Man, it’s been a wild ride for fans of Yona of the Dawn – or Akatsuki no Yona if that’s how you roll. That first season dropped back in 2014-2015, and ever since, everyone’s been begging for more. Princess Yona’s story got cut off just when things were getting really intense, with her gathering the dragons and all that drama in the kingdom. Ten whole years later, and boom – some huge news just hit.
Big News: A Sequel Anime Has Been Confirmed!
Yeah, you read that right. On December 17, leaks started popping up from super reliable sources like Manga Mogura on X, saying a new anime sequel got the green light. It’s tied straight to Hana to Yume magazine, the home of the manga. The full announcement drops in the February 2026 issue, but word’s spreading fast across Reddit, anime news sites, and fan forums.
This lines up perfectly with the manga wrapping up. The final chapter hits tomorrow – December 19, 2025 – ending a 16-year run. Over 15 million copies sold, 47 volumes by spring 2026… no wonder folks think the studio waited for the complete story. Now they can adapt everything without fillers or rushing the epic parts.
Fans are losing it online. Over on the Akatsuki no Yona subreddit, people are calling it a straight-up miracle, sharing how they’ve been hooked since high school. One thread’s blowing up with “Yona S2 before GTA 6” memes. Shoujo fans especially are hyped, pointing to revivals like Kimi ni Todoke getting new seasons after forever.
What to Expect from Season 2
Not a ton of details yet – no trailer, no cast list, no exact date. But Studio Pierrot did the original, and they’re killing it with other big returns lately, so odds are good they come back. The first season covered about the first 8 volumes (up to around chapter 47). With the full manga at 276 chapters, there’s enough for a couple solid seasons or one long one.
Picture this: more political scheming, Yona stepping up as a total boss leader, that slow-burn romance with Hak heating up, and epic fights with the Four Dragons. The later arcs dive deep into the kingdom’s mess and some heavy lore – stuff anime-only watchers have missed out on.
Crunchyroll streamed season 1 and has a huge international crowd for this, so expect it there when it drops. Guesses are floating around for late 2026 or 2027 premiere.
