The BEST episodes directed by Kazuhiro Yoneda
#1 - Bond
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 18
"Captain Gigan is right... but... I have my own reasons for not backing down." Yona and her companions leave Sinha behind and head into town. They are unable to suppress their rage when they witness an official unjustly murder a child. Jeaha appears before the group. He tries to recruit Hak to replace the pirates injured in battle, but the moment he sees Yona, he feels the weight of his destiny as the Green Dragon. The freedom-loving Yona gives up on convincing Jeaha when he refuses to accompany her on her journey, but she asks to see Captain Gigan, the leader of the pirates who fight continuously against Awa's Lord Kumji and his officials.
#2 - History Is Made At Night
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 22
"Why? Why am I so afraid? She's just a little girl..." While suffering injuries, Yona and Yun successfully complete their task, and Jeaha rushes to their aid to fight against hordes of attacking mercenaries. Watching Jeaha fights, Yun realizes how truly amazing those who possess the strength of the dragons are. Sinha joins the fray, and the mercenaries continue to fall. Meanwhile, Hak and Gija remain behind to fight with the pirates, overwhelming their enemies with extraordinary strength. Realizing he is at a disadvantage, Kumji tries to flee so he can recuperate...
#3 - Yearn
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 10
“This person... This person is the master I have been hoping for...” Yona and her friends arrive in the village where the White Dragon lives. The proud villagers who have protected the power of the White Dragon and passed it down through generations of White Dragons believe Yona may be the descendant of the Hiryuu King who employed the first White Dragon when they see her red hair.
#4 - Pretend-War
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 16
"Are those the eyes of a rabbit...?" At Su-won's suggestion, a "war game" is held to provide entertainment at a festival. Su-won, Ju-do, and Geun-tea participate in the war game. Geun-tea, one of the best warriors in Kouka Kingdom, admires Su-won's father Yuhon, an exceptional warrior. Though he deems the laid back Su-won who is unlike his father a "rabbit," during the war game, Geun-tea...
#5 - The Blindfolded Dragon
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 12
“Listen, Blue Dragon! Your eyes are cursed. I will teach you how to control them, but you must never use them!” In their search for the Blue Dragon, Yona and her friends visit a hidden village carved from stone. Though Ki-Ja insists the Blue Dragon is there, the villagers claim there is no Blue Dragon.
#6 - The Chosen Door
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 8
“There are many books in this world I do not know. It makes me angry.” Ik-Soo suddenly announces he will travel with Yona and Hak to see the world. Yoon is upset and unable to contain his anger. Though Yona and Hak understand his feelings, they are unable to do anything but watch in silence.
#7 - Chain of Courage
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 20
"Why are you always so reckless, Princess? Sometimes I wish I could tie you up..." Sensing the impending battle against Kumji, the pirates steel their resolve. Meanwhile, Yona heads into the town for reconaissance with Jeaha and happens to spot Lord Kumji. Based on the stories of the townsfolk, Jeaha determines the day of Kumji's human trafficking deal with the Kai Empire, Kouka Kingdom's neighboring country. With Jeaha's report, the pirates immediately begin working on a strategy under Captain Gigan, when Yona suddenly says the unthinkable.
#8 - The Wind Clan
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 4
“These are the final orders of Son-Hak, chief of the Wind Tribe.” At the end of their difficult escape, Yona and Hak arrive in Hak's hometown of Fuuga, the capital of the Wind Clan, where Yona receives a warm welcome.
#9 - From Here On
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 24
"Miss, what do you want to do with the Four Dragons?" Yona and her companions continue their journey to find the fourth and final "Yellow Dragon" when they encounter a traveler named Jeno. He is the "Yellow Dragon" they have been seraching for.
#10 - Broken Bond
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 2
“We'll go anywhere as long as it means you'll live.” As Yona is dazed by the sudden rebellion at the castle, Hak runs to her rescue. Also known as the “Thunder Beast of Kouka”, Hak protects Yona, and with a single lightning-quick strike from his blade, he dispatches the mercenaries attacking them one after another.
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#11 - To a New Land
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 15
"I need to become stronger so I don't lose Hak or anyone else. What can I do...?" Yona names the Blue Dragon Sinha, or Moonlight, and he joins the group on its journey. While the group searches for the Green Dragon following Gija's guidance, they pass through a village abandoned by the king and generals. Yona is wounded by the miserable conditions and a villager's criticisms of her father King Il. Meanwhile, the new king Su-won travels with General Ju-do to the Earth Tribe capital of Chishin under General I Geun-tea's rule.
