"Santa-san Cheered Me Up!" Miyu Kubota, Voice Actress from 'Umamusume', Released "Menishuki" Video and Fans Say "Thank You for the Christmas Present!"

Voice actress and idol Miyu Kubota updated her X account, posting a new short video featuring herself dressed in a Santa Claus costume. Her adorable appearance performing to a song from the popular game 'Umamusume: Pretty Derby' has become a hot topic among fans.

In the released video, Kubota showcases a gorgeous Santa-style outfit with striking red and white contrast. The costume features glossy velour-like fabric adorned with delicate lace and fur, a choker with a red ribbon around her neck, and a white fur headdress on her head. As the Santa version of "Menishuki♡Rush-sshu!", a song she performs as the voice of Loves Only You, she is captured dancing cutely to the rhythm. The video is characterized by her smiling expressions toward the camera and charming movements that highlight the costume's details.

'Umamusume: Pretty Derby' is a multimedia content featuring "Umamusume" – girls with horse ears and tails who inherit the names and spirits of real racehorses and aim for victory in races. It has expanded across multiple platforms including games, anime, music, and manga adaptations, and has gained overwhelming support to the point of creating a social phenomenon, especially since the game version's release in 2021. The passionate dramas woven by the uniquely characterized Umamusume continue to captivate fans.

In response to this post, fans flooded the comments with enthusiastic messages such as "Santa-san cheered me up," "This is meni-meni shuki-shuki," "Thank you for the Christmas present!", and "I'm looking forward to the event." Many users have been captivated by this special performance overflowing with seasonal spirit.