Crunchyroll has officially acquired the worldwide theatrical rights (excluding Asia) for the highly anticipated Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved, the upcoming anime film from Kyoto Animation.
The film is set to debut June 27 in Japan.
Crunchyroll has also confirmed the U.S. theatrical release date for Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved, announcing that the film will hit cinemas nationwide on October 20, 2025 as part of the Crunchyroll Anime Nights program. A UK theatrical release date is expected to be announced soon, with Crunchyroll already confirming that additional international rollouts are planned.
Fans can revisit everything leading up to this new story by streaming the first two seasons of Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid on Crunchyroll: Crunchyroll – Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid
The Film: A New Journey for Kanna and the Chaos Forces
Directed by Tatsuya Ishihara (Haruhi Suzumiya, Sound! Euphonium) at Kyoto Animation, the movie reunites the beloved cast of dragons and humans for the franchise’s biggest conflict yet.
When Kamun Kamui—Kanna’s father and the formidable leader of the Chaos Forces—arrives to bring her back to the Dragon World, tensions erupt between Chaos and Harmony. As war looms, Kanna finds herself torn between her loyalty to her human friends and the obligations demanded by her father.
Miss Kobayashi refuses to let her go without a fight, stepping into the heart of a family conflict that could reshape two worlds. Meanwhile, Iruru uncovers a mysterious force manipulating events behind the scenes—one that threatens to consume both the Dragon World and the human realm.
Meet the Creative Team Behind the Movie
The film brings back the familiar creative talents that fans adore:
Director: Tatsuya Ishihara
Script Writer: Yuka Yamada
Character Designer & Chief Animation Director: Miku Kadowaki
Studio: Kyoto Animation (KyoAni)
The original manga, written and illustrated by Coolkyousinnjya, is published by Futabasha in Manga Action. English-language editions are licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment: Seven Seas – Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid
Season 1: Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid
The first season introduces office worker Miss Kobayashi, whose life is turned upside down when she saves a dragon—Tohru—who then insists on becoming her maid. The season blends comedy, found-family warmth, and magical chaos, establishing the heartfelt tone the franchise is known for.
Watch here: Crunchyroll – Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid Season 1
Season 2: Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S
Season 2 raises the stakes with the arrival of Iruru and an expanded look at the world of dragons. Kyoto Animation’s return after a challenging period was hailed as a triumph, with even more dynamic action sequences and emotional depth.
Watch here: Crunchyroll – Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid S
What This Means for Fans
With Crunchyroll securing global theatrical rights, the KyoAni fandom can expect a robust international rollout, mirroring the studio’s rising presence in global cinema. Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved marks one of Kyoto Animation’s most anticipated releases in years and expands the series’ emotional and narrative scope.
AloJapan.com