Summary
With an announcement to close out the year, fans ofMiss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maidnow have something to look forward to; a brand-new movie titledA Lonely Dragon Wants to be Lovedis coming in 2025. The announcement came via the Kyoto Animation Expo, and shortly thereafter,Anime & Manga News’official X account released a teaser image for a hint as to what to look forward to in this highly-anticipated film created by Kyoto Animation Studio.
The image teaser shared on the “Anime & Manga News” account shows Kanna, one of the cute dragon characters, standing alone, and instead of her usual tranquil mood, she looks uncertain. Serene, though verging on melancholy, is the tone this atmosphere captures, and it suggests that Kanna may just be debating her own emotions within the movie, much like Tohru does. The image teases a more introspective and arguably emotional journey for Kanna, which sets the tone for what could be a deeper dive into personal growth for the characters.
What Genre of Anime Is It?
Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maidis a slice-of-life comedy anime with elements of fantasy in it. It follows the very normal life of Kobayashi, an ordinary office worker who saves a dragon named Tohru one day. In return, she turns into a human maid andstarts living with Kobayashi, who struggles to adjust to human life with all her dragon skills. The anime is full of humor, light-heartedness, and heart-warming moments; there’s also the contrast to be seen between the mundane human world and the fantastical dragon world. It features other dragons like Kanna, Fafnir, and Lucoa, talking about finding family, friendship, and love.
Summary of the Original Series
The original series narrates the dynamic relationship between Kobayashi and Tohru while incorporating other dragons around them. It has a perfect balance of comedy and tender moments, with Tohru’s unconditional devotion to Kobayashi, humorously trying to fit into human life and society.Other parallel plots includeKanna trying to fit in at school, Fafnir and his obsession with gaming, and Lucoa’s weird relationship with humans. Through all that, the series manages to emphasize family and the bonds going beyond species.
What to Expect from A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Loved
A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Lovedpromises to be more of an emotionally packed film in comparison to the main series. The title and teaser image insinuate that the movie will dwell on the themes of loneliness and personal growth, probably with a focus on Tohru’s or Kanna’s feelings of isolation.Just as balancing acts of humorand heartwarming moments were part of the series, so the movie will be delving deeper into its emotional stories. From the tone of this teaser, it might be the way the characters are looking inward, into their own struggles, especially with how they balance their dragon nature with their new life in the human world.Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be Lovedmovie is set to premiere in 2025.
