The upcoming anime film, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved, has released a new special trailer featuring English subtitles and a preview of the opening theme song, “Namida no Parade” (“Parade of Tears”), performed by fhána. This highly anticipated film is set to premiere in Japanese theaters on June 27, 2025.
A Glimpse into the Film
The new trailer offers fans a sneak peek into the movie, showcasing key scenes and character interactions while highlighting the opening theme. fhána, the musical group behind the song, expressed their excitement for the film’s release, stating that they poured their hearts into creating “Namida no Parade,” aiming for a track that is both fun and deeply emotional.
Production Details
Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved is directed by Tatsuya Ishihara at Kyoto Animation, with Yuka Yamada handling the script. Miku Kadowaki is responsible for character designs and also serves as chief animation director. The film is based on the original manga by coolkyousinnjya, published by Futabasha in their Manga Action seinen manga magazine. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes the English language version of the series.
Key Staff
- Original Creator: coolkyousinnjya
- Director: Tatsuya Ishihara
- Series Director: Yasuhiro Takemoto
- Script: Yuka Yamada
- Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Miku Kadowaki
- Art Director: Shingo Kasai
- Color Design: Naomi Takahashi
- Props Design: Hiroshi Karata
- Cinematographer: Hiroki Ueda
- 3D Director: Rin Yamamoto
- Sound Director: Yota Tsuruoka
- Music: Masumi Ito
- Music Production: Lantis, Heart Company
- Animation Production: Kyoto Animation
Cast
The film features a stellar cast, including both returning and new voice actors:
- Miss Kobayashi: Mutsumi Tamura
- Tohru: Yūki Kuwahara
- Kanna: Maria Naganawa
- Elma: Yūki Takada
- Lucoa: Minami Takahashi
- Fafnir: Daisuke Ono
- Makoto Takiya: Yūichi Nakamura
- Riko Saikawa: Emiri Katō
- Shōta Magatsuchi: Kaori Ishihara
- Ilulu: Shiori Sugiura (replacing Tomomi Mineuchi)
- Kimun Kamui: Fumihiko Tachiki
- Azad: Nobunaga Shimazaki
Music
In addition to the opening theme “Namida no Parade” by fhána, the film will also feature an ending theme song, “Bokutachi no Hibi” (Days of Us), performed by Sachiko Kobayashi, and an insert song, “Negaigoto” (Wish), by kotringo.
Storyline
The film centers around Miss Kobayashi, an average office worker whose life is turned upside down when she saves the life of a dragon named Tohru. Tohru, who can transform into a human girl, becomes Kobayashi’s maid, leading to a series of chaotic and heartwarming events.
Premise
Kobayashi’s life takes an extraordinary turn when she encounters a dragon outside her apartment. The dragon, Tohru, transforms into a maid and is determined to repay Kobayashi’s kindness from the night before.
Plot
The movie’s plot involves the dragons that have gathered around Miss Kobayashi, and a visitor arrives for Kanna, who turns out to be Kanna’s real father. The film promises to explore emotionally weighty themes while maintaining the cozy reverse-isekai vibes of the original series.
About Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid
Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid is a popular manga series by Coolkyousinnjya that began serialization in 2013. The series follows Kobayashi, a typical office worker, and her life with Tohru, a dragon who becomes her maid. The series has spawned several spin-offs and an anime adaptation produced by Kyoto Animation.
Anime Series
The anime television series adaptation by Kyoto Animation aired between January and April 2017. A second season, titled Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S, aired between July and September 2021. Both seasons are available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
Video Game
A shoot ’em up video game based on the series, titled Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: Burst Forth!! Choro-gon Breath, was developed by Kaminari Games and released on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in Japan in March 2022, followed by a worldwide launch by Aksys Games in August 2022.
Where to Watch
Fans can watch the Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid anime series on Crunchyroll. The streaming platform hosts both seasons of the anime and all 16 episodes of the short animation series. Episodes are available dubbed in multiple languages, including English, Latin American Spanish, German, French, and Brazilian Portuguese, with subtitles in various languages as well.
As the release date approaches, fans eagerly await the premiere of Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved to see how the story unfolds on the big screen.
