The highly anticipated anime film, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved, which premiered in Japanese theaters on June 27, 2025, has unveiled its non-credit opening, additional cast members, and a new visual. Crunchyroll has secured the worldwide theatrical rights for the film, excluding Asia, and plans to screen it in North America with Japanese audio and English subtitles. Further details on international release dates and territories are expected to be announced at a later time.
Non-Credit Opening and Theme Song
The official website for the film recently released its non-credit opening. The opening theme song, titled “Namida no Parade” (“Parade of Tears”), is performed by fhána, who have previously contributed to the television series.
Expanding the Voice Cast
The movie introduces several new voices to the beloved franchise. Fumihiko Tachiki joins the cast as Kimun Kamui, while Nobunaga Shimazaki takes on the role of Azad. Additionally, Shiori Sugiura steps in as the new voice of Ilulu, replacing Tomomi Mineuchi. Shinya Takahashi and Azusa Tadokoro have also been announced to voice fairies within the film.
The main cast members are reprising their roles, ensuring continuity for fans of the series. This includes Mutsumi Tamura as Kobayashi, Yūki Kuwahara as Tohru, Maria Naganawa as Kanna, Yūki Takada as Elma, Minami Takahashi as Lucoa, Daisuke Ono as Fafnir, Yūichi Nakamura as Makoto Takiya, Emiri Katō as Riko Saikawa, and Kaori Ishihara as Shōta Magatsuchi.
Visual Unveiled
A new key visual for Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved was revealed during a stage event at AnimeJapan 2025. This visual offers another glimpse into the film’s aesthetic and characters. The film is directed by Tatsuya Ishihara at Kyoto Animation, with Yuka Yamada handling the script and Miku Kadowaki serving as character designer and chief animation director.
