Yona of the Dawn (Original Japanese Version)

2014 • FUNimation
4.9
74 reviews
TV-14
Rating
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Season 1 episodes (12)

1 Princess Yona
10/7/14
Season-only
Once upon a time, in the Kohka Kingdom, there lived a beautiful, crimson-haired princess named Yona. There she lived a comfortable life with her father, King Il, and her guard, General Hak. And then one night, all that came to a sudden end…
2 Broken Bond
10/14/14
Season-only
Stunned by the sudden uprising, Yona is petrified, but Hak rushes to her rescue. The "Lightning Beast of Kohka" has his work cut out for him to get princess out of the castle. And it is only through another's sacrifice that Yona and Hak survive.
3 Faraway Sky
10/21/14
Season-only
As they continue to trek through the mountains, Yona and Hak both remember happier times. Yona is a shell of her former self, only moving at Hak's direction. But Hak is determined to keep his vow to protect the princess, no matter what it takes.
4 The Wind Clan
10/28/14
Season-only
Hak and Yona take refuge in the capital of Fuga, the land of Hak's birth. But when his grandfather Mun-deok indicates he will not support Su-won's ascension to the throne, the Fire clan puts pressure on the Wind clan.
5 Roar
11/4/14
Season-only
To protect the Wind clan, Hak and Yona both decide to leave the capital of Fuga. Mun-deok advises them to seek the oracle for guidance, but Tea-jung of the Fire clan is determined to capture Yona… and kill Hak.
6 The Crimson Hair
11/11/14
Season-only
Having taken a poisoned arrow to save Yona, Hak is cornered and out of options. But a fire is lit inside Yona, and she will not let Hak die. Meanwhile Su-won's coronation day is at hand, and he promises to be a very different king.
7 Fate
11/18/14
Season-only
Hak's massive injuries are treated by Yun, the young boy who cares for the long missing oracle Ik-su. Yun distrusts Yona for being of royal birth, but the oracle dreams of Yona's fate, and points her on a new path.
8 The Chosen Door
11/25/14
Season-only
Ik-su wants Yun to leave and travel with Yona, but the "beautiful genius" is torn between his desire to see the world, and his feelings of responsibility for the hapless Ik-su. Yun finds himself thinking back to when he first met the strange oracle…
9 Wavering Determination
12/2/14
Season-only
Yona, Hak and Jun begin their journey to find the Four Dragons, but they have little more than scraps of stories as leads. Frustrated with being a liability, Yona demands Hak teach her to use weapons, but can a pampered princess learn to kill?
10 Yearn
12/9/14
Season-only
Yona is welcomed by the people of the White Dragon's Village, who believe her red hair is a sign she is the king they have been waiting for. Of course, only the White Dragon himself will know for sure if she is the real thing.
11 The Dragon's Claws
12/16/14
Season-only
Gija proves to be a formidable warrior, but a lousy traveler. The search for the Blue Dragon begins, but with Gija only able to sense a vague direction, Hak and Yun team up to narrow the search. Meanwhile, Yona continues to train…
12 The Blindfolded Dragon
12/23/14
Season-only
With Gija's "Dragon sense," Yona and her party find a hidden village inside the rocky mountains. However, the villagers say that they have never heard of any Dragon there. Smelling something fishy, Yona decides to stay and have a look around.

About this show

Princess Yona intended to tell her father of her love for Su-won, but her life was changed after witnessing Su-won murder her father. Heartbroken, Yona fled the palace with her servant Hak on a quest to gain new allies and protect her beloved people.

Ratings and reviews

4.9
74 reviews
Intuitive Boba
August 28, 2016
I really love this show its a show that I can actually show my emotions. I got really disappointed when the ending came. Yona just meet the Yellow Dragon and I have so many questions. Please let there be a seson 3!😭
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Jessica Powell
January 14, 2018
This is my favorite anime!! Really awesome. For those of you who want to see what happens after this season buy the manga for this series it will not disappoint.
Bell Le Blanc
March 21, 2016
It is such a great anime. I hope there is a second season tho. The story isn't over but so far there hasn't been any updates if there will be a second season.