Kitasan Black, inspired by the real-life Japanese Thoroughbred, was a racing legend who dominated from 2015 to 2017, winning seven Grade 1 races like the Japan Cup and Tenno Sho (Spring). Known for his stamina and relentless drive, he became a fan favorite, earning over 1.8 billion yen. In Uma Musume: Pretty Derby, Kitasan Black is a top-tier playable character, capturing the horse’s grit and charisma. She’s a front-runner who thrives in medium and long-distance races, with a killer unique skill and stat boosts that make her a beast in both story mode and PvP. This guide breaks down how to build her for success.

Kitasan Black

Character Overview

Kitasan Black is built to lead the pack as a Front-runner or Pace Chaser, shining in medium (1600–2000m) and long-distance (2400–3600m) Turf races. Her stats and skills make her a go-to for races like the Tenno Sho or Japan Cup.

  • Base Stats (3★):
    • Speed: 94
    • Stamina: 104
    • Power: 76
    • Guts: 91
    • Wit: 85
  • Max Stats (5★):
    • Speed: 115
    • Stamina: 128
    • Power: 92
    • Guts: 112
    • Wit: 103
  • Growth Rates: +10% Speed, +10% Power, perfect for Speed and Power-focused builds.
  • Aptitudes:
    • Surface: Turf (A), Dirt (G)
    • Distance: Short (E), Mile (C), Medium (A), Long (A)
    • Strategy: Front (A), Pace (B), Late (C), End (G)
  • Unique Skill: Minna no Atashi e! – Boosts Speed and acceleration on long straights, great for long races.

Stat Priorities

To make Kitasan Black a winner, aim for these stat goals:

  • Speed: 700+ for medium races, 600+ for long races to keep her fast and trigger Speed skills.
  • Stamina: 500–600+ to avoid running out of gas in long races (e.g., 3200m).
  • Power: 500+ for mid-race positioning and acceleration.
  • Wit: 300+ for reliable skill triggers and mood stability.
  • Guts: 200–300 for slight positioning help, less important but useful in PvP.

Recommended Skills

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Skills are key to Kitasan Black’s dominance. Focus on Speed, acceleration, and stamina recovery.

  • Unique Skill: Minna no Atashi e! – Speed/acceleration boost on long straights. Upgrade via awakening for more power.
  • Innate Skills:
    • Senkenake (Concentration): Better gate acceleration for a strong start.
    • Oozume (Finale): Late-race Speed boost to seal the deal.
    • Mayoi Nashi (No Hesitation): Keeps her from getting stuck in bad positions.
  • Awakening Skills:
    • Lv. 2: Shiriogari (Tail Up) – Helps maintain lead position.
    • Lv. 3: Garyoutenjing (Finishing Touch) – Late-race Speed boost for long distances.
    • Lv. 4: Right Curve ○ – Boosts performance on right-turn tracks.
    • Lv. 5: Upgrades Minna no Atashi e! for a stronger effect.
  • Inherited Skills:
    • Shooting Star (Special Week): Late-race Speed burst.
    • Swinging Maestro (Super Creek): Stamina recovery for long races.
    • Speed Star (Fine Motion): Mid-race Speed boost for Pace Chaser builds.
    • Corner or straightaway Speed skills (e.g., Corner Master).
    • Front-runner skills like Pace Up for staying ahead.
  • Skill Priority:
    • Speed/acceleration skills for front-running.
    • Stamina recovery (e.g., Swinging Maestro, Stamina Keep) for long races.
    • Positioning skills (e.g., No Hesitation) to avoid getting boxed in.

Support Deck Composition

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You can’t use Kitasan Black’s SSR support card when training her. Here’s a solid deck to boost her stats:

  • 3 Speed Cards:
    • SSR Fine Motion: Great Speed boosts and Speed Star skill.
    • SSR Eishin Flash (or SR): Solid Speed and positioning skills.
    • SSR Satono Diamond: Supports long-distance builds with Speed and stamina.
  • 1 Stamina Card:
    • SSR Super Creek: Offers Swinging Maestro for stamina recovery.
  • 1 Power Card:
    • SSR Rice Shower: Boosts acceleration (e.g., Shadow Break) and Power.
  • 1 Wit Card (optional):
    • SSR Tazuna: Helps with mood and energy.
    • Alternative: SSR Sakura Bakushin O for skill points and Wit.
  • Budget Option: Use SR cards like SR Eishin Flash, SR Mayano Top Gun (Speed), or SR Grass Wonder (stamina).

Legacy Choices

Inherit from Uma Musume that boost Kitasan’s front-running or long-distance strengths:

  • Rice Shower: Improves stamina and front-running.
  • TM Opera O: Boosts medium/long-distance leadership.
  • Mejiro Ryan: Adds stamina and Power.
  • Tokai Teio: Enhances Speed and stamina.
  • Oguri Cap: Boosts Speed and Power.
  • Tip: Pick 5★ Uma with 3-star Speed or Stamina Sparks for up to +126 stat boosts.

Training Tips

Here’s how to train Kitasan Black effectively:

  • Main Focus: Train Speed (700+) and Stamina (500–600+) to hit competitive targets. Her +10% Speed growth helps a ton.
  • Secondary Focus: Get Power to 500+ for positioning and acceleration.
  • Wit and Guts: Aim for 300+ Wit for skill triggers; Guts can stay at 200–300.
  • Friendship: Max out support card friendship early (orange bar) for bigger stat gains, especially with Fine Motion or Super Creek.
  • Event Choices: Pick options that boost Speed, Stamina, or skill points. Skip risky choices unless the reward is worth it.
  • Races: Stick to Medium/Long Turf races (e.g., Japan Cup). Avoid Short or Dirt races.
  • Mood: Keep her in Good or Great condition with Tazuna or mood-boosting events.

Playstyle Tips

How to race Kitasan Black like a pro:

  • Racing Strategy:
    • Front-runner: Best for long races (e.g., Tenno Sho, 3200m). Use Concentration and No Hesitation to lead early, and Minna no Atashi e! to finish strong.
    • Pace Chaser: Works for medium distances (e.g., 2000m). Stack Speed skills like Speed Star for mid-race surges.
  • Race Selection:
    • Medium (1600–2000m): Mainichi Okan, Yasuda Kinen.
    • Long (2400–3600m): Tenno Sho, Japan Cup, Arima Kinen.
    • Avoid Short or Dirt races.
  • PvP Tips:
    • For Champions Meeting, stack stamina recovery skills for long races.
    • Aim for 700+ Speed and 500+ Power to compete with meta Uma like Satono Diamond.
  • Track Conditions: Use Right Curve ○ for tracks like Tokyo, and grab weather skills (e.g., Good Track ○) if possible.

Awakening and Upgrades

Max out her potential with these upgrades:

  • Awaken to Lv. 5: Unlocks stronger Minna no Atashi e! and Right Curve ○.
  • Star Upgrades: Get to 5★ for better base stats (e.g., Speed 115, Stamina 128).
  • Inheritance Slots: Use two slots for skills like Shooting Star or Swinging Maestro from 5★ Uma.