The end of an era: Yona of the Dawn wraps up its 16-year journey this December

Fans of Yona of the Dawn have some bittersweet news about their beloved manga series. There has been an official announcement that the manga will be concluding on December 19, 2025. This manga has impressively been serialized for 16 years, and now, fans will have to say farewell to Princess Yona’s long and transformative journey since 2009.

The announcement about Yona of the Dawn ending came a little while after the manga's brief hiatus ended this year. The hiatus began sometime in July and recently ended on October 3, 2025. The creator took the time to leave a heartfelt message, expressing regret for keeping loyal fans waiting so long.

Moreover, the creator of this series has also expressed her gratitude towards everyone who has helped in making her story come to reality and thanked her editorial team for accommodating her creative space. It is confirmed that Yona of the Dawn will finally conclude with a total of 276 chapters.

The story's main character is Yona, was once a princess who lived a sheltered and carefree royal life. Her life turned upside down when her cousin murdered her father and claimed the throne. She had to run away with her loyal bodyguard to survive.

Thus began her journey, where Yona now has to find a way to reclaim what was once wrongfully taken from her. Fans love how the character of Yona transformed throughout the story. From being a naive princess to a warrior and a compassionate leader, she soon became one of the shoujo genre's most iconic heroines of all time.

Fan reactions to the conclusion of Yona of the Dawn

Since the announcement of the series’ finale, fans have taken their time to express their emotions. Many readers have been following Yona of the Dawn for years, and they feel heartbreak and gratitude towards the series. Some of the common reactions to this news are:

"Hard to believe I actually got to see this through from start to finish. It feels like another era is ending. One of my top 10 mangas I've ever experienced." said one fan.

"Wait... THIS December 19?? Wait they are going to finish everything within like 3 chapters?! There is so much going on right now, I don't know how they are going to properly wrap things up! I can't believe this is ending so soon- I basically grew up with this manga ;-;" added another fan.

Although the series is ending in three chapters, there is one thing that has been bothering fans. Many feel that the ending might be rushed, as there is a lot of content that needs to be covered. Everyone is invested in knowing Zeno's backstory and is invested in seeing Hakyona (Hak and Yona) getting married.

Many fans are now asking the anime production house to reboot the anime adaptation of this series. For now, we only have Season 1, and most of the readers feel that now, as Yona of the Dawn is concluding there will be sufficient content for it to be serialized again. In this way, they will get to see their favorite characters again in the form of anime.

Final thoughts

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As the manga is approaching its final chapter, it’s hard not to feel a mix of nostalgia and admiration. Mizuho Kusanagi has delivered a type of story that is more than just a piece of literature; it is an emotional journey filled with courage, loss, friendship, and love

In the end, this series is so iconic that its legacy can become a symbol of resilience and compassion. While modern shonen stories are getting popular, stories like this are hard to come by. Fans await December 19, when the final pages will turn and the curtain will close on one of shojo manga’s greatest sagas.

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