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Yona of the Dawn 2014

★ 8.3/10 · 298 votes TV-14 AnimationDramaComedyAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy 2 seasons · 24 eps Returning Series
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What is Yona of the Dawn?

Yona of the Dawn is a television series that premiered in 2014. The series follows the story of Princess Yona, who is the current queen of the Kōka Kingdom and the reincarnation of the Crimson Dragon King Hiryū.

Type
TV series
Year
2014
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
24
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Oct 7, 2014
Last aired
Mar 24, 2015
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
Tokyo MX, Sun TV, TV Aichi, BS11
Genres
Animation, Drama, Comedy, Action & Adventure
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Yona of the Dawn is a television series that premiered in 2014. The series follows the story of Princess Yona, who is the current queen of the Kōka Kingdom and the reincarnation of the Crimson Dragon King Hiryū. According to the story, Yona had been raised with care and was expected to have a wonderful sixteenth birthday spent with her peace-loving father, her servant and friend Hak, and her cousin Soo-won. However, the night of her birthday takes an unexpected turn, leading to a shocking truth. The series is available to stream on various platforms, including Crunchyroll and Amazon Video, and is also available on Blu-ray. Yona of the Dawn is classified as an animation, drama, comedy, action, and adventure series, with elements of sci-fi and fantasy. The series has been made available for online streaming and purchase, and its story has been outlined in various sources, including the Akatsuki No Yona Wiki and Wikipedia.

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Should you watch it?

“A sheltered princess faces a life-altering realization on the night of her sixteenth birthday.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging character development
  • intriguing premise
Keep in mind
  • cliffhanger ending
  • abrupt plot shift

Watch it if you enjoy character-focused stories about royalty navigating sudden upheaval.

The series contains intense emotional themes and dramatic plot developments.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the protagonist?

The story follows a fifteen-year-old princess named Yona.

Who is Hak?

Hak is a servant and friend of Yona.

Who is Soo-won?

Soo-won is Yona's cousin and the object of her romantic feelings.

What is the setting?

The story takes place at Hiryuu Palace.

What happens on Yona's birthday?

Yona discovers a shocking truth after attempting to speak with her father.