The Deer King
Also known as 鹿の王 ユナと約束の旅 | Shika no Ou: Yuna to Yakusoku no Tabi
MovieWinter 2022Source NovelR - 17+ (violence & profanity)
ActionAdventureDramaFantasy
6.8/10
Community score
#5311
Rank
32.1K
Members
47
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Synopsis
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.
Production Notes
Shika no Ou: Yuna to Yakusoku no Tabi was initially scheduled to premiere on September 18, 2020, but was delayed twice due to various undisclosed circumstances and the COVID-19 pandemic. The film was released on Blu-ray and DVD in Japan on September 28, 2022. GKIDS released the movie in the same formats in North America on October 18, 2022.
Cast Highlights
Gansa, Van
Main
Voice: Tsutsumi, Shinichi (Japanese)
Sae
Main
Voice: Watanabe, Anne (Japanese)
Yugraul, Hossal
Main
Voice: Takeuchi, Ryouma (Japanese)
Yuna
Main
Voice: Kimura, Hisui (Japanese)
Aquafa King
Supporting
Voice: Genda, Tesshou (Japanese)
Arisa
Supporting
Voice: Orikasa, Fumiko (Japