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Yona of the Dawn
Yona of the Dawn
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Yona of the Dawn

8.4 / 10
2014
1 season
24 episodes
AnimationDramaComedyAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

Currently, Hiryuu Palace has no one else next in line for the throne other than the fifteen year old princess, Yona, who had been raised with care. Finally, the night of her sixteenth birthday arrives. She expects it to be a wonderful day spent with her peace-loving father, her servant and friend Hak, and her cousin Soo-won, who she had feelings for... However... That night, Yona goes to visit her father to tell him how she really feels, because he opposes to her getting married to Soo-won. However, when she gets to her room, she encounters a shocking truth.

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Cast

Chiwa Saito

Tomoaki Maeno

Yusuke Kobayashi

Eiichiro Tokumoto

Junichi Yanagita

Junko Minagawa

Nozomi Yamamoto

Shuusaku Shirakawa

Hiroyuki Endo

Masakazu Morita

Nobuhiko Okamoto

Junichi Suwabe

Seasons

  • The Princess Yona

    1.The Princess Yona

    8.7
    07-10-201424m

    Princess Yona of the Kingdom of Kouka, with her unusual red hair, has lived a comfortable life in Hiryuu Castle protected by her father King Il, who hates conflict, and her childho...

  • Torn Bonds

    2.Torn Bonds

    9.0
    14-10-201424m

    “We'll go anywhere as long as it means you'll live.” As Yona is dazed by the suddenly rebellion at the castle, Hak runs to her rescue. Also known as the “Thunder Beast of Kouka Kin...

  • The Distant Sky

    3.The Distant Sky

    8.7
    21-10-201424m

    Hak protects Princess Yona as they make their way through the mountains. Having lost her will, Yona is only able to follow behind Hak. Hak painfully watches Yona grow weaker

  • The Wind Clan

    4.The Wind Clan

    9.0
    28-10-201424m

    At the end of their difficult escape, Yona and Hak arrive in Hak's hometown of Fuuga, the capital of the Wind Clan, where Yona receives a warm welcome

  • Howl

    5.Howl

    8.7
    04-11-201424m

    Hak is accused of murdering King Il. In order to protect Yona and the Wind Village, he gives up his title of chief and decides to wander alone.

  • Red Hair

    6.Red Hair

    9.0
    11-11-201424m

    Though Hak continues to fight off the soldiers pursuing him, a poison prevents him from fighting like his usual self

  • Destiny

    7.Destiny

    9.0
    18-11-201424m

    Yona and Hak, covered in wounds from protecting the princess, are saved by the Priest Ik-Soo and his caretaker Yoon living on the valley floor.

  • The Chosen Door

    8.The Chosen Door

    9.0
    25-11-201424m

    Ik-Soo suddenly announces he will travel with Yuna and Hak to see the world. Yoon is upset and unable to contain his anger. Though Yona and Hak understand his feelings, they are un...

  • Shaking Resolve

    9.Shaking Resolve

    9.0
    02-12-201424m

    The words of god conveyed to Yona through the priest Ik-Soo are to find the four Dragon Warriors of Kouka Kingdom's Legend of the Four Dragons

  • Anticipation

    10.Anticipation

    9.0
    09-12-201424m

    Yona and her friends arrive in the village where the White Dragon lives. The proud villagers who have protected the power of the White Dragon and passed it down through generations...

  • The Dragon's Claw

    11.The Dragon's Claw

    9.0
    16-12-201424m

    oined by the White Dragon Ki-Ja, following his claim that Dragon Warriors can sense each other, Yona and her friends begin their search for the Blue Dragon. However, even with Ki-J...

  • Blindfolded Dragon

    12.Blindfolded Dragon

    9.0
    23-12-201424m

    In their search for the Blue Dragon, Yona and her friends visit a hidden village carved from stone. Though Ki-Ja insists the Blue Dragon is there, the villagers claim there is no B...

  • Echoing Fear

    13.Echoing Fear

    8.0
    06-01-201524m

    The blue dragon warrior, who experienced a voice telling him to protect Hiryuu when he touched Yona, while recognizing Ki-Ja as the white dragon, is dazed and escapes into the cave...

  • Light

    14.Light

    8.0
    13-01-201524m

    The blue dragon warrior retrieves his mask and begins digging a path out of the cave. The others join him and Hak starts digging from the outside. Hak finally breaks through and re...

  • To a New Land

    15.To a New Land

    9.0
    20-01-201524m

    The five search for the green dragon warrior using Shin-Ah's farsightedness to scout ahead. They encounter a dilapidated village and a sickly man who criticizes the late King Il. M...

  • War Games

    16.War Games

    9.0
    27-01-201524m

    The war game is held. The participants are divided into teams with Su-won and General Geun-tae leading the white and red teams respectively. The objective: to score the most points...

  • The pirates of Awa

    17.The pirates of Awa

    9.0
    03-02-201524m

    Yona and her companions reach Awa Port. Hak enters the city alone and without realizing it, meets the green dragon warrior, Jae-ha. Jae-ha moved to the city thirteen years ago and...

  • Tides

    18.Tides

    9.0
    10-02-201524m

    Yona and her companions continue their search for the green dragon warrior, encountering more corrupt officials. As Jae-ha pursues Hak, he unwillingly meets Ki-ja. Jae-Ha refuses t...

  • The Senjuso Test

    19.The Senjuso Test

    9.0
    17-02-201524m

    "Maybe it's because you don't really want her." Captain Gigan agrees to allow Yona to fight alongside her pirates if she is able to pick the "senjuso," a rare medicinal herb growin...

  • Chain of Courage

    20.Chain of Courage

    9.0
    24-02-201524m

    "Why are you always so reckless, Princess? Sometimes I wish I could tie you up..." Sensing the impending battle against Kumji, the pirates steel their resolve. Meanwhile, Yona head...

  • Spark

    21.Spark

    9.0
    03-03-201524m

    Yona and Yun, who willingly entered Kumji's store as bait to help rescue the captured women, successfully infiltrate the ship transporting the women, where Kumji appears before the...

  • The Night History Is Made

    22.The Night History Is Made

    9.0
    10-03-201524m

    "Why? Why am I so afraid? She's just a little girl..." While suffering injuries, Yona and Yun successfully complete their task, and Jeaha rushes to their aid to fight against horde...

  • Morning of Promise

    23.Morning of Promise

    9.0
    17-03-201524m

    "You're not the frail princess you used to be." Hope returns to Awa after defeating Yan Kumji, and the townsfolk and pirates throw an extravagant party to celebrate. Jeaha steels h...

  • From Now On

    24.From Now On

    9.0
    24-03-201524m

    "Miss, what do you want to do with the Four Dragons?" Yona and her companions continue their journey to find the fourth and final "Yellow Dragon" when they encounter a traveler nam...

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