Densetsu no Yuusha no Densetsu, Akatsuki no Yona Recommendations
These two anime at first you think its just another generic anime and might even get turned off to watch them as AKA seems an otome anime and Denuyuuden a rpg adaptation, but don´t let them fool you, for they are nothing of that!!! They start as light hearted anime and slowly become darker going from slice of life to action and none centers around harem or reverse harem.
These anime at first sight aren´t really alike, but then as you get to know the characters you realize there are some similarities:
- One is shoujo, the other is shonen but both have a trio of
best friends as protagonists, being those two boys and a girl (group will be split for certain spoilerific reasons).
- While in Denuyuuden the use of magical powers is common, in Akatsuki no Yona magic is not common to everyone only to special warriors.
- Both animes deal with reincarnation theme and present a happy go lucky girl (apparently), a spirited boy who likes the heroine and a gentle boy (apparently) who aims to be king and change the world no matter the sacrifices and for that creates conflict with his friends.
So if you like good characters, hints of romance, LOTS OF ANGST near the end, and groupies of magic users, you should enjoy one or other although you must keep in mind that Denyuuden is a shonen so presents lot of action while Akatsuki is a shoujo so presents more comedy.
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Childhood friends and betrayal. Both Su-won and Siol Astal have long hair and take on the leadership role of the King. There is action, adventure and fantasy elements in both.
