While searching for almost-rom-com stories I came across Akatsuki no Yona. It is really lovely series which takes place in old era where princess Yona is on a journey with her companions.
There is nothing really much to the actual story but characters are really diverse and lovable, even the negative once.
Princess Yona grows up being pampered by her father (who hated violence and use of weapons) and on her 16th birthday her cousin Su-won (whom she loves) murders her father. She escapes with help of her bodyguard and childhood friend Hak and embarks on journey to find four dragons (now in human form).
All the characters are funny and overall mood of the anime is somewhat light. Hak is funniest (and sexiest) character of all, he loves Yona and protects her throughout journey but he is also considerate of her feelings for Su-won. Su-won, I think, is also one of the interesting characters. He murders emperor because he hates his -no wars- ideology. He wants to make is kingdom stronger and unite different tribes in his kingdom.
Aside from these two there are four dragons all of them have different personalities, powers and own stories but in the end they just team up with Yona to help her through her mission.
Background score is also impressive, I liked opening theme and 2nd ending theme. Animation is really nice. Thing I liked most is chemistry between Yona and Hak and I want to see how their relationship grows over the time of series. Waiting for season 2 !!
You should watch it if you like road trip, romantic stories
You should avoid it if you don’t like somewhat reverse harem plots
