Crunchyroll has begun streaming an English-subtitled trailer for Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved, providing fans a closer look at the highly anticipated anime film. The movie, which premiered in Japan on June 27, 2025, is set to make its North American theatrical debut on October 20, 2025, as part of Crunchyroll Anime Nights.
The newly released trailer offers a glimpse into the film’s narrative, which centers on the beloved dragon character, Kanna Kamui, as she faces a significant personal conflict. It highlights emotional moments and action sequences, building anticipation for the film’s international release.
Theatrical Release and Availability
Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved will be screened in Japanese with English subtitles in North American theaters. Crunchyroll acquired the worldwide theatrical rights for the film, excluding Asia, from Kyoto Animation. The U.S. theatrical run on October 20, 2025, will be part of Crunchyroll Anime Nights, a monthly theatrical program launching in October. This initiative will see the film screened in select locations across major U.S. theater chains, including Alamo Drafthouse, AMC Theatres, Regal, Cinemark Theatres, and Harkins Theatres.
Film’s Plot and Central Conflict
The movie picks up where the second season of the TV anime left off, delving deeper into Kanna’s story. The plot sees the peaceful lives of Miss Kobayashi, Tohru, Kanna, and Ilulu disrupted by the arrival of Kanna’s father, Kamun Kamui, the leader of the Chaos Forces. He pressures Kanna to return to the Dragon World to rectify a past mistake, sparking a potential war between the Chaos and Harmony factions.
Kanna finds herself torn between her loyalty to her friends in the human world and her father’s demands. Miss Kobayashi, unwilling to let Kanna go, endeavors to mend the fractured bond between Kanna and Kamui. As dragons clash, Ilulu uncovers a hidden force manipulating the war, setting the stage for a compelling narrative that explores themes of family, loyalty, and identity. The film explores Kanna’s character development, showing her more mature and thoughtful than in previous seasons, as she begins to think and act more independently.
Production and Returning Staff
The film is produced by Kyoto Animation, the acclaimed studio behind the television series. Tatsuya Ishihara, who directed the second season of the TV anime, returns to direct the film. Yuka Yamada is responsible for the script, and Miku Kadowaki handled character designs while also serving as chief animation director. The music production is handled by Lantis and Heart Company.
Most of the voice cast from the TV anime are reprising their roles, including Mutsumi Tamura as Kobayashi, Yuki Kuwahara as Tohru, and Maria Naganawa as Kanna. New voice actors for the film include Fumihiko Tachiki as Kimun Kamui, Nobunaga Shimazaki as Azad, and Shiori Sugiura as Ilulu. Tomomi Mineuchi previously voiced Ilulu but has since stopped voice acting.
The “Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid” Legacy
The Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid franchise, based on Coolkyousinnjya’s manga, has garnered a strong following since its anime adaptation premiered. The series revolves around the mundane life of office worker Miss Kobayashi, which is irrevocably changed when she saves a dragon named Tohru, who then transforms into a human girl and becomes her maid. The franchise is known for its heartwarming slice-of-life elements combined with supernatural comedy and action. Fans can catch up on the first two seasons of the TV anime, which are available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
