Derby is a training and racing themed idol game developed by Cygames. Players take on the role of a trainer guiding horse girls through practice academic routines physical training and competitive races. After each race characters perform a Winning Live showcasing the series blend of racing and idol performance.

Origin: dexerto