List of Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid episodes explained
The anime series Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid is based on a Japanese manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Coolkyousinnjya that is published on Futabasha's Monthly Action magazine.[1] [2] [3] The series was directed by Yasuhiro Takemoto at Kyoto Animation[4] and aired in Japan between 12 January and 6 April 2017. Yuka Yamada handled series composition, Miku Kadowaki designed the characters, Nobuaki Maruki served as chief animation director, and the music was composed by Masumi Itō.[5] Crunchyroll simulcast the series as it aired while Funimation released an English dubbed version from 1 February 2017.[6] An original video animation episode was released on the seventh Blu-ray/DVD compilation volume on 20 September 2017. The opening theme is by Fhána, and the ending theme is by Chorogons (Tohru (Yūki Kuwahara), Kanna Kamui (Maria Naganawa), Lucoa (Minami Takahashi), and Elma (Yūki Takada)). Madman Entertainment will import Funimation's release into Australia and New Zealand.[7]
A second season titled, the season aired between 8 July and 23 September 2021.[8] [9] was announced with the release of the eighth manga volume on 12 February 2019.[10] Its status was unknown for a time following the death of Takemoto in the Kyoto Animation arson attack.[11] Kyoto Animation returned to produce the season.[12] Tatsuya Ishihara is replacing Takemoto as director, although Takemoto is credited as "series director" under Ishihara. Yuka Yamada returned to supervise the series' scripts, Masumi Itō returned as music composer, and Miku Kadowaki and Nobuaki Maruki returned as character designer and chief animation director, respectively. The cast members also returned to reprise their roles.[13] An original video animation was released with the special "Volume S" Blu-ray/DVD volume on 19 January 2022.[14] The opening theme is by Fhána, and the ending theme for the first 11 episodes is "Maid With Dragons" by Super Chorogons (Tohru (Kuwahara), Kanna Kamui (Naganawa), Lucoa (Takahashi), Elma (Takada), and Ilulu (Tomomi Mineuchi)).[15] On the season finale, "Aozora no Rhapsody" plays as the supreme ending theme.
Episode list
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S shorts
Notes and References
- Web site: Crayon Shin-chan's Action Kamen Hero Stars in His Own Manga . 17 June 2013 . . 12 December 2015.
- Web site: Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Manga Gets TV Anime . 18 April 2016 . . 18 April 2016.
- Web site: "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid" Anime Heading to Japanese TV . Chapman . Paul . 19 April 2016 . . 19 April 2016.
- Web site: Kyoto Animation Makes Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid TV Anime for January Debut. Anime News Network. 24 October 2016. 29 November 2020.
- Web site: Lucky Star & Hyōka's Yasuhiro Takemoto Directs Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Anime. 24 October 2016.
- Web site: Crunchyroll, Funimation to Stream Saga of Tanya the Evil, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, Hand Shakers, More. Anime News Network. 3 January 2017. 3 January 2017.
- Web site: Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Complete Series DVD / Blu-Ray Combo. Madman Entertainment. 28 October 2018.
- Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S Anime Reveals 2nd Promo Video, New Visual, July 7 Premiere. Anime News Network. June 5, 2021. June 5, 2021.
- Web site: Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S Anime Unveils New Visual, July Premiere. Anime News Network. 14 January 2021. 14 January 2021.
- Web site: Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Anime Gets 2nd Season. Anime News Network. 11 February 2019. 11 February 2019.
- Web site: 「らき☆すた」武本監督の悲報、親族に 京アニ放火. ja. Bad news of Mr Takemoto's father from his family: The director of Lucky Star died from the Kyoto Animation fire. The Nikkei. 26 July 2019. 26 July 2019.
- Web site: Kyoto Animation Produces Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Anime Season 2 for 2021 Debut. Anime News Network. 10 August 2020. 10 August 2020.
- Web site: Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S Anime's 1st Promo Video Unveils Cast, Staff. 23 February 2021. Anime News Network. 23 February 2021.
- Web site: Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S Anime to Add Unaired Episode on Home Video. Anime News Network. 8 July 2021. 21 October 2021.
- Web site: Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists. Anime News Network. 28 March 2021. 28 March 2021.