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Ain't gonna lie, my first impression while watching this show (and probably yours too) was like '' WTF IS THIS'' Then I somehow decided to stick to it and push through the episodes, and THAT WAS THE BEST DECISION IVE EVER MADE IN MY LIFE.

12 episodes later I'm left with chills all over my body, eyes red from crying and a heart full of emotions!

Story: Honestly nothing too innovative at first, a love triangle, a childhood love heartbreak and dramatic scenes on a rooftop that reflects the life of young Japanese teenagers. HOWEVER, if you dig a little bit more there is depth to ... the story, surprises along the way and everything comes to place by the end, this ain't your regular dose of shoujo BELIEVE ME !!!

Characters: PROBABLY THE STRONGEST POINT of this show apart of the music! Nino is a girl that refuses to give up, a girl that sings her heart out in remembrance of a promise, she basically walks around with a mask on her face and doesn't give a single shit in the world , she has one purpose and it is to reach people with her voice, including Momo, her first love.

Yuzu is basically the amazing second lead that the main girl never looks at, he is everything you'll ever want, he has been piecing Nino's heart back since Momo disappeared, he has feelings for her and is ALWAYS THERE FOR HER.

̶M̶o̶m̶o̶ ̶i̶s̶ ̶a̶ ̶l̶i̶t̶t̶l̶e̶ ̶b̶i̶t̶c̶h̶ *cough* sorry Momo is the cold hearted lead of every shoujo anime, he pushes away Nino, has a deep past and family problems and he's obviously taller than Yuzu...

These 3 characters along with the rest are very well developed, through the episodes, their past is explained which helps a lot to understand the actions that they take today and the way they interact with each other, yes they are based on a typical shoujo stereotype but at the same time they are each very unique in their own way and have a little something that makes the difference.

The music: You will not like it at first, I'm not gonna lie, this alternative berserk thing is very weird, something you're not used to, it sounds just like she's screaming. Thankfully, if you're open-minded enough to try out new things, then let me tell you something, it ONLY gets better. The seiyuu did a WONDERFUL job, you can ACTUALLY feel Nino improving the more she practices, her voice becomes more powerful, more stable, and her last performance literally shooks you to the bone , you are captivated , she will NOT let you walk away from her , SHE WANTS YOU TO LISTEN, and believe ME you will!

LIKE WTH MAN IM STILL LISTENING TO '' CANARY'' AND THE SHOW HAVE BEEN OVER FOR A MONTH!

Art: Nino is different from the typical shoujo girl look, she is tall and always wears a mask, her distinctive feature is her hair and her beautiful smile. All the characters are nice to look at and they are drawn in a specific style that is pretty interesting and different from what we're used to.

Enjoyment: At first, this show is definitely hard to get into with all the annoying '' la la la la'' and the weird music, but believe me once you're into it, you simply CANNOT walk away from it , Nino is captivating , In no hurry IS captivating , the story might seem typical but the characters are what makes it unique , they make you laugh, smile, cry and shake your head in frustration! The adrenaline that they give you when they perform is as intense as any real concert you will attend, your feet move with the beat your lips are trying to follow the lyrics and your brain is truly fascinated by Nino's voice.


TEAM YUZU EVEYRONE !

This is my first review :D

First of all , Akatsuki no yona where have you been all this time? Where have you been HIDING dammit!

Sound : Im specifically starting with this , because lets face it , the soundtrack is absolutely amazing in this anime. Starting with the opening , Its only instrumental! ( How much time has it been since we got AN INSTRUMENTAL OPENING?)and yet you don't skip it and listen to it every damn time. The second opening isnt as great but is still awesome!
( seriously it gives you chills everytime there's a fight/emotional moment and the traditional music goes in).

Story ... : Princess Yona leads a peaceful life. Her only "worries" is whether or not her hair colour suits her and if she's gonna be able to marry her beloved childhood friend Soo-won. Well lucky for her ! He stops by the castle for a week. However her father forbids their marriage for reasons beyond her understanding. THEN BAM! beloved Soo-Won drives a blade through the chest of the king while she runs into the room to talk to him about her marriage. Heartbroken and stripped of her status as royalty, Yona lives as a fugitive on the run, accompanied only by one of the king's trusted shogun : Haku!.

Art : The animation is freaking good , yona hime face expressions are really well detailed ( I mean look at those fierce gorgeous eyes man) , and the art may seem typical but its beautiful! And hey for once the main dude isnt a 100% bishounen shining armored prince like dude his eyes are more like ''dont mess with me'' type.

Characters: The side characters ( Yona companions) are amazingly well developped ( better than any shojo I watched) , you get to see a very detailed past of some of them. ALSO CAN WE PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT for the first non-cry baby female lead since those 5 last years? Yes Yona hime is a typical princess , fragile , who only cares for nobles things and dont know how to cook her own food. HOWEVER she blooms into a strong female lead , who is aware of her weakness and wants to learn how to protect herself and save her country!.

Enjoyment: You know it's a good anime when you know the release date of the next episode and wait for it the whole week. You know its a good anime when you prepare food for it and set all yourself up. Akatsuki no yona combines Humour , serious-badass-moments , Mother of typical shojo moments ( which means even if its typical they are still better introduced than other animes of the same type).It's the type of anime that will give you chills in every single episode. Honestly if you are the kind of person who was desperate to find an amazing shojo with Strong female lead (like me) or just a passing-by person who never seen a shojo in her/his life , or just a curious person ! THEN DONT MISS AKATSUKI NO YONA.