Royce and Royce is a smart and unique Umamusume with a strong desire to be remembered as the "strongest." She is known for her self-production skills and always tries to stand out, both among fans and in races. She first appeared as part of Team Canopus in the Umamusume: Pretty Derby anime, but her full name was kept hidden for a long time, making her mysterious. Inspired by a real racehorse called "Royce and Royce," she is remembered for standing out despite not winning major races, collecting many second and third-place finishes. Royce and Royce is careful about her image, determined, and has a fun, dramatic side, making her a memorable character.
Royce and Royce has bay-colored hair tied up with a purple ribbon.
She wears glasses with green rims.
Her height is 159 cm.
Her figure is described as having a presence fitting of the "strongest."
She works hard to play the role of a dedicated and effortful character.
Inside, she is focused on self-presentation, wanting to be the "strongest" in both racing and memory.
Royce and Royce is clever and always studies new ways to appeal to fans so that she stands out.
She dislikes having the same character as others and puts much effort into being unique.
She is proud of being a "self-produce master."
Royce and Royce is based on a real racehorse, also named Royce and Royce, known as the “strongest 3-win horse.”
Her birthday is March 10.
She is a middle school student and lives in the Miho Dorm.
She is passionate about performing and always tries to create a legendary image.
She excels in mental arithmetic, especially flash mental calculation.
She is a "qualification collector," always gathering certificates and achievements.
Her specialty in the app game is Power, shown in her support card.
She is a member of Team Canopus in the anime and later joins Team Iris in the "Hot-Blooded Crazy Big Thanksgiving Festival!" event with characters from Season 3.
She has had on-screen interactions with many other Umamusume, including Fine Motion, Sounds of Earth, Ikuno Dictus, Matikanetannhauser, and Nice Nature.
- “To be the ‘strongest,’ you need more than just strength. You need emotional stories and a strong personality!”
- “My only wish is the title of ‘strongest!’ I want to be the kind of Umamusume who stays in everyone’s memories. What I need for that is… Yes, self-presentation!”
- “I’ll float like a butterfly!!”
Anime Season 3 & Secret Name
Royce and Royce first appeared in the anime Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 3, Episode 1, as a member of Team Canopus.
At first, only the last letter of her name, "su," was shown, and her full name was hidden until December 20, just before Episode 11 aired.
On the same day, she became available as a support card in the app game, finally revealing her full name to fans.
Key Appearances
She often showed up with Team Canopus, with viewers seeing her but not knowing her name at first.
In Episode 10, she visited Fine Motion's ramen booth with Sounds of Earth and happily ate bowls of ramen, making others wonder if this fit her careful image.
She returned in Episode 12 with speaking lines, relating to Kitasan Black’s wish to move up for her own sake. Royce and Royce expressed that she truly understood the thinking behind wanting to stand out and manage one’s image.
Manga Appearance
She appears in the manga "Star Blossom" in Chapter 40, finishing third in the All Comers race.
Game App
Royce and Royce had her first playable appearance as a support card (SR [“A ‘Strongest’ Can Be Made!”] Royce and Royce) in the Umamusume: Pretty Derby app on December 20, 2023.
She became playable earlier in the "Hot-Blooded Crazy Big Thanksgiving Festival!" event in the app, as part of Team Iris, alongside other Season 3 newcomers.
PakaTube! Game Play
She appeared on "PakaTube!" for a Let's Play of the game "Party Animals" with Ikuno Dictus, Matikanetannhauser, and Nice Nature.
She played as a gorilla, making a big scene, and was nicknamed "Gorilla and Gorilla" and even "Princess Gorilla."
Her dramatic reactions and strong personality made her stand out in group photos.
Real-life Horse History
Royce and Royce, the racehorse, was born on March 10, 1990.
He ran 28 races, winning 3 times but placing second or third many times, earning him nicknames like “The Strongest 3-win Horse” and “Mr. 3rd Place.”
His story is remembered because he kept showing up on the podium but never won big prizes, making him famous for standing out in his own way.
His name came from the car brand Rolls-Royce, but it had to be changed due to copyright, resulting in "Royce and Royce."
Famous Opponents
As a horse, Royce and Royce ran against many well-known rivals:
- Nice Nature (in the 1994 Autumn Tenno Sho, 1994 and 1995 Japan Cup, and 1995 Arima Kinen)
- Matikanetannhauser (in the 1994 Autumn Tenno Sho, 1995 Japan Cup)
- Biwa Hayahide (in the 1993 Kikuka Sho*, 1994 All Comers*, 1994 Autumn Tenno Sho)
- Winning Ticket (in the 1993 Kikuka Sho, 1994 All Comers, 1994 Autumn Tenno Sho)
- Narita Taishin (in the 1993 Kikuka Sho)
- Narita Brian, Hishi Amazon, and Mayano Top Gun in later years
(*Races where Royce and Royce finished ahead marked.)
Trivia
Her obsession with being "the strongest" comes from the way the real horse was often called “the strongest (something)”—like "the strongest maiden,” “the strongest one-win horse," or “the strongest 3-win horse," depending on when he placed.
- Her name’s origin comes from the Rolls-Royce car, but it was changed to "Royce and Royce" for the racetrack.
- The real racehorse was famous for his large body, weighing 482–510 kg at his largest.
- The character’s rules and quirks highlight her love for certificates, mental calculation skills, and being dramatic.
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