Yona of the Dawn (2014)
Kernel Score: 87% · 285 ratings
Genres: Animation, Drama, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2014-10-07
Seasons: 1 · 24 episodes
Where to watch Yona of the Dawn
- Stream: Crunchyroll
- Buy: Prime Video
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Yona of the Dawn parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Yona of the Dawn is a TV-14 fantasy anime about a princess betrayed and forced to flee her kingdom, with royal political intrigue.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Betrayal and royal political conflict drive the plot, with moderate fantasy-adventure violence fitting the TV-14 rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Chiwa Saito as Yona (voice)
- Tomoaki Maeno as Hak Son (voice)
- Yusuke Kobayashi as Su-Won (voice)
Yona of the Dawn FAQ
Is Yona of the Dawn good?
Yona of the Dawn has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 285 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Yona of the Dawn?
In the US you can stream Yona of the Dawn on Crunchyroll and buy it from Prime Video.
Is Yona of the Dawn OK for kids?
Yona of the Dawn is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Yona of the Dawn is a TV-14 fantasy anime about a princess betrayed and forced to flee her kingdom, with royal political intrigue.
What shows are like Yona of the Dawn?
If you liked Yona of the Dawn, try Akame ga Kill!, The Ancient Magus' Bride, Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles and TSUKIMICHI -Moonlit Fantasy-.