Have you seen Mame Anime yet? The collaboration project between "Dropkick on My Devil x Mame Anime (Hokkaido Edition)" and Domingo has started! The third season of the anime series "Dropkick on My Devil," a comedy about a girl and a demon named "Jashin-chan" living together in a slightly dangerous situation, titled "Dropkick on My Devil X" will begin airing in July 2022. Ahead of the main broadcast starting in July, "Dropkick X Mame Anime (Hokkaido Edition)" will start on Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting (UHB) from Wednesday, April 6, 2022! In this collaboration with Domingo, we will introduce you to the various charms of Hokkaido that are introduced in the Mame Anime! Please enjoy the anime! So let's quickly review the first episode of the Hokkaido arc of Mame Anime!

Is Jashin-chan really that strong? The appeal of the powerful "Ban'ei Horse Racing"

"Ban'ei horse racing" is held only in Hokkaido. How is it different from regular horse racing? "Obihiro Racecourse" that appears in Mame Anime is the racecourse for Ban'ei horse racing. It is located in Obihiro City, on the eastern side of the vast Hokkaido. See what the actual race looks like below. Let's see how it differs from regular horse racing! First of all, there is no jockey riding the horse. And the horse pulls an iron sled. The horses that run in Ban'ei horse racing are not thoroughbreds, but rather large horses called "banba." Amazingly, they weigh more than one ton, twice as much as thoroughbreds. This giant horse pulls an iron sled that can weigh up to one ton. Jashin-chan was pulling the sled with all her might, but she must be pretty strong! It's an incredibly exciting race, with one-ton horses pulling one-ton sleds! The course is 200 meters long and straight. There are hills along the way, so the horses have to stop many times. Spectators run alongside the horses, cheering on their favorites. Ban'ei horse racing has a unique charm and a unique way to enjoy it. How to buy a betting ticket and other information are easy to understand even for beginners! Also, the manes are sometimes braided and decorated, something unique to Ban'ei horse racing. This makes the giant Ban'ei horses seem even more adorable! So, find your favorite horse, buy a ticket, cheer loudly, and enjoy yourself to your heart's content. The collaboration with "Dropkick on My Devil x Mame Anime (Hokkaido Edition)" continues! Please look forward to the next one! (Photo courtesy of Ban'ei Tokachi)