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Yona of the Dawn

2014 – 2015Show2 seasons24 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureAnimation
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

A deeply romantic, deeply moving animated series about growing up and fantasy, with standout characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Episodes

2 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S1E22 "The Night History Is Made" 8.5

Episodes

7.6

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Epic Fantasy Adventure
  • Tragic Coming-of-Age
  • Political Intrigue
  • Deep Romantic Tension
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Historical Fiction Elements
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Shonen/Seinen Hybrid Appeal
  • Visually Stunning Anime

Cast

24 of 52 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kazuhiro Yoneda, Seimei Kidokoro, Yoshinori Odaka
Written by
Shin'ichi Inotsume, Natsuko Takahashi, Shinsuke Onishi
Produced by
Asuka Yamazaki, Yoshihiko Tominaga, Shiro Ishihara
Music by
Ryo Kunihiko

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Facts

October 7, 2014 · March 24, 2015 · Ended

First aired
October 7, 2014
Last aired
March 24, 2015
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
89 countries

Tropes

Mark of the Supernatural, Beauty Equals Goodness, People of Hair Color +9

  • Mark of the Supernatural
  • Beauty Equals Goodness
  • People of Hair Color
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Sadistic Choice
  • Prevent the War
  • Has a Type
  • Stunned Silence
  • Frontline General
  • The Cutie
  • Mistaken for Gay
  • Red Oni, Blue Oni

12 of 318 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Yona of the Dawn?"

Questions about Yona of the Dawn

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Yona of the Dawn?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Yona of the Dawn streams on Crunchyroll. It also streams in 88 other countries.

Is Yona of the Dawn worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8).

Is Yona of the Dawn okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Yona of the Dawn?

10 h

About 10 hours: 24 episodes in 2 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2015.

Is Yona of the Dawn good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is Yona of the Dawn in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Yona of the Dawn use?

Mark of the SupernaturalBeauty Equals GoodnessPeople of Hair ColorDisappeared DadSadistic ChoicePrevent the WarHas a TypeStunned SilenceFrontline GeneralThe CutieMistaken for GayRed Oni, Blue Oniand 306 more

TV Tropes lists 318 tropes for it, including Mark of the Supernatural, Beauty Equals Goodness, and People of Hair Color.