Umamusume: Pretty Derby took the internet by storm after its global launch in June last year, kicking off a whole new Western fanbase for the anime racing horse girl genre..I was amongst the crowd that got swept up in its surprisingly in-depth career mode, training my beloved Oguri Cap trained as hard as I possibly could. She never quite took home gold, but the sheer enthusiasm from everyone else playing kept me going despite my losses.Character SelectWelcome to Character Select, a weekly column where PC Gamer takes a look at the art and cosplay created by you. Each week, I’ll highlight a few of my favourite pieces, spotlight and interview creators and artists, or generally just chew your ear off about the talents of the gaming community.In the wake of that popularity, it’s no surprise that avid cosplayers were quick to bring their favourite Umas to life. Haru Urara cosplays led the herd for a while, with Silence Suzuka and Special Week coming in a close second before Gold Ship stormed in. Eventually, each and every Uma got their time to shine, and fans were regularly coming together to create some really stellar group cosplays that nailed the vibe of the game.Our Uma Musume Cosplay! from r/UmaMusumeFor example, this post from Reddit user u/petra-fyed showcasing a variety of Umas in their uniforms was shared to the Umamusume subreddit three years ago, when the game was still only available in Japan and before it blew up globally. The costumes themselves are…
