---
title: "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/miss-kobayashi-s-dragon-maid-a-lonely-dragon-wants-to-be-loved-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1359607
imdb_id: "tt36592985"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 8.8
vote_count: 67
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/miss-kobayashi-s-dragon-maid-a-lonely-dragon-wants-to-be-loved-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A lonely dragon wants to be loved is a 2025 film featuring the characters Miss Kobayashi, Tohru, Ilulu, and Kanna. The story centers on Kanna's father, Kimun Kamui, who compels her to return to the Dragon World. As Kanna faces this family obligation, a conflict emerges between the Chaos and Harmony factions within the dragon realm. She finds herself caught between loyalty to her father and her connections with her friends in both worlds. The escalating war between the dragon factions threatens both the Dragon World and the human world where Miss Kobayashi and the others reside. During the unfolding conflict, Ilulu discovers that external forces are influencing the war's progression. The film follows the characters' efforts to prevent the war from destroying both realms while Kanna attempts to bridge the divide between her two worlds. The story explores themes of belonging, friendship, and the challenges of navigating different cultural identities.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Kanna is torn between her father and her friends as a war threatens two worlds."

### Why Watch
- expands on the television series
- features high-stakes conflict

### Caveats & Content Note
- requires familiarity with the series
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG-13.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, fantasy, comedic, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tatsuya Ishihara
- **Networks / Studios**: Kyoto Animation, Pony Canyon, ABC Animation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Maria Naganawa** as *Kanna (voice)*
- **Mutsumi Tamura** as *Kobayashi (voice)*
- **Yuuki Kuwahara** as *Tohru (voice)*
- **Yuuki Takada** as *Elma (voice)*
- **Minami Takahashi** as *Lucoa (voice)*
- **Shiori Sugiura** as *Ilulu (voice)*
- **Daisuke Ono** as *Fafnir (voice)*
- **Yuichi Nakamura** as *Makoto Takiya (voice)*
- **Emiri Kato** as *Riko Saikawa (voice)*
- **Kaori Ishihara** as *Shouta Magatsuchi (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this film a sequel?
Yes, it is a movie sequel to the Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid television series.

### Q: When was the film released in Japan?
The film was released in Japan on June 27, 2025.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 105 minutes.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Tatsuya Ishihara, Jad Saxton, and Yasuhiro Takemoto.

### Q: What is the central conflict of the story?
Kanna's father forces her to return to the Dragon World as a war brews between the Chaos and Harmony factions.

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