As we mentioned in a previous news , the long-awaited film
" Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon: A Lonely Dragon Wants to be
Loved " (original title: Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon:
Samishigariya no Ryuu) had already shown its first full trailer and revealed a
ton of exciting details. Now, the official site surprised again by
publishing a new preview focused especially on the opening theme,
"Namida no Parade" (Tearful Parade), performed by Fhána.
This new
trailer not only allows us to hear an extended portion of the song for the
first time, but also includes new, never-before-seen scenes that are already
making waves with fans on social media. And as if that weren't enough, the
group fhána shared a heartfelt message, commenting: “ The
long-awaited sequel to Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon will be in film format!
At Fhána, we put our whole hearts into creating this song. We felt it turned
out to be endlessly fun, but also incredibly melancholic. It would be an honor
if you could love 'Namida no Parade' as much as you love the film itself .”
Recall that
"Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon" premiered its first season in 2017
and its second in 2021, both produced by Kyoto Animation. This new
film, which adapts the heartwarming "Kanna Kamui Arc," will premiere
on June 27, 2025, in 199 theaters across Japan, including special 4DX and MX4D
screenings, offering an immersive experience for fans.
For now,
fans are counting down the days until they see Kanna, Tohru, and company return
to the big screen ,
and this new trailer featuring Fhána's voice in the background only adds to the
hype. In the meantime, check out the franchise details below:
- The original manga
"Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon", created by Coolkyoushinja,
began publication in May 2013 , as part of the Monthly Action magazine. However, after the
closure of that magazine in February 2024, the main series along with its
multiple spin-offs was moved to the Manga Action magazine, where it
continues to be published today.
- The anime adaptation was
produced by Kyoto Animation and first aired in January 2017 in Japan, with
Crunchyroll handling its international simulcast. A second season, titled
"Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S," followed in July 2021, and
Volume S was released on Blu-ray and DVD in January 2022, including a
special episode titled "Nippon no Omotenashi (Attend wa Dragon
Desu)."
- Tatsuya Ishihara returns as director ,
having previously directed the second season and having worked on titles
such as Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!. The opening song, Namida
no Parade (Tearful Parade) , is performed by the group Fhána ,
bringing their distinctive musical style to this new installment.
- The story revolves around
Kobayashi, an ordinary office worker whose routine is shaken up when she
meets Tohru, a dragon who decides to become her servant. Over time, her
home is filled with magical creatures like Kanna, Elma, Lucoa, and Fafnir,
who bring chaos, tenderness, and lots of laughter. This particular
film focuses on the "Kanna Kamui Arc," a story that delves into
the emotional bonds between the characters and how they learn to accept
their differences in an environment that challenges everyday life.
