Yona of the Dawn, also known as Akatsuki no Yona, is a manga adaptation that came out in 2014. Based on the successful manga series by Mizhuo Kusangai, it follows the story of Yona, a princess who is exiled from her kingdom after her crush, Soo-Won, commits a coup d’etat and murders her father. Forced from her home, she and her friend Hak live their life on the run. After hearing the story of the Crimson Dragon King and four Dragon warriors, she looks for these reincarnated warriors to help save her kingdom, meeting new allies and enemies along the way. B
When Season 1 came out, Yona and her entourage had just met Zeno, the last of the Dragon Warriors. After the initial run of the anime’s first season and a couple of OVAs, the story of Season 1 concluded in March 2015. After almost eight years since the last episode, when is Yona of the Dawn: Season 2 going to come out? When are Yona and her posse going to take on Soo-Won? Will we get answers to these questions?
When Is Yona of the Dawn: Season 2 Coming Out?
A sequel to Yona of the Dawn was announced on December 19, 2025, ending more than a decade of uncertainty about whether the anime would continue. The announcement appeared in Hana to Yume, the magazine that published the original manga. Source
We could not verify a release date or broadcast window during our latest checks. The sequel is confirmed, but the precise format and release schedule should not be assumed from the announcement alone.
That means fans can finally stop wondering whether anyone remembers the anime exists. They do, thankfully. Now comes the slightly different business of waiting to find out when it’s coming back.
What Could Yona of the Dawn: Season 2 Be About?
A detailed sequel synopsis has not been verified, but a direct continuation would follow Yona and her companions beyond the first season’s search for the Dragon Warriors.
Having assembled her travelling party, Yona has more of Kouka to discover, including the gulf between palace life and what ordinary people experience. Her relationship with Hak and the consequences of Soo-won’s betrayal also give the continuation plenty to explore.
The interesting part is watching Yona become someone who can act on what she learns. She’s already had a fairly brutal introduction to politics; travelling with several powerful warriors should at least make the next difficult conversation slightly more manageable.
Where Can You Watch Yona of the Dawn?
Yona of the Dawn is currently listed on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel in both the UK and US. The US listing also includes digital purchases through Amazon Video. Check the UK availability or US availability before subscribing.
The first ever episode is available on Crunchyroll’s YouTube channel for free.
The Amazon channel requires a separate subscription from standard Prime membership. A streaming platform for the sequel has not been verified.
Can You Read The Manga While You Wait?
Yes. VIZ publishes Yona of the Dawn in English, with the manga taking the story well beyond the original anime. You can find available volumes through VIZ’s official series page.
The main manga serialisation concluded in December 2025, although English publication has its own schedule.
Starting from the beginning gives you the full progression of Yona’s journey. Alternatively, revisiting the first season before the sequel arrives would be understandable. Nobody should be expected to retain every detail of a television programme they watched eleven years ago.
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