Jungle Pocket

Jungle Pocket has bright bay-colored, short curly hair with a sideways white streak in her bangs.

She wears a flashy outfit with a yellow jacket, black tube top, short mini-skirt, and green suspenders and socks.

She likes frilly skirts and ribbons, which matches her love for cute things.

She has a piercing in her left ear and a notch in her right ear.

Her tail often wags a lot around Fuji Kiseki.

Height: 158cm

Bust: 77cm

Waist: 56cm

Hip: 80cm

Left shoe size: 24.0cm

Right shoe size: 23.0cm

Birthday: May 7

Jungle Pocket is bold, rough, and loud.

She speaks with a lot of energy, sometimes even shouting at 135 decibels—louder than a jet engine!

She uses the pronoun "Ore" (the masculine "I"), and her words are wild.

Despite her tough exterior, Jungle Pocket loves parfaits and girly fashion.

She hates sad stories, mint candy, and gets easily frightened by spooky or occult things.

She is quick-tempered but very loyal and caring towards her friends.

She has a natural charisma, easily forming strong bonds and leading others.

Her confidence sometimes masks deep doubts, but she always tries her best.

She often licks her lips when she gets excited, and treasures a flag with messages from her friends.

Jungle Pocket was once the feared leader of a freestyle race gang called "L/Roars," dominating the scene as the "Demon of Tokyo."

She decided to join the official racing world after witnessing the inspiring run of Fuji Kiseki, whom she now deeply respects.

At Tracen Academy, she continues to keep in touch with her old teammates, and her charisma and leadership skills make her popular among juniors and classmates alike.

She lives in the Ritto Dorm with her roommate Narita Top Road.

Her family includes a surprisingly popular older brother and a younger sister who loves her in her school uniform.

Their mother runs a dance club, and Jungle Pocket and her sister both share a love of dance.

Jungle Pocket specializes in "chase" style racing, preferring to push from behind and then explode forward with power.

She is great at organizing group cheers and is skilled in climbing trees and singing karaoke.

In the racing game, she excels in mid-distance and long-distance turf races.

• Fuji Kiseki: Jungle Pocket sees Fuji Kiseki as a hero and is quick to calm down when she is around. Fuji supports and encourages her.
• Narita Top Road: Jungle Pocket's roommate and one of her closest friends who understands her best.
• Agnes Tachyon & Manhattan Cafe: Tough competitors and sometimes bickering friends, but she respects their strength.
• Dantsu Flame: A fellow racer and friend she often interacts with.
• Her old gang members: She keeps in touch with many of her former teammates, and new friends are quickly accepted if they show resolve and dreams.

• "Follow me! I'll show you what 'strongest' really is!"
• "I'm Jungle Pocket. If you want to race, I'll be your opponent, but I won't give up the title of 'strongest.'"
• "Alright, I've decided! I'm entering the Twinkle Series. I'll crush every strong rival... and become the strongest!"
• "Aren't we racing to win!? Wasn't it about finding out which of us is really stronger!?"
• "I don't care if I'm gone tomorrow. I'll give it my all every moment on the turf. We are bright light!"

• Her nickname "Pocke" comes from a stable manager, even though the racehorse is often called "Jumpoke."
• She has strong spiritual senses and is scared of ghosts, which sometimes troubles her.
• She treasures a handmade flag with messages from her friends.
• In the anime movie, she owns a prism necklace, an important symbol.
• Her favorite food is parfait, and she loves desserts.
• When praised for being cute, she gets genuinely happy.
• She runs a vintage clothing pop-up shop called "Jungle Gym," with a real eye for rare old denim and leather jackets.

Debut and Movie Main Character

Jungle Pocket is introduced as a super loud, energetic new girl at Tracen Academy.

She makes friends but often gets into trouble because of her wild personality and sharp tongue.

Her race to the top starts after being moved by Fuji Kiseki’s amazing performance.

In "Uma Musume: Pretty Derby - Shin Jidai no Tobira" (2024), she is the main character and aims to become the strongest Uma Musume.

Her Racing Journey

• Jungle Pocket starts strong, winning her first races without defeat.
• She meets Agnes Tachyon in the Hopeful Stakes, but loses to her, which deeply upsets her.
• Inspired again by T.M. Opera O.'s amazing victory, she trains harder for the next challenge.
• She boldly challenges Agnes Tachyon and enters the Classic Satsuki Sho, only to face defeat again.
• Agnes Tachyon suddenly quits racing due to an injury, which infuriates Jungle Pocket, who wants a fair match and feels left behind.

Emotional Struggles

• Alone with her frustration, Jungle Pocket can't accept that she's not the strongest.
• Her trainer, Tanabe, opens up about his past—he never won the Derby, and wants Jungle Pocket to fulfill this dream.
• Encouraged by Fuji Kiseki and Tanabe, Jungle Pocket regains her fighting spirit.

Big Victories and Setbacks

• Jungle Pocket wins the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) in a fierce match against Dantsu Flame, finally gaining recognition as the best of her generation.
• Still, she faces new challenges: slumping in summer, finishing third in the Sapporo Kinen, and losing to Manhattan Cafe in the Kikka Sho.
• She becomes haunted by her own fears and the "shadow" of never being truly the best.

Coming to Terms and Final Triumph

• Fuji Kiseki challenges her to one-on-one race, helping Jungle Pocket remember why she fell in love with running.
• She then takes on the greatest challenge—facing T.M. Opera O. in the Japan Cup.
• In a race full of drama, Jungle Pocket pushes past her doubts and wins, finally claiming the title of "strongest."
• After the big victory, Jungle Pocket shouts out in joy, her spirit unbroken.
• The story ends with her, Dantsu Flame, Manhattan Cafe, and a recovered Agnes Tachyon all preparing for new races.

Manga, Game, and Spin-offs

• Jungle Pocket appears in manga chapters, enjoying fun and sometimes wild adventures with her friends.
• In the mobile game, she is a playably strong "chaser" type, with high power and stamina stats.
• Her story route mirrors much of the movie, highlighting her unique friendships and fiery passions.

Original Racehorse Facts

• The real Jungle Pocket was a top racehorse, winner of the 2001 Japan Derby and Japan Cup.
• She was famous for a wild victory run, shaking her neck and neighing loudly after winning.
• Her father was Tony Bin, and her mother was Dance Charmer.
• She inspired a comedy group named "Jungle Pocket" in Japan.

Fun Facts

• Her anime design includes inspiration from actual racing silks.
• She once scared Manhattan Cafe with her angry outbursts, even causing a comic to display her voice as 135dB.
• She loves dance, thanks to her mother, and shares this with her sister.
• Her bond with Fuji Kiseki is a memorable highlight throughout all her stories.