The pilot episode of The Dragon Dentist, a Japanese anime short film directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, was released as part of the Japan Animator Expo.
Toho announced the production of a two-part TV special based on The Dragon Dentist pilot, expanding the story into a longer format.
The first part of The Dragon Dentist two-part TV special aired in Japan, continuing the story of the pilot episode.
The second part of The Dragon Dentist two-part TV special aired in Japan, concluding the expanded story.