Yona of the Dawn (2014)
Anime series · 24 episodes · Studio Pierrot
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Studio Pierrot's Yona of the Dawn is a shoujo fantasy adventure following Princess Yona, a royal fugitive. After a coup by her cousin, she flees her kingdom with her bodyguard, Hak. The series explores her journey to reclaim her place, gathering an ensemble cast of dragon warriors along the way.
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The story
Yona of the Dawn introduces Princess Yona, the sheltered heir to a grand kingdom, who enjoys a life of luxury and the protection of her father, the King, and her childhood friend and bodyguard, Hak. Her world shatters on her sixteenth birthday when her beloved cousin, Soo-won, orchestrates a coup, murdering her father and seizing the throne. Forced to flee her home, Yona escapes with Hak, becoming a royal fugitive.
The series follows Yona's journey as she grapples with her new reality and the loss of her former life. Driven by a desire to understand her kingdom and reclaim what was taken, she embarks on an adventure to gather legendary dragon warriors. Her quest forms the central narrative, exploring themes of female empowerment, loyalty, and the challenges of leadership, as Yona transforms from a naive princess into a determined leader.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- Studio Pierrot
- Story
- Mizuho Kusanagi
- Music
- Ryou Kunihiko
- Voice
- Chiwa Saitou as Yona
- Voice
- Tomoaki Maeno as Hak Son
- Voice
- Junko Minagawa as Yun
- Voice
- Masakazu Morita as Ki-Ja
Where to watch Yona of the Dawn
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Yona of the Dawn colour palette
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Colour script
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Where Yona of the Dawn happens
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Yona of the Dawn background art
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Questions about Yona of the Dawn
Who made Yona of the Dawn?
Yona of the Dawn (2014) was animated by Studio Pierrot.
Where can I watch Yona of the Dawn?
Crunchyroll and Hulu list Yona of the Dawn. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Yona of the Dawn?
Fans most often recommend Snow White with the Red Hair, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, Mysterious Play, The Seven Deadly Sins. In look: The World is Still Beautiful, Kingdom Season 3, Tokyo Ghoul.
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