The Deer King
Shika no Ou: Yuna to Yakusoku no Tabi
In the aftermath of a brutal war, former soldier Van toils in a mine controlled by the ruling empire. One day, his solitary existence is upended when a pack of wild dogs carrying a deadly and incurable disease attack, leaving only Van and a young girl named Yuna as survivors. Finally free, the pair seek out a simple existence in the countryside but are pursued by nefarious forces. Intent on protecting Yuna at all costs, Van must uncover the true cause of the plague ravaging the kingdom—and its possible cure.
(Source: GKIDS)
Note: The film received an early premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 14, 2021.
In the aftermath of a brutal war, former soldier Van toils in a mine controlled by the ruling empire. One day, his solitary existence is upended when a pack of wild dogs carrying a deadly and incurable disease attack, leaving only Van and a young girl named Yuna as survivors. Finally free, the pair seek out a simple existence in the countryside but are pursued by nefarious forces. Intent on protecting Yuna at all costs, Van must uncover the true cause of the plague ravaging the kingdom—and its possible cure.
(Source: GKIDS)
Note: The film received an early premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 14, 2021.
In the aftermath of a brutal war, former soldier Van toils in a mine controlled by the ruling empire. One day, his solitary existence is upended when a pack of wild dogs carrying a deadly and incurable disease attack, leaving only Van and a young girl named Yuna as survivors. Finally free, the pair seek out a simple existence in the countryside but are pursued by nefarious forces. Intent on protecting Yuna at all costs, Van must uncover the true cause of the plague ravaging the kingdom—and its possible cure.
(Source: GKIDS)
Note: The film received an early premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 14, 2021.
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
113 mins
Characters
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Staff
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Reviews
2 · sorted by votes
Status Distribution
Current
3%·413
Planning
73%·10,916
Paused
1%·104
Dropped
1%·85
Completed
23%·3,462
Score Distribution
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Recommendations
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Relations
Fugitive90%Pandemic85%Adoption85%Male Protagonist79%Slavery79%Found Family79%Wilderness79%Politics76%Medicine73%War72%Agriculture30%Orphan20%
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does The Deer King have?
The Deer King has 1 episode.
Is The Deer King finished?
As of now, The Deer King has finished.
When did The Deer King start airing?
The Deer King started airing on February 4, 2022.
What kind of show is The Deer King?
The Deer King is a movie with episodes around 113 minutes long, originally from Japan.
When did The Deer King premiere?
The Deer King premiered in Winter 2022.