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Fans who liked Yona of the Dawn tend to recommend Snow White with the Red Hair, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, Fushigi Yugi: The Mysterious Play the most. If you're into Adventure and Fantasy, any of these are a solid pick.
Yona of the Dawn has a 8.04 on MAL from 943,019 ratings. That puts it in the top tier — most fans love it and recommend it without hesitation.
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