19 anime like Yona of the Dawn
These are the shows Yona of the Dawn fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Yona of the Dawn, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 3 come from the same studio. 9 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 1 is a film you can watch in one sitting.
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Snow White with the Red Hair
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · 77/100
Like Yona of the Dawn, it leans into shoujo and female protagonist. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Many fans of Yona of the Dawn recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Romance
- 2
The Apothecary Diaries
TV · 2023 · 24 eps · 88/100
Like Yona of the Dawn, it leans into female protagonist and ancient china. Many fans of Yona of the Dawn recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- 3
Fena: Pirate Princess
TV · 2021 · 12 eps · 69/100
Like Yona of the Dawn, it leans into female protagonist and swordplay. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Many fans of Yona of the Dawn recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Romance
- 4
InuYasha
TV · 2000 · 167 eps · 77/100
Like Yona of the Dawn, it leans into historical and female protagonist. It is a longer watch at 167 episodes. Many fans of Yona of the Dawn recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- 5
The Twelve Kingdoms
TV · 2002 · 45 eps · 77/100
Like Yona of the Dawn, it leans into female protagonist and coming of age. Studio Pierrot animated both. It is a longer watch at 45 episodes. Many fans of Yona of the Dawn recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Supernatural
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The Heroic Legend of Arslan
TV · 2015 · 25 eps · 73/100
Like Yona of the Dawn, it leans into royal affairs and politics. Many fans of Yona of the Dawn recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 7
Raven of the Inner Palace
TV · 2022 · 13 eps · 73/100
Like Yona of the Dawn, it leans into female protagonist and historical. Many fans of Yona of the Dawn recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- 8
The Story of Saiunkoku
TV · 2006 · 39 eps · 74/100
Like Yona of the Dawn, it leans into female protagonist and politics. It is a longer watch at 39 episodes. Many fans of Yona of the Dawn recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Fantasy
- 9
Nina the Starry Bride
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · 72/100
Like Yona of the Dawn, it leans into female protagonist and royal affairs. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Many fans of Yona of the Dawn recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Romance
- 10
Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play
TV · 1995 · 52 eps · 72/100
Like Yona of the Dawn, it leans into female protagonist and shoujo. Studio Pierrot animated both. It is a longer watch at 52 episodes. Many fans of Yona of the Dawn recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Fantasy
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Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts
TV · 2023 · 24 eps · 77/100
Like Yona of the Dawn, it leans into female protagonist and politics. Fans of Yona of the Dawn recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Romance
- 12
Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit
TV · 2007 · 26 eps · 79/100
Like Yona of the Dawn, it leans into fugitive and mythology. Fans of Yona of the Dawn recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
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The World is Still Beautiful
TV · 2014 · 12 eps · 72/100
Like Yona of the Dawn, it leans into female protagonist and shoujo. Studio Pierrot animated both. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Yona of the Dawn recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Romance
- 14
Sugar Apple Fairy Tale
TV · 2023 · 12 eps · 73/100
Like Yona of the Dawn, it leans into female protagonist and heterosexual. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Yona of the Dawn recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Fantasy
- Romance
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Princess Mononoke
Movie · 1997 · 85/100
Like Yona of the Dawn, it leans into mythology and revenge. Fans of Yona of the Dawn recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
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Magi: Adventure of Sinbad
TV · 2016 · 13 eps · 77/100
Like Yona of the Dawn, it leans into primarily male cast and travel. Fans of Yona of the Dawn recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Fantasy
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Kamisama Kiss
TV · 2012 · 13 eps · 81/100
Like Yona of the Dawn, it leans into shoujo and female protagonist. Fans of Yona of the Dawn recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Romance
- Supernatural
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Violet Evergarden
TV · 2018 · 13 eps · 85/100
Like Yona of the Dawn, it leans into female protagonist and coming of age. Fans of Yona of the Dawn recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Slice of Life
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Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
TV · 2023 · 28 eps · 91/100
Like Yona of the Dawn, it leans into travel and female protagonist. Fans of Yona of the Dawn recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
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