Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid has just made a spectacular step forward when the movie Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: A Lonely Dragon Wants to Be Loved was released in Japan on June 27. Hobiverse was thrilled to see the movie take the 9th place at the Japanese box office in its opening weekend, a sign of the strong appeal of the Kobayashi brand.
Impressive debut
The film was released in 200 theaters across Japan and immediately entered the top 10 at the box office, ranking 9th according to data from Kogyo Tsushinsha. Viewers also gave high praise for the emotional satisfaction when Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid reached #3 on Filmarks' satisfaction ranking with a score of 4.18/5.0, based on 455 reviews. It seems that the quality and emotion are still intact from the anime adaptation to the big screen.
Not only successful in Japan, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid was also licensed and released in North America by Crunchyroll, in the original Japanese version with English subtitles. This is a strategic move to expand the brand to global fans outside of Asia and also shows Kyoto Animation's confidence in the quality of its products.
Why is Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid so "hot"?
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid brand is strong enough to surpass many other names at the same time. The biggest plus is the gentle emotions, combining happiness and light nothingness enough to make the audience laugh, enough to make the heart quiet. The main characters like Kobayashi and Tohru still retain their inherent charm, and the transition from anime to film does not lose the soul of the story.
Anime content:
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid is a warm, humorous story revolving around Kobayashi – an ordinary office worker – and Tohru – a powerful dragon god who transforms into a maid to live with and serve Kobayashi after being helped by her.
It all started when a drunk Kobayashi accidentally helped an injured Tohru. Tohru was moved and decided to stay with Kobayashi out of gratitude... and a rather intense love. From then on, Kobayashi's peaceful life was gradually disturbed by the appearance of supernatural creatures, mainly dragons that turned into humans: Kanna (a cute little dragon), Lucoa, Fafnir and Elma.
The anime not only impresses with its humor and interesting everyday moments but also touches on emotions through themes such as: differences, acceptance, family affection and love beyond all boundaries. This is one of the modern anime series loved thanks to its skillful combination of fantasy elements and everyday life.
This isn't the first time Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid has soared to the top of the box office charts. The film adaptation marks a new milestone, cementing the series' cultural status.
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The ninth place at the Japanese box office is just the beginning. With the global reach of Crunchyroll, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid promises to continue to attract international fans, especially in North America and Europe. Hobiverse believes that good word of mouth will help the film climb the international charts in a short time.
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid proves that a sweet, heartwarming story can still make a big impact at the box office. If you love light-hearted yet profound anime, this is a must-see.
