Gamers around the world have just shown what true dedication looks like. Forget virtual items or digital applause. Fans of a popular game have sent an unbelievable amount of actual, fresh grass to a beloved character’s real-life inspiration. This wave of generosity has been so huge, it actually crashed the website handling the orders.
Just last week, a service called Namabokusobank opened its doors to international fans. This Japanese platform lets people order and send high-quality fresh grass to horses. Among the lucky recipients was Haru Urara, a real horse who is a fan favorite from the game Umamusume Pretty Derby. Players adore the horse girls in the game, and that affection clearly extends to their real-world counterparts.
The response was overwhelming. More than 160 different fans jumped in to order grass for Haru Urara. The total weight of these green gifts quickly piled up, hitting over 2.4 tons. Imagine that much grass! The sheer volume of orders brought Namabokusobank’s system to its knees, causing the website to crash repeatedly. Even with the site struggling, people kept trying to send their leafy love.
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This heartwarming story about Haru Urara and her mountain of grass quickly spread across the internet. Artists from all over the world started drawing fan art inspired by this unique event. While Haru Urara now has enough fresh grass to munch on for many months, it’s clear her fans won’t stop showing their support.
For those interested in the game that sparked all this generosity, Umamusume Pretty Derby is available now. You can play it on your PC, or on mobile devices running iOS and Android.