Just this past April Fool's Day, the Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid franchise, gearing up for its first-ever theatrical film, "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: The Dragon Who Fears Loneliness" (tentative title, 小林さんちのメイドラゴン さみしがりやの竜), pulled off an epic prank: "Sachiko Kobayashi's Dragon Maid," sending fans into a laughing fit.
But hold on to your scales! Just one day later, on April 2nd, the official announcement dropped: none other than the legendary Sachiko Kobayashi herself will be performing the ending theme song for the movie! What started as a hilarious April Fool's gag has now officially become reality!
The official April Fool's Day visual for "Sachiko Kobayashi's Dragon Maid" (小林さちこのメイドラゴン) released on April 1st.
Sachiko Kobayashi's ending theme, "Bokutachi no Hibi" (Our Days), is described as a warm and powerful song centered around the theme of "love." She shared her thoughts on the track's message: "The encounters between people are miracles in themselves. Sometimes, even with communication, misunderstandings can arise, but what's important is our willingness to try and understand, to draw closer to one another."
She further emphasized, "This song conveys that 'every single day we live is a miracle worth cherishing.' I hope everyone gets to experience this moving song firsthand in theaters!"
▼ "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: The Dragon Who Fears Loneliness" Movie – Sachiko Kobayashi Interview Video
This theatrical masterpiece is being helmed by Kyoto Animation, with Tatsuya Ishihara directing. The story picks up after the second season of the anime, delivering a brand-new original plot! The narrative revolves around the Kobayashi family's young dragon girl, Kanna. One day, a mysterious visitor suddenly appears – none other than Kanna's biological father, Kimun Kamuy! What kind of impact will his arrival bring? And then, the enigmatic Azard also shows up, with their sights set on reclaiming Kanna?!
In the trailer, Kanna's heartbreaking line to her father, "Dad, I'll be good, will you praise me?" (お父さん、わたしやるから、ほめて), instantly tugs at the heartstrings, conveying a profound sense of loneliness and helplessness.
▼ "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: The Dragon Who Fears Loneliness" Movie Trailer
"Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: The Dragon Who Fears Loneliness" is set to hit Japanese theaters on June 27, 2025. With Kyoto Animation's signature high quality and what promises to be a heartwarming and emotional story, expectations are high for this one!