Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling（転生したらドラゴンの卵だった）hatched a special treat just before its TV debut in January 2026: a pre-air cast interview featuring Shunichi Toki (Illusia) and Miku Itō (Milia), plus a chaotic “Illusia-kun Challenge” segment. While the baby dragon mascot struggles through physical mini-games, the two leads talk about what makes this isekai story different, from its anxious egg hero to the mix of danger, comedy and quiet warmth.
Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling at a glance
Based on the hit web novel and light novel series by Nekoko with illustrations by NAJI Yanagida, Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling（転生したらドラゴンの卵だった）starts with one of the most helpless isekai openings you can imagine: the hero wakes up as an egg in a monster-infested forest.
He has faint memories of his former human life and a simple wish—“I just want to get along with people”—but first he has to survive long enough to hatch, level up and evolve into a proper dragon. A mysterious “Voice of God” feeds him RPG-style data and skill messages, but dodges most of his questions, which makes their relationship equal parts useful and annoying.
On the human side, Milia is a gentle village girl and rare healer who patrols the surrounding forest and gets dragged into the “baby dragon incident” that will change both of their lives.
DoraTama cast share their first reactions in a pre-air chat
In the new pre-broadcast video on the official YouTube channel, Shunichi Toki and Miku Itō sit down together to talk about stepping into this slightly offbeat fantasy world.
Toki reflects on playing Illusia, a character who sounds cute but is constantly panicking on the inside. He talks about how the gap between Illusia’s vulnerable egg form and his growth into a mighty dragon is one of the big emotional through-lines of the series. Itō, meanwhile, shares how she approached Milia’s warmth and responsibility, especially the way Milia treats monsters and humans with the same kind of care.
The two also chat about the show’s tone: it’s not just a gag series or a grim survival story. It bounces between danger, comedy, and small, earnest moments about trust and fear of the unknown.
Illusia-kun challenge games that decide how long the talk lasts
Enter today’s third “guest”: Illusia-kun, the series’ cheerful promo mascot and self-proclaimed publicity captain. In this video, Illusia-kun doesn’t just stand around looking cute—he has to take on a set of physical mini-games, and the rules are brutal.
Five talk themes about the anime have been prepared, but every time Illusia-kun fails a challenge, the conversation has to stop right there. To keep the cast talking, Illusia-kun tackles one-legged standing, side-to-side shuffles, hula hooping and even basketball dribbling.
For the final challenge, Toki and Itō themselves join in for a rematch of the “Egg Bowling” game they previously played on stage at AnimeJapan 2025. If they can pull it off, they unlock more time to gush about their favorite scenes and character moments from the show. The result is part variety show, part behind-the-scenes chat, with plenty of ad-lib reactions and teasing.
You can watch the full video on the anime’s official channel here:
→ Official DoraTama YouTube channel
Broadcast and streaming plans for January 2026 viewers
The TV anime is scheduled to begin airing in Japan in January 2026, joining the winter lineup with a tense new key visual starring Illusia, Milia and an evolved dragon form in a burning forest.
Exact channels, time slots and overseas streaming platforms may differ by region and have not all been fully detailed yet. For international viewers, the safest strategy is to:
・Check the latest news on the official site and X account
・Keep an eye on major global platforms that frequently stream new fantasy isekai titles
Official links:
→ Official anime site
→ Official X account
Characters, staff and theme songs shaping the new series
Illusia, voiced by Shunichi Toki, is our egg-turned-dragon hero, constantly balancing survival instincts with his wish to connect with humans. The “Voice of God,” played by Ami Koshimizu, reads out system messages and enemy data in a cool, almost bureaucratic tone that only makes Illusia more frustrated. Milia, voiced by Miku Itō, supports her village with rare healing magic and patrols the forest, where she’s drawn into Illusia’s fate.
The anime is directed by Yuta Takamura, with series composition by Tatsuhiko Urahata and character designs by Masato Onoda. Monster designs come from Hiroyasu Oda, and the series is animated by Gekkyou and Felix Film for the “DoraTama Production Committee.”
The opening theme, “Gliding Claw” by Sizuk, aims to capture Illusia’s desperate struggle and skyward growth, while the ending “Sky Clipper” by virtual artists TAO (Dōō) and SAK (Saku) leans into a more atmospheric, emotional vibe for the post-episode cooldown.
For readers who want to get ahead of the anime, the original novels and manga are available in Japan, with English e-book releases under the title Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling.
→ SQEX Novel series page
Getting ready to dive into DoraTama this winter
Between the unusual “egg POV” storytelling, the push-and-pull between humans and monsters, and today’s chaotic Illusia-kun Challenge video, DoraTama is clearly positioning itself as a fantasy series with both heart and humor. If you like isekai but want a protagonist who feels genuinely fragile at the start—and a cast that laughs about it together—this might be the winter 2026 dragon story to watch.
For more news, visuals and videos as the broadcast approaches, keep checking the official site and social channels, and maybe start leveling up your own stamina… just in case you’re ever called to join Illusia-kun in a surprise challenge.
Where to start watching and reading DoraTama
If this little egg’s desperate scramble to survive already has you curious, now’s the perfect time to jump in. Check out the pre-air interview and Illusia-kun Challenge on the official YouTube channel, follow DoraTama’s site and X account for exact broadcast and streaming updates, and maybe grab a volume of the light novel or manga to see how far Illusia’s evolution can go.
Main links to start with:
・Official DoraTama anime site
・Official X account
・Official YouTube channel
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