Princess yona lives in comfort and ease as she is completely shielded from the troubles of kingdom of kouka. however, her peaceful life takes a dangerous turn when her father, the king, is murdered and her cousin su-won betrays her. to escape, yona only has son hak by her side, who is both her childhood friend and bodyguard. as she flees, yona discovers that kouka is not as idyllic as she thought it to be. poverty, conflict, and corruption are rampant, making reclaiming the throne a distant dream given the kingdom's current state. the manga "akatsuki no yona" follows princess yona on her coming-of-age journey as she faces the harsh realities of her kingdom. with only a legend to guide her, yona must find a way to restore kouka to its former glory while being pursued relentlessly by the forces of the new king of kouka.
Episodes 1-2 were previewed at a screening at Shinagawa Intercity Hall, Tokyo on September 28, 2014. Regular broadcasting began on October 7, 2014.The voice cast of the anime adaption includes voice actors from the Drama CD adaptation of the manga, allowing them to reprise their old roles alongside new cast members.
The individual in Princess Yona's group is known for their healing abilities and exceptional intellect. They possess a unique blend of curiosity and intelligence that sets them apart from others. Desp...
The individual referred to as "Shin-Ah" possesses the traits of a dragon, including the ability to perceive faraway objects through his distinctive blue eyes. Furthermore, these eyes have an added fea...
He is the white dragon of the group. He has dragon claws on his right hand, which is said to have ten times the strength of a normal humans....
This individual was previously a leader within the Wind Tribe and had an impressive reputation for being an exceptional fighter. His abilities were so highly regarded that he earned the moniker "Thund...
This individual is the offspring of the Green Dragon and has inherited the abilities of a dragon within his right limb. This endowment enables him to leap great distances with ease, almost as though h...
As the only child of the ruler of the Kouka Kingdom and the future queen, Princess Yona was pampered with lavish gifts such as exquisite jewelry and elegant attire. This upbringing resulted in a spoil...
The previous blue dragon and caretaker of Shin-ah. Due to the "cursed" power in his eyes and the other villagers fearing and shunning him, despite saving them many times, Ao became a very bitter perso...
This individual is Yu-Han's son, who was also Yona and Hak's childhood friend and cousin. Despite being older than them, they were all close friends. Tragically, this person killed Yona's father and b...
The former head of the Wind Tribe has retired after being renowned for their military prowess, which matched that of General Yu-Hons prior to their retirement....
Yonas father, was the second-born son of the previous Emperor and the cheerful, weak, and "cowardly" king of Kouka Kingdom....
In order to safeguard humanity, King Hiryuu, who led the Dragons as their ruler, transformed into a human being. As a result, he established the Kingdom of Kouka. Despite other dragons, he had an inti...
The leader of the Sky Tribe is known for being extremely rigorous and disciplined. Despite this, he has difficulty communicating effectively with the Earth Tribe's general, Lee Geun-Tae....
Tae-yeon is the ill younger brother of Hak. Like Hak, he is an orphan adopted by Mun-deok....
Ik-su is the priest that Yona and Hak first encounter after leaving the castle and capital. He advises them to seek the dragons and directs them to the white dragon initially. Although he is quite clu...
AJG is the head of the Aquatic clan who prefers peace and keeps quiet on all matters. His child, Lila, eventually forms a close bond with Yona while traveling together....
The previous blue dragon and caretaker of Shin-ah. Due to the "cursed" power in his eyes and the other villagers fearing and shunning him, despite saving them many times, Ao became a very bitter perso...