Yona of the Dawn

What is Yona of the Dawn?

Yona of the Dawn follows a sheltered princess whose life shatters on her 16th birthday when her cousin murders her father to seize the throne. Forced to flee the castle, she escapes to her childhood guard Hak's hometown and embarks on a transformative journey. This action-packed fantasy blends political intrigue, adventure, romance, and humor across its 24-episode run from Fall 2014.

Since Yona is the only princess of a grand kingdom, she has been raised with great care by her doting father and protected by her childhood friend/guard Hak and others. However, her fate changes on her 16th birthday, when her beloved cousin Soo-won murders her father to claim the throne. She flees the castle to Hak's hometown and begins her new life. (Source: Anime News Network)