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#12 - The Rippling Fear
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 13
Though the Blue Dragon appears before the party, he immediately leaves. Yona tries to head deeper into the Blue Dragon's cave to speak with him again. Hak tries to stop her out of concern, but she is determined.
#13 - Fate
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 7
“If you want to live earnestly and cannot stop the hot blood from flowing through your veins, I will convey the voice of god to you.” Yona and Hak, covered in wounds from protecting the princess, are saved by the Priest Ik-Soo and his caretaker Yoon living on the valley floor.
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#14 - The Pirates of Awa
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 17
"I will run from my destiny... Even if King Hiryuu appears, I will kick him away." The Green Dragon's presence leads Yona and her companions to the Earth Tribe's port of Awa. However, the Green Dragon is constantly on the move, and the group is unable to track him down. When Hak heads into the town to purchase some items for Yun, he happens to rescue a young woman being harassed by officials with a young passer-by named Jeaha. Jeaha, one of the pirates who oppose the evil Lord Yan Kumji and his officials, takes a liking to Hak and follows him around.
#15 - Faraway Sky
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 3
“I wish the three of us could have been sick and slept together forever...” Hak protects Princess Yona as they make their way through the mountains. Having lost her will, Yona is only able to follow behind Hak. Hak painfully watches Yona grow weaker.
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#16 - Trial of the Cheonsu Plant
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 19
"Maybe it's because you don't really want her." Captain Gigan agrees to allow Yona to fight alongside her pirates if she is able to pick the "senjuso," a rare medicinal herb growing in the middle of a sheer cliff, without anyone's assistance. Yona's companions try to talk her our of accepting such a dangerous task, but Hak, who understands Yona's emotions, desperately suppresses his desire to stop her. Jeaha leads Yona to the seaside cliff where the senjuso grows. She gathers her courage and begins walking down the narrow path. However, the gusting wind and waves relentlessly assault Yona...
#17 - Wavering Determination
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 9
“Drawing a bow means taking and losing lives. But Father, if I do not take a life... If I do not take a life, I cannot go on living.” The words of god conveyed to Yona through the priest Ik-Soo are to find the four Dragon Warriors of Kouka Kingdom's Legend of the Four Dragons.
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#18 - Spark
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 21
Yona and Yun, who willingly entered Kumji's store as bait to help rescue the captured women, successfully infiltrate the ship transporting the women, where Kumji appears before them.
#19 - Princess Yona
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 1
Princess Yona of the Kingdom of Kouka, with her unusual red hair, has lived a comfortable life in Hiryuu Castle protected by her father King Il, who hates conflict, and her childhood friend and guard, the young general Hak. Yona is overjoyed when her cousin Soo-Won, whom she has loved since childhood, arrives for her sixteenth birthday banquet.
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#20 - Morning of Pledges
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 23
"You're not the frail princess you used to be." Hope returns to Awa after defeating Yan Kumji, and the townsfolk and pirates throw an extravagant party to celebrate. Jeaha steels his resolve. Yona decides to leave Awa and conveys her desire to her companions.
#21 - The Dragon's Claws
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 11
“I want to support her. That delicate form on the verge of tears trying to be strong...” Joined by the White Dragon Ki-Ja, following his claim that Dragon Warriors can sense each other, Yona and her friends begin their search for the Blue Dragon. However, even with Ki-Ja's power, they are unable to determine his exact location.
#22 - Roar
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 5
“The red hair of what should have been the young and weak princess appeared to be a flame consuming her...” Hak is accused of murdering King Il. In order to protect Yona and the Wind Village, he gives up his title of chief and decides to wander alone.
#23 - The Crimson Hair
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 6
“I will restore Kouka Kingdom to the powerful kingdom of the previous kings. Should anyone stand in my way, even if he is a god, I will crush him underfoot!” Though Hak continues to fight off the soldiers pursuing him, a poison prevents him from fighting like his usual self.
#24 - Light
Yona of the Dawn - Season 1 - Episode 14
Yona and her companions are trapped when the cave collapses. The Blue Dragon appears to assist them, and together they begin digging through a cave wall that will lead them outside.
#25 - Kagachi's Coolheadedness / Married to His Work
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 10
Hozuki is questioned about his humdrum, daily program in the normal world. Meanwhile, the Gods demonstrate their extraordinary matchmaking capabilities.
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#26 - Ancient Underworld Overhaul / The Palace with the Malice
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 1
As Lord Enma passes judgement on the denizens of hell, Hozuki's past is revealed. Has he always been a demon?
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#27 - The Rabbit Called Mustard / Types
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 21
The tiny and hellishly mighty Mustard describes her typical day of writing in her diary, looking for a partner and torturing souls.
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#28 - Family / The Hounds of Hell
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 11
Hozuki, with great reluctance, agrees to take a vacation for the weekend. In the meantime, the dogs bicker as they try to distinguish themselves amongst each other.
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#29 - Fundamentally / Mixed Martial Arts Contest
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 23
After some intense training with Hozuki, Mustard is ready for battle (even if her opponents are less than awake)!
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#30 - Amanojaku / Go Home, Crane
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 18
A stranded crane presents a set of holy and annoying problems for Hozuki, who was only trying to be... nice?
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#31 - The Day-to-Day at the Offices of Enma / 1 Soup, 3 Dishes, 10 Meats
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 14
Hozuki conducts interviews while dealing with a fraud and all the newcomers.
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#32 - Get Ready
IS: Infinite Stratos - Season 1 - Episode 11
After the last battle with the Gospel, Houki becomes disillusioned with IS. Ichika remains in critical condition, so it is up to the girls to stop the Gospel on their own.
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#33 - Games / Mechanical Chief of Staff
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 20
Shiro, Rurio and Kakisuke take some time off at the Arcade and run into some interesting people. Hozuki has to entertain some new guests, hooray?
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#34 - Dakini of the Welcoming Committee / Under the Sod
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 16
Dealing with flesh-eating demons is a lot easier than receiving a vaccination (only if you're Hozuki, of course).
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#35 - Hell Minion for a Day / The Line Between Workaholic and Artist
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 2
Hozuki takes Maki and Miki around as hell minions to capture special tortures never seen before on film!
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#36 - What is a Magical Girl? / Indulging in Western Clothing
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 15
Learning about witches and girls western clothing bring about a whole new set of annoyances for Hozuki.
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#37 - Snow Demon / The Offices of Boring
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 9
A showdown arises between the Cold Hells and the Hot Hells. Meanwhile, Hozuki unravels the path of how the deceased enter hell.
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#38 - Master of Hell / Have a Drink and Get Some Rest
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 13
The arrival of a special guest brings an unceasing barrage of annoyances as Hozuki prepares for the end of year party.
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#39 - The Auspicious Alliance / Eccentric Cuckoo-land Creature
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 3
The Four Benevolent Beasts argue over a meal about who is older and how well they are aging. Meanwhile, Hozuki has some problems of his own down in Hell.
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#40 - King Gokan's Chief of Staff / Hell's Hot Springs
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 12
Shiro discovers the mighty Scales of Karma and yearns to do one more thing that will make him an accomplished dog of hell.
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#41 - Yakan Siblings / Shiro's Butt is in a Real Jam
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 22
Hozuki, the ever eccentric man, is invited to teach young children about Hell. What could possibly go awry?
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#42 - Princess Sakuya's Showtime / The Battle of Children's Limbo
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 6
We get a look at Young Hozuki and what he was like when he was younger. Later, Hozuki has to deal with some children who ended up in Hell.
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#43 - The Man Who Learned From Yokai / The Woman Who Makes Use of Yokai
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 17
Love is a complicated thing, especially when the police and eons of family feuding are involved. Leave it to Hozuki to talk about...employee benefits?
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#44 - The Legend of Mustard / Please Turnip for the Demon Parade
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 4
Koban the paparazzo gets an interview with Mustard. When Hozuki gets involved in the interview as well, Koban gets far more of a performance than he bargained for.
#45 - Onki / Animals Don't Forget One's Kindness
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 25
Momotaro returns to the fabled Ogre Island in response to a recent incident. Later, Hozuki visits the court of King Shoko, where animals are called as material witnesses.
#46 - Ono no Takamura / Great King Enma and Anecdotes
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 5
After continually being mistaken for the Great King Enma, King Shinko muses about how he should differ himself to avoid future confusion with the deceased.
#47 - In Those Days You Were Always On Edge / Dr. Monkshood
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 7
The inventions and ideas of the Engineering Department are being discussed while Young Hozuki tries to make sense of it all.
#48 - Hopping Vampire
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 8
Young Hozuki accidentally discovers the dead and meets quite a unique King with an extraordinary power.
#49 - Unrivaled at Poker / Is Hell Your Intended Destination?
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 26
Hozuki uses the apathetic nature of the Zashiki Warashi twins to wrangle a newcomer to Hell. Later, Hozuki settles a disagreement between different departments.
#50 - Slippery as a Catfish / Gon Gets to Work
Hozuki's Coolheadedness - Season 2 - Episode 19
Hozuki learns that self-deprecation and laziness isn’t just for the Mundane world but is still just as annoying. How… tragic.