Kobayashi

Kobayashi is the human office worker at the center of Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid. After helping the injured dragon Tohru during a drunken encounter, she unexpectedly becomes the head of a household shared by dragons and humans.

Kobayashi at the center of a dragon household

Practical, reserved, and initially emotionally distant, Kobayashi responds to supernatural chaos with calm responsibility. Living with Tohru and Kanna reveals a nurturing side and gives her a family she had not actively sought.

Ordinary competence, found family, and her bond with Tohru

Kobayashi has no magical powers, but her programming skill, patience, and willingness to mediate conflicts make her indispensable. Her relationship with Tohru develops from employer and maid into a deeply committed domestic partnership.