---
title: "Yona of the Dawn"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/yona-of-the-dawn-2014"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 61461
imdb_id: "tt3957196"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 24
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 8.3
vote_count: 298
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Yona of the Dawn (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/yona-of-the-dawn-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A sheltered princess faces a life-altering realization on the night of her sixteenth birthday."

### Why Watch
- engaging character development
- intriguing premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- cliffhanger ending
- abrupt plot shift
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains intense emotional themes and dramatic plot developments.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, political, character-driven, emotional

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (24 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 24
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (13%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 21 (88%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chiwa Saito** as *Yona (voice)*
- **Tomoaki Maeno** as *Hak Son (voice)*
- **Yusuke Kobayashi** as *Su-Won (voice)*
- **Eiichiro Tokumoto** as *Benefits (voice)*
- **Junichi Yanagita** as *Ryo (voice)*
- **Junko Minagawa** as *Yun (voice)*
- **Nozomi Yamamoto** as *Pukkyu (Blue) (voice)*
- **Shuusaku Shirakawa** as *Tatsu (voice)*
- **Hiroyuki Endo** as *Maya (voice)*
- **Masakazu Morita** as *Kija / White Dragon (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The story follows a fifteen-year-old princess named Yona.

### Q: Who is Hak?
Hak is a servant and friend of Yona.

### Q: Who is Soo-won?
Soo-won is Yona's cousin and the object of her romantic feelings.

### Q: What is the setting?
The story takes place at Hiryuu Palace.

### Q: What happens on Yona's birthday?
Yona discovers a shocking truth after attempting to speak with her father.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Yona | Akatsuki No Yona Wiki | Fandom](https://akatsukinoyona.fandom.com/wiki/Yona)
- [Yona of the Dawn (TV Series 2014-2015) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3957196)
- [Yona of the Dawn - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yona_of_the_Dawn)
- [Yona of the Dawn (TV Series 2014- ) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/61461-akatsuki-no-yona)
- [Yona of the Dawn - streaming tv show online - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/yona-of-the-dawn)
- [Yona - The World's First Floating Beach Club | Phuket, Thailand](https://yonabeach.com/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*