# Where to Watch Yona of the Dawn

**Yona of the Dawn streams on Crunchyroll and Hulu — a rich fantasy-adventure about a sheltered princess who loses everything and slowly becomes a warrior. It's the rare series that grows its heroine from naive to unforgettable.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](http://www.crunchyroll.com/yona)
- [Hulu](https://www.hulu.com/series/815cd76d-fa30-4e4a-8a5b-d4704b827580)

Crunchyroll and Hulu both stream the series; either one is a great place to start.

## Synopsis

Princess Yona has lived a pampered life inside the royal palace, doted on by her father and shadowed by her fierce childhood friend and guard, Hak. That world shatters on her sixteenth birthday, when her beloved cousin Soo-won kills the king and seizes the throne, forcing Yona to flee for her life. Cast out into a kingdom she never truly knew, she sets out to survive, uncover the truth behind her country's old legends, and gather the fabled dragon warriors sworn to protect her. What starts as a story of loss becomes a sweeping journey of resilience, as a helpless girl grows into a leader people would follow anywhere.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 24
- **Premiered:** 2014
- **Studio:** pierrot co., ltd.
- **Score:** 7.9

## Watch Order

This first season is the entry point — begin right here.

- Akatsuki no Yona OVA — side\_story
- Akatsuki no Yona (Zoku-hen) — sequel

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## FAQ

### Where can I watch Yona of the Dawn?

It streams on Crunchyroll and Hulu depending on your region.

### How many episodes is Yona of the Dawn?

The first season runs for 24 episodes.

### Is it a romance or an adventure?

Both — at its core it's a fantasy adventure about a princess becoming a leader, with a slow-burn romantic thread and a genuinely lovable cast woven throughout.