---
title: "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/miss-kobayashi-s-dragon-maid-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 69291
imdb_id: "tt6185782"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 25
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 8.3
vote_count: 881
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/miss-kobayashi-s-dragon-maid-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid is an anime television series created by Coolkyoushinja. The story follows a hard-working office lady named Kobayashi who lives alone in an apartment until her life changes after she drunkenly saves a dragon. In an effort to repay her debt, the dragon, named Tohru, takes on human form and moves in to serve as Kobayashi's maid. Although Tohru initially views humans as inferior and foolish, she attempts to assist Kobayashi with various tasks, though these efforts do not always proceed as planned. This mythical everyday life comedy explores the domestic arrangement between the two characters. The series adaptation was produced by Kyoto Animation and originally aired in Japan between January and April 2017. A second season, titled Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S, followed between July and September 2021. The program is available for streaming on platforms such as Netflix and Prime Video. Additionally, the franchise includes a video game titled Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Burst Forth!! and features voice performances by Mutsumi Tamura, Yûki Kuwahara, Maria Naganawa, and Shin'ya Takahashi.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A hard-working office lady finds her solitary life transformed after a dragon girl moves into her home."

### Why Watch
- unique premise
- humorous character dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- unpredictable outcomes
- Tone & Suitability: The series focuses on the daily life and comedic interactions between a human and a dragon.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedic, mythical, everyday, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid (13 Episodes)
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid is an animated television series categorized under comedy and science fiction and fantasy. The story begins when Kobayashi, who lives alone in an apartment, encounters a dragon named Tohru. Following a drunken promise, Tohru begins living with Kobayashi and assumes the role of a maid. This arrangement introduces Kobayashi to a new domestic life, though the situation expands as more dragons arrive. Among these new arrivals is Kanna, a young dragon described as having a big attitude, who comes to the human world on a mission to find Tohru. As the household grows, Kobayashi finds herself living alongside multiple dragons. The series explores their daily lives as they coexist, navigating occasional disasters while maintaining a domestic environment. The narrative focuses on the interactions between the human protagonist and her supernatural housemates, highlighting the experience of returning home to the presence of a dragon maid. The show depicts these relationships as they balance the challenges of living together with the comfort of a shared home.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 25
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (20%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 20 (80%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yuko Goto** as *Georgie Saikawa (voice)*
- **Kaori Ishihara** as *Shouta Magatsuchi (voice)*
- **Minami Takahashi** as *Quetzalcoatl (voice)*
- **Mutsumi Tamura** as *Kobayashi (voice)*
- **Yuuki Kuwahara** as *Tohru (voice)*
- **Maria Naganawa** as *Kanna Kamui (voice)*
- **Yuuki Takada** as *Elma (voice)*
- **Daisuke Ono** as *Fafnir (voice)*
- **Yuichi Nakamura** as *Makoto Takiya (voice)*
- **Emiri Kato** as *Riko Saikawa (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series about?
It follows an office lady named Kobayashi who begins living with a dragon named Tohru.

### Q: Why does the dragon live with her?
Tohru lives with Kobayashi to repay a debt after being saved by her.

### Q: What is the tone of the show?
The show is a mythical everyday life comedy.

### Q: Does everything go according to plan?
No, not everything the dragon does to help goes according to plan.

### Q: How does the dragon view humans?
Tohru initially looks down on humans as inferior and foolish.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ms. vs. Mrs. vs. Miss | Difference & Pronunciation - Scribbr](https://www.scribbr.com/effective-communication/ms-mrs-miss/)
- [Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Kobayashi%27s_Dragon_Maid)
- [MISS Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miss)
- [Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid - streaming online - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/miss-kobayashis-dragon-maid)
- [Mr., Mrs., Miss, and Ms.: What They Mean And How To Use Them](https://www.dictionary.com/articles/mr-mrs)
- [Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid (TV Series 2017-2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6185782/)

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