Updated: July 2025 – Featuring Narita Brian, Mihono Bourbon, and more
July brings a fresh wave of banner characters and support cards, and the global English release has injected new life into PvP and PvE. Here's what you need to know right now:
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๐ฅ Narita Brian dominates nearly every race type with her hybrid flexibility.
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๐ Kitasan Black continues to lead the front-running meta.
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๐ Gold Ship is still the go-to closer with explosive endgame skills.
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๐งช Banners this month include: Mihono Bourbon, Biwa Hayahide, and support reruns.
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๐ง Evolution Skills added for Hishi Amazon and Mejiro Ryan.
๐ Best Characters in Any Patch
๐ฅ S-Tier: Always Competitive
| Character | Role | Why They’re Great |
|---|---|---|
| Narita Brian | Mid-to-long All-rounder | Hybrid Speed/Stamina, flexible inheritance |
| Kitasan Black | Front-runner | High base speed + recovery via Arc Maestro |
| Gold Ship | Closer | Excellent for long-distance comebacks |
๐ฅ A-Tier: Reliable Alternatives
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Oguri Cap – Short-to-mid distance kingpin
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Tokai Teio – Mid-range consistency
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Mejiro McQueen – Stamina-heavy long-race specialist
๐ฏ Wildcard/Niche Picks
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Rice Shower – Weather-adaptable dark horse
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Taiki Shuttle – Fast and fierce in sprint races
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TM Opera O – Balanced with potential if properly built
๐ Top Support Cards to Build Around
๐ SSR Essentials
| Support Card | Type | Best Paired With |
|---|---|---|
| Super Creek | Stamina | McQueen, Brian |
| Kitasan Black | Speed | Kitasan, Cap |
| Fine Motion | Intelligence | Gold Ship, Brian |
๐ช Budget-Friendly SR Options
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Shinkou Windy (Speed) – Reliable for early speed builds
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Daiwa Scarlet (Wisdom) – Useful front-line synergy
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Seiun Sky (Tactics) – Solid skill-point generation
๐ง Team Building Strategy
๐ฆ Balanced Meta Team Template
| Role | Character |
|---|---|
| Front-runner | Kitasan Black |
| Betweener | Narita Brian |
| Closer | Gold Ship |
Each position plays a specific role:
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Front-runner controls early pace
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Betweener adapts to shifting conditions
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Closer punishes weak stamina teams in the final stretch
๐ง Counter-Play Tips
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Deploy Narita Brian to disrupt early leaders
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Use Gold Ship to counter meta teams lacking stamina depth
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Prioritize Mood Buffs and Rainbow Training for max stats
๐ Training & Optimization Tips
| Character | Target Stat Priority |
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| Narita Brian | 700+ Power, S-rank Dirt for versatility |
| Kitasan Black | High Speed > Wisdom for efficiency |
| Gold Ship | Speed 800+, Stamina 500+ with Catchy Maestro |
๐งฌ Legacy Pairing Suggestions
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Narita Brian + Mihono Bourbon = Perfect for mixed stamina builds
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Gold Ship + Fine Motion = Boosts skill consistency and cooldown efficiency
๐ฐ Banner Advice: Should You Pull?
✅ Pull These in July 2025
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Super Creek SSR (Stamina) – Core for long-distance success
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Kitasan Black SSR (Speed) – Still meta-defining in every race mode
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Mihono Bourbon – Excellent hybrid skill base with strong scaling
❌ Skip These
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Tazuna – Outclassed by newer intelligence supports
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Rerun generic SRs – Wait for next event pool
๐ฃ Community Tips & Related Articles
Join the global Umamusume player base for builds, events, and legacy strategies:
๐ Final Thoughts: The State of the Meta
The current meta is a showcase of speed, stamina, and smart mid-race strategy. Whether you’re aiming for PvP dominance or crushing daily goals, investing in:
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Narita Brian (jack-of-all-trades)
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Kitasan Black (the standard bearer)
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Gold Ship (the comeback queen)
…will serve you well in nearly every patch.
๐ Meta Update Log
| Patch | Highlights |
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| July 2025 | Narita Brian leads; Mihono & Biwa banners live |
| June 2025 | Teio & McQueen alt costumes dominate mids |
| Next | Awaiting August 2025 event schedule |
✋ Your Turn – What’s Your Meta Team?
Drop your current PvP squad or share your best pulls in the comments!
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