Arisunime – Tamamo Cross, known by her electrifying nickname “White Lightning,” makes a striking entrance in Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray as a diminutive yet fiercely spirited Umamusume who speaks with an unmistakable Kansai dialect. Despite her petite stature, she commands attention with her boundless energy and rapid comebacks—both on the racetrack and in her everyday life. Debuting around chapter 7 of the manga and appearing late in episode 3 of the anime adaptation, her presence heralds a new level of rivalry and excitement at the Central level of competition.
Tamamo Cross’s biography reveals she hails from a humble background but is driven by remarkable perseverance, making her a comedic yet formidable counterpart to Oguri Cap. Their dynamic forms a memorable duo that balances humor with competitive spirit. In the anime Cinderella Gray, she is introduced as one of the strongest active Umamusume, quickly earning a reputation as “the strongest racer at the Chuo level.” Her monikers—“White Lightning” and “The Strongest”—underline her formidable status.
Her visual design further sets her apart: long gray (or silver) hair that curls at the ends, vivid blue eyes, a snaggle tooth, and signature red ear covers and headbands adorned with tassels and a ball ornament.
Her race outfit includes a bold ensemble featuring a blue cropped top with a red band and lightning bolt motif, white pants with red stripes, and a coordinating blue and red jacket—an attire befitting her electrifying persona. Fan commentary on platforms like GameFAQs further highlights the anticipation surrounding her character.
One user noted at her anime appearance’s end, “Also, a horse girl named Tamamo Cross appears at the end. I’m guessing she’s going to be important. Very. Her monikers are both ‘White Lightning’ and ‘The Strongest’ for a reason.”
Meanwhile, deeper interpretations shared in fan communities liken her rise to greatness to real-life dramatic racing comebacks—after a long losing streak, she finds an opening in a tightly packed field during the final stretch and surges to a six-length victory, symbolizing her explosive breakthrough. ***
