The highly anticipated theatrical film, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved, which premiered in Japan on June 27, 2025, has revealed its non-credit opening, additional cast members, and a new key visual. Directed by Tatsuya Ishihara at Kyoto Animation, the movie continues the beloved story of dragons and humans coexisting.
A New Chapter for Kanna Kamui
The film picks up directly after the events of Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid Season 2, delving into a significant challenge for Kanna Kamui. Her peaceful life with Miss Kobayashi, Tohru, and Iruru is disrupted by the arrival of her father, Kamun Kamui, leader of the Chaos Forces. Kanna is faced with a profound dilemma: reconcile with her biological dragon family or remain with her newfound human family. As a war between Chaos and Harmony brews, Kanna must navigate these loyalties to prevent disaster, while Miss Kobayashi endeavors to mend Kanna’s fractured relationship with Kamui. Iruru also uncovers a hidden force manipulating the conflict.
Expanding the Dragon Maid Family: New and Returning Voices
The movie introduces several new voices to its cast. Fumihiko Tachiki joins as the voice of Kimun Kamui, Kanna’s father, and Nobunaga Shimazaki takes on the role of Azad. Additionally, Shiori Sugiura steps in as the new voice for Ilulu, replacing Tomomi Mineuchi. Shinya Takahashi and Azusa Tadokoro also contribute their voices as fairies.
The film sees the return of the fan-favorite main cast, ensuring continuity for the beloved characters. Mutsumi Tamura reprises her role as Kobayashi, Yūki Kuwahara as Tohru, and Maria Naganawa as Kanna. Other returning cast members include 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.
Melodic Opening and Visual Aesthetics
The film’s opening theme song, “Namida no Parade” (Parade of Tears), is performed by fhána, a returning musical act for the franchise. The official website for the film has already unveiled the non-credit version of this opening, offering fans an early look. A new key visual for the film was also revealed at AnimeJapan 2025, further building anticipation for the movie’s release.
Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved runs for 105 minutes and is produced by Kyoto Animation. 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.
