The anime film 'Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved' will be released in cinemas in Mexico. This event will expand the franchise's story and reflect the continuity of Kyoto Animation after one of the most difficult moments in the anime industry.
The film, which premiered in Japan in June 2025, is produced by Kyoto Animation, a studio that faced a major fire in July 2019. This incident had a significant impact on the anime industry.
Beyond its comedic aspects, the 'Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid' series is notable for addressing themes like cohabitation, building a family outside traditional ties, and adapting to the unknown. These elements have made it one of the most anticipated releases of 2026 among anime fans.
The story follows Kobayashi, an office worker whose routine life is disrupted after meeting Tohru, a dragon who decides to become her maid after receiving her help. Over time, other dragons come to the human world and join Kobayashi's circle. Among them is Kanna, a dragon who looks like a little girl and finds in Kobayashi a caregiver figure.
The film centers its plot on Kanna. Her intervention extends beyond daily life to defending Kanna against decisions imposed by the dragon world. Her life changes with the appearance of her father, Kimun Kamui, who arrives in the human world to demand her return. Kanna faces a dilemma between her origins and the life she has built with Kobayashi and Tohru.
The film presents this decision as a personal process, where her sense of belonging and the possibility of choosing her own destiny are at stake. Kobayashi also takes on a more active role in the plot. The presence of Tohru introduces constant conflicts due to her nature and her difficulty adapting to human norms.
The story introduces tension between the human and dragon worlds, leading to a confrontation between the 'Chaos' and 'Harmony' factions. This elevates the stakes beyond the family sphere, turning it into a problem that could affect both worlds.
The film 'Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved' will premiere in Mexican cinemas on April 9, 2026. It will be distributed by Crunchyroll in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment. The film's approximate runtime is 105 minutes.
