Kyoto Animation has unveiled a new promotional video for “Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved” (Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon: Samishigariya no Ryū), offering a thrilling glimpse into the film’s intense battle sequences. The highly anticipated anime film premiered in 199 theaters across Japan on Friday, June 27, 2025, including immersive 4DX and MX4D screenings.
A Deeper Dive into Dragon Combat
The newly released video emphasizes the film’s escalated focus on action, showcasing more expressive and flashier fight scenes compared to the television series. While the TV anime often balanced lighthearted slice-of-life moments with heavier themes, the movie reportedly leans more into the latter, expanding upon the franchise’s lore and combat. The narrative centers on Kanna’s story, as her father, Kimun Kamui, the leader of the Chaos Forces, compels her to return to the Dragon World to rectify a past error. This premise sets the stage for a brewing conflict between the Chaos and Harmony factions, forcing Kanna to navigate her loyalty between her friends and her father’s demands. Miss Kobayashi, however, is unwilling to let Kanna go, striving to mend the broken bond between Kanna and Kamui. Amidst the clashing dragons, Ilulu uncovers a hidden force orchestrating the war.
Global Release and Production Details
Crunchyroll has secured the worldwide theatrical rights for the film, excluding Asia, and plans to screen the movie in North America with Japanese audio and English subtitles. The film’s director is Tatsuya Ishihara, known for his work on Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S and Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! The returning voice cast includes Mutsumi Tamura as Kobayashi, Yūki Kuwahara as Tohru, and Maria Naganawa as Kanna. New cast members have also joined, with Fumihiko Tachiki voicing Kimun Kamui and Nobunaga Shimazaki as Azad. Shiori Sugiura takes over the role of Ilulu. The film features the opening theme song “Namida no Parade (Tearful Parade)” by fhána, and an insert song “Negaigoto (Wish)” by Kotringo.
