Yona of the Dawn

Synopsis

A red-haired princess loses her family and her kingdom—now she must rise and fight for her throne! Princess Yona lives an ideal life as the only princess of her kingdom. Doted on by her father, the king, and protected by her faithful guard Hak, she cherishes the time spent with the man she loves, Su-won. But everything changes on her 16th birthday when tragedy strikes her family! Yona reels from the shock of witnessing a loved one's murder and having to fight for her life. With Hak's help, she flees the palace and struggles to survive while evading her enemy's forces. But where will this displaced princess go when all the paths before her are uncertain? (Source: VIZ Media) Note: Includes 19 extra chapters.

About

Yona of the Dawn is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2009, spanning 295 chapters, collected across 48 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2026).

Why readers enjoy Yona of the Dawn

Yona of the Dawn appeals to readers of Action manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance elements. This combination of Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Romance sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Yona of the Dawn is written by Mizuho Kusanagi, with art by Mizuho Kusanagi, Lys Blakeslee.

Reception

Yona of the Dawn holds an average score of 8.7 out of 10 on AniList, placing it among the highest-rated titles on AniList, with 6,157 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Yona of the Dawn include: Female Protagonist, Found Family, Travel, Historical, Shoujo, Politics, Kingdom Management, Fugitive. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.