As part of an April Fool's Day project for the anime Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, based on the manga by Cool Kyou Shinja, it was announced that the film Sachiko Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: The Lonely Dragon, produced by Kyoto Animation, will be released on June 27th. The legendary work Sachiko Kobayashi's Dragon Maid will be released on the big screen for the first time in four years, and singer Sachiko Kobayashi will be causing a stir in the two-dimensional world. A special visual featuring Tohru, Ilulu, and Sachiko Kobayashi reaching out her powerful hand was also released.
"Sachiko Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: The Lonely Dragon" is a heartwarming story of love and hope between Sachiko Kobayashi and her dragons. The previous series, "Sachiko Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S", was broadcast as a TV series four years ago.
Kobayashi Sachiko commented, "It's been a long time. I, the tired veteran Kobayashi, am finally back. This time I'm a lonely dragon, and Kanna-chan and I get involved in a different world and go on a rampage. It's going to be a real challenge. Everyone, please wait at the cinema! I'll give you the best moment of your life♪."
Director Ishihara Tatsuya sent a message saying, "Whoa! Whoa! This is Kyoto Animation's first ever 'live-action + animation'! There were many first challenges for me as well. The main character, Kobayashi-san, uses some CG, but almost all of the acting is live-action. We struggled with how she interacts with Thor and the other characters, and how to make her blend naturally into the anime world, but I think the staff's hard work turned out great. Will Kobayashi-san be able to save Kanna?! And who is the true final boss?! Stay tuned!"
