Mejiro Ryan is a lively and sporty girl from the prestigious Mejiro family in “Umamusume: Pretty Derby.” She is known for her unique berry-short brown hair with a striking white highlight on top. Ryan is passionate about muscle training and brings energy to her daily workouts. Though she dreams of winning major races, Ryan often feels insecure compared to her childhood friend Mejiro McQueen. She loves cute clothes and shoujo manga but feels they don’t suit her. Despite coming from a famous family, Mejiro Ryan is friendly, approachable, and a little sensitive at heart. Her journey is about chasing dreams, building strength, and growing in confidence.
Mejiro Ryan has very short, dark brown hair with a large white streak that goes from her bangs to the back of her head.
Her hairstyle is berry short and is a special feature known as the "Ryan Cut,” inspired by the real horse's clipped mane.
Height: 163 cm
Birthday: April 11
Body measurements: B87, W57, H86
Shoe size: 24.5 cm on both feet
She sweats a lot during workouts and always carries a special towel for her tail.
Mejiro Ryan is cheerful, energetic, and sporty.
She loves training her muscles and always looks for ways to feel stronger.
Ryan tries to cheer up herself and others with positive energy.
Despite looking confident, she feels shy about wearing pretty clothes or being cute.
Ryan admires others who seem elegant, especially Mejiro McQueen, and sometimes worries she isn't as fast or pretty.
She is also a little sensitive and worries about her image, but she never gives up trying.
Ryan was born into the famous Mejiro family, known for great racing Umamusume.
She has felt pressure since she was young to win classic races.
Ryan’s father looks very young, and people often mistake them for siblings.
Her childhood friends include Mejiro McQueen, Mejiro Palmer, Mejiro Bright, and Mejiro Dober.
Ryan is highly skilled in muscle training and body building.
She is physically strong and often encourages others to join her in working out.
Her special skills include powerful acceleration during the final turn of a race.
She is the best at mid-distance runs and performs well in muddy or rainy conditions.
Her talents make her a valuable partner for other “chase type” Umamusume.
Ryan’s roommate and close friend is Ines Fujin; they often shop together.
She looks up to Mejiro McQueen, but sometimes feels she can’t compare.
Ryan is also friends with Mejiro Palmer, Mejiro Bright, and Mejiro Dober from childhood.
She admires Oguri Cap and often meets her during important story moments.
She helps her juniors, like Mejiro Dober, with cooking and advice.
- She turns her ears a lot when reading shoujo manga.
- Ryan spends a lot of time picking the perfect sweat wipes.
- She always tries on new clothes before buying them.
- When a new volume of her favorite manga comes out, she rereads the whole series.
- Ryan’s smartphone wallpaper is a photo of herself, Dober, and Bright as kids.
- Before every race, she boosts her confidence by thinking, “My muscles are the strongest!”
“When in doubt, go with chest muscles! Let’s bulk up together!”
“My name is Mejiro Ryan! Train your body, stay happy, grow those muscles, and let’s go full power!”
Introduction in Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Mejiro Ryan is a main character in “Umamusume: Pretty Derby,” based on the real-life racehorse Mejiro Ryan from the early 1990s.
She appears in both the anime and the game, where she aims to win big races and prove herself.
Story in the Game
Ryan is a ☆1 training Umamusume and also appears as R and SR support cards.
She plays important roles in many chapters, helping Mejiro Bright win and supporting friends with care and toughness.
Her own story follows her rivalries with Ines Fujin, admiration for Oguri Cap, and struggles to catch up to Mejiro McQueen.
Ryan has to run several long-distance races and faces tough competition, making her training story a real challenge.
Special Events in the Game
Ryan leads her team in a triathlon event called “Team Muscle,” racing with Mejiro Bright, Special Week, and Matikanetannhauser.
She played a big part in the “Sweet Memory Tea Time” event, serving as a café manager and growing through the experience.
Manga and Anime Versions
Ryan appears in several manga and anime series:
- In “Starting Gate!,” she is one of the Mejiro family members.
- In the “Umamusume Cinderella Gray” manga, Ryan is often seen training in the background.
- In the TV anime’s first season, she races in major events but often places behind others, reflecting her struggles against rivals like Mejiro McQueen and Oguri Cap.
- In later seasons and bonus stories, she appears supporting her friends or running special workout events.
Costumes
Her main racing outfit, “Straight Line,” looks like a baseball uniform, featuring green and white stripes with “Ryan” across the chest and a tied-up shirt showing her midriff. She likes the comfort and flexibility of this outfit.
Her second costume, “Margaret Latte,” is inspired by a shoujo manga and is more mannish and cozy.
The real Mejiro Ryan was a bay male racehorse born in 1987.
He had many close finishes but finally won a big victory at the Takarazuka Kinen, beating Mejiro McQueen.
Ryan’s hairstyle in Umamusume is based on the real horse’s short mane, called the “Ryan Cut.”
Her racing outfit looks like a baseball uniform because the real horse was named after Nolan Ryan, a famous American baseball player.
Ryan became a successful sire, with children like Mejiro Bright and Mejiro Dober, but did not leave a long line of successors.
Her main jockey, Norihiro Yokoyama, credits Ryan for teaching him important lessons about racing and growth.
Mejiro Ryan is remembered for her strong spirit, cheerful energy, and the way she inspires everyone around her to be their best, both in sports and in life.
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