Hello Trainers! Hishi Akebono (Buono ☆ Alla Moda) is a cheerful chef Uma who loves cooking, eating, and making others smile. Once fascinated by sumo, she chose the racetrack over the ring. Her twin-tails, red eyes, and pastry-themed racing outfit reflect her sweet and energetic personality. This guide highlights her best race types, recommended training builds, and the support cards that help her reach peak performance.
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Overview and Skills
Overview | ||||
Base Stats (3 Star) | Base Stats (5 Star) | |||
| 99 | 120 | |||
| 60 | 74 | |||
| 108 | 132 | |||
| 91 | 111 | |||
| 92 | 113 | |||
Aptitudes | ||||
Surface | Turf A | Dirt A | ||
Distance | Short A | Mile B | Medium F | Long G |
Strategy | Front B | Pace A | Late C | End G |
Growth Rates | ||||
0 | 0 | 20% | 10% | 0 |
Skills
Unique Skill | ||||
YUMMY☆SPEED! | Kick forward hard with renewed vigor when starting to get tired while well-positioned halfway through the race. | |||
Innate Skills | ||||
Sunny Days ○ | Moderately increase performance in sunny weather. | |||
Hydrate | Slightly recover endurance mid-race. (Pace Chaser) | |||
Meticulous Measures | Moderately prepare to make for the finish line for a medium duration mid-race. (Sprint) | |||
Awakening Skills | ||||
Tactical Tweak (Lvl 2) | Slightly increase acceleration when positioned toward the back mid-race. (Pace Chaser) | |||
Perfect Prep! (Lvl 3) | Prepare to make for the finish line for a medium duration mid-race. (Sprint) | |||
Intimidate (Lvl 4) | Moderately intimidate runners behind when positioned toward the front early-race. (Sprint) | |||
Gourmand (Lvl 5) | Recover endurance mid-race. (Pace Chaser) | |||
Event Skills | ||||
Stamina to Spare | Slightly decrease fatigue upon approaching mid-race. (Pace Chaser) | |||
Countermeasure | Slightly increase passing ability when positioned toward the front upon approaching late-race. (Sprint) | |||
Hishi Akebono’s skill set leans heavily toward Sprint race tracks, providing reliable mid-race stability and the ability to maintain pressure even when stamina becomes tight. Her access to powerful mid-race recovery lets her run aggressively without worrying too much about distance efficiency.
Career Objectives
Objectives | ||
Participate in the Junior Make Debut Turn 12 Junior Class, Late June Turf – 1600m – Mile | ||
Have at least 3000 fans Turn 23 Junior Class, Early December | ||
Have at least 10000 fans Turn 37 Classic Class, Early July | ||
Place 3rd or better in the Sprinters Stakes Turn 42 Classic Class, Late September G1 – Turf – 1200m – Short | ||
Place 3rd or better in the Swan Stakes Turn 44 Classic Class, Late October G2 – Turf – 1400m – Short | ||
Place 3rd or better in the Mile Championship Turn 46 Classic Class, Late November G1 – Turf – 1600m – Mile | ||
Place 1st in the Takamatsunomiya Kinen Turn 54 Senior Class, Late March G1 – Turf – 1200m – Short | ||
Place 2nd or better in the Yasuda Kinen Turn 59 Senior Class, Early June G1 – Turf – 1600m – Mile | ||
Place 1st in the Sprinters Stakes Turn 66 Senior Class, Late September G1 – Turf – 1200m – Short | ||
Place 1st in the Mile Championship Turn 70 Senior Class, Late November G1 – Turf – 1600m – Mile | ||
Ideal Stats, Support Cards, and Deck Build
Recommended Stats for Short and Mile | ||||
| 1200 | 600 | 850 | 450 | 450 |
As a short-to-mile track pace chaser, Hishi Akebono benefits from maximizing Speed and Power early while keeping enough Stamina to secure mid-race stability. Guts and Wit enhance her consistency and help maintain smooth pacing during tight battles.
Recommended Support Cards
Recommended | |||||
| Sakura Bakushin O (Speed) | A highly efficient Speed card for Sprint racers. Her gold skill, Turbo Sprint, provides powerful acceleration that helps secure leads on short tracks. | ||||
| Kitasan Black (Speed) | The strongest Speed support in the game. She provides great passives, reliable training bonuses, and a strong list of Speed-oriented skills. | ||||
| Biko Pegasus (Sprint) | A Sprint-specialized support card offering another valuable gold Sprint skill, making her ideal for increasing Akebono’s consistency in short tracks. | ||||
| Daiwa Scarlet (Power) | Excellent for Pace Chasers thanks to her balanced skills and the gold recovery skill Race Planner, which stabilizes mid-race endurance. | ||||
| Oguri Cap (Power) | Offers numerous acceleration skills and strong Power scaling, perfect for enhancing Akebono’s overtaking. | ||||
| Tazuna (Pal) | A flexible Pal support providing mood stabilization, strong dating event bonuses, and valuable Stamina gains for long-term training consistency. | ||||
| Riko Kashimoto (Pal) | The ideal Pal support for Unity Cup. She provides strong stat boosts, frequent mood benefits, and the gold skill Rushing Gale, a top-tier acceleration skill. | ||||
| Fine Motion (Wit) | A great Wit support offering increased consistency and the gold skill Speed Star, improving the ability to break out of the pack on the final corner. | ||||
Suggested Deck Build
- 3 Speed / 2 Power / 1 Wit or Pal (Short)
- 3 Speed / 1 Power / 1 Wit or Pal (Mile)
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Training Strategy
Hishi Akebono performs best when her early training focuses on raising Speed and Power while forming strong bonds with her support team. These early bonds accelerate her growth later in the year, giving her the stats she needs to push through Sprint and Mile competitions.
Her mid-race recovery skills allow flexibility in her training route, letting you maintain manageable Stamina levels without compromising her performance. This enables you to invest more in her offensive stats and improve her ability to secure favorable positioning.
During her Classic and Senior years, prioritize speed training while supplementing with Power sessions to support her acceleration. Her natural aptitude as a Pace Chaser helps her maintain stable mid-race momentum, allowing her to carry speed into the final stretch.
For Trainers aiming to enter Mile competitions, adjusting her Wit and Stamina slightly ensures her skills activate more reliably. Monitoring her condition, mood, and pacing will help her stay competitive across all her key races.
Should You Pull for Hishi Akebono?
Hishi Akebono shines as an energetic Pace Chaser with reliable mid-race recovery and powerful Sprint skills. Her kit supports aggressive strategies and allows her to push forward without losing momentum on Short tracks.
Pros
- Strong mid-race stability through recovery skills
- Excellent Power scaling and burst potential
- Reliable performance in Short competition
Cons
- Unique skill timing may vary depending on stamina
- Requires careful stat balancing in Mile races
- Works best with high-tier Speed supports
Hishi Akebono excels in Team Trials, where her strong kit shines the most. While her unique skill requires some management for PvP events, she remains a valuable pick for Trainers looking to expand their Short track roster.
Conclusion
Hishi Akebono brings infectious energy and tremendous power to every race. With the right balance of Speed, Power, and mid-race endurance, she becomes a force capable of dominating Short tracks and performing confidently in Mile competitions. Whether you favor her charming personality or her racing potential, she offers a rewarding and enjoyable experience for every Trainer.
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