Kija

Lore & Background

Kija's existence is defined by his role as the White Dragon's descendant, a warrior whose bloodline has served the Crimson Dragon King for generations. He was raised in isolation by villagers who revered him for his dragon claw, a powerful appendage capable of cutting through anything. His father, the previous White Dragon, scarred him at birth, a rejection that left deep-seated trauma despite Kija's naive and eager personality. When Yona and her group arrive seeking the dragon warriors, Kija joins without hesitation, driven by his ancestral loyalty to Hiryuu's legacy. His initial enthusiasm clashes with Hak's more cynical personality, but the two eventually bond through their shared devotion to Yona. Kija suppresses his romantic feelings for her to respect her relationship with Hak. Alongside the other dragons, Kija can summon protective shields for Yona in battle. His role in the group evolves from a sheltered warrior to a devoted protector who finds purpose in serving Yona's quest to reclaim her kingdom.

In Their Own Story

For years, Kija lived in a village where he was revered as the White Dragon's descendant, his claw a symbol of power and isolation. When Yona and her companions arrived, he saw in her the reincarnation of the Crimson Dragon King he was born to serve. He joined her without hesitation, eager to fulfill his ancestral duty. Though his naive personality sometimes clashed with Hak's brashness, they found common ground in their shared devotion to Yona. In battle, his claw could cut through anything, and alongside the other dragons, he could summon protective shields to defend her. Yet beneath his cheerful exterior lay the trauma of his father's rejection—the previous White Dragon had scarred him at birth, a wound that never fully healed.

Reader's Guide

Kija is introduced as the White Dragon's descendant, possessing a powerful claw capable of cutting through anything. He was raised in isolation by villagers who revered him, and he eagerly joins Yona due to his ancestral loyalty to Hiryuu's legacy. His personality is naive and eager, but this hides deep-seated trauma from his father's rejection—the previous White Dragon scarred him at birth. He initially clashes with Hak over their differing personalities, but they bond through shared devotion to Yona. Kija suppresses his romantic feelings for her to respect her relationship with Hak. In combat, Kija's claw can cut through any material, making him a formidable warrior. Alongside the other dragons, he can summon protective shields for Yona in battle. His role in the group is that of a loyal protector, driven by ancient blood oaths and a desire to serve the Crimson Dragon King's reincarnation.

Did You Know?

• Kija's claw is capable of cutting through anything, making it one of the most powerful weapons in the series.
• He was scarred at birth by his father, the previous White Dragon, leaving him with deep-seated trauma.
• Kija can summon protective shields for Yona in battle, alongside the other dragon warriors.
• He initially clashed with Hak due to their differing personalities, but they bonded through shared devotion to Yona.
• Kija suppresses his romantic feelings for Yona to respect her relationship with Hak.