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Anime like Yona of the Dawn.
Finished Yona of the Dawn and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its adventure, fantasy, romance. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 10 recommended by fans
- 9 short picks
20 anime like Yona of the Dawn
1. Mysterious Play
TV · 1995 · 52 eps · ★ 7.60
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Yona of the Dawn
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Romance with Yona of the Dawn
- Same studio as Yona of the Dawn (Studio Pierrot)
2. Snow White with the Red Hair
TV · 2015 · 12 eps · ★ 7.76
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Yona of the Dawn
3. The Heroic Legend of Arslan
TV · 2015 · 25 eps · ★ 7.65
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Yona of the Dawn
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy with Yona of the Dawn
4. The Seven Deadly Sins
TV · 2014 · 24 eps · ★ 7.59
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Yona of the Dawn
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy with Yona of the Dawn
5. InuYasha
TV · 2000 · 167 eps · ★ 7.88
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Yona of the Dawn
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Romance with Yona of the Dawn
6. The Twelve Kingdoms
TV · 2002 · 45 eps · ★ 8.01
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Yona of the Dawn
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy with Yona of the Dawn
- Same studio as Yona of the Dawn (Studio Pierrot)
7. Moribito - Guardian of the Spirit
TV · 2007 · 26 eps · ★ 8.12
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Yona of the Dawn
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy with Yona of the Dawn
8. Kamisama Kiss
TV · 2012 · 13 eps · ★ 8.13
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Yona of the Dawn
9. Skip Beat!
TV · 2008 · 25 eps · ★ 8.07
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Yona of the Dawn
10. The World is Still Beautiful
TV · 2014 · 12 eps · ★ 7.57
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Romance with Yona of the Dawn
- Same studio as Yona of the Dawn (Studio Pierrot)
11. The Apothecary Diaries
TV · 2023 · 24 eps · ★ 8.84
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Yona of the Dawn
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12. Naruto Shippuden the Movie 7: The Last
Movie · 2014 · ★ 7.80
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Romance with Yona of the Dawn
- Same studio as Yona of the Dawn (Studio Pierrot)
13. Howl's Moving Castle
Movie · 2004 · ★ 8.67
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Romance with Yona of the Dawn
14. Sword Art Online
TV · 2012 · 25 eps · ★ 7.23
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Romance with Yona of the Dawn
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15. Millennium Actress
Movie · 2002 · ★ 8.25
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Romance with Yona of the Dawn
16. The Familiar of Zero
TV · 2006 · 13 eps · ★ 7.20
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Romance with Yona of the Dawn
17. Sword Art Online the Movie: Progressive - Scherzo of Deep Night
Movie · 2022 · ★ 7.70
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Romance with Yona of the Dawn
18. The Vision of Escaflowne
TV · 1996 · 26 eps · ★ 7.66
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Romance with Yona of the Dawn
19. Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE Season Two
TV · 2006 · 26 eps · ★ 7.58
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Romance with Yona of the Dawn
20. Maoyu
TV · 2013 · 12 eps · ★ 7.22
- Shares Adventure, Fantasy, Romance with Yona of the Dawn
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Yona of the Dawn.
How the top picks compare with Yona of the Dawn
Yona of the Dawn is 24 episodes from 2014, tagged adventure, fantasy and romance. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Yona of the Dawn does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysterious Play | 52 episodes, much longer than Yona of the Dawn | 1995, 19 years older | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance | Action, Isekai, Martial Arts |
| Snow White with the Red Hair | 12 episodes, much shorter than Yona of the Dawn | 2015 | Romance | Drama, Medical |
| The Heroic Legend of Arslan | 25 episodes | 2015 | Adventure, Fantasy | Action, Drama, Historical |
| The Seven Deadly Sins | 24 episodes | 2014 | Adventure, Fantasy | Action |
| InuYasha | 167 episodes, much longer than Yona of the Dawn | 2000, 14 years older | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance | Action, Historical, Love Polygon |
| The Twelve Kingdoms | 45 episodes, much longer than Yona of the Dawn | 2002, 12 years older | Adventure, Fantasy | Action, Isekai |
| Moribito - Guardian of the Spirit | 26 episodes | 2007, 7 years older | Adventure, Fantasy | Action |
| Kamisama Kiss | 13 episodes, much shorter than Yona of the Dawn | 2012 | Romance | Comedy, Supernatural, Mythology |
Pick by what you loved about Yona of the Dawn
- If you liked the adventure side: Mysterious Play, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, The Seven Deadly Sins and InuYasha.
- If you liked the fantasy side: Mysterious Play, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, The Seven Deadly Sins and InuYasha.
- If you liked the romance side: Mysterious Play, Snow White with the Red Hair, InuYasha and Kamisama Kiss.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Yona of the Dawn: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Yona of the Dawn fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Yona of the Dawn are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Yona of the Dawn?
Mysterious Play. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Yona of the Dawn. Snow White with the Red Hair and The Heroic Legend of Arslan come next.
Is there a short anime like Yona of the Dawn?
Yes: Snow White with the Red Hair (12 episodes), Kamisama Kiss (13 episodes), The World is Still Beautiful (12 episodes) and Naruto Shippuden the Movie 7: The Last (movie).
What do Yona of the Dawn fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Yona of the Dawn most often recommend Mysterious Play, Snow White with the Red Hair, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, The Seven Deadly Sins and InuYasha.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Yona of the Dawn fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Yona of the Dawn itself are left out.
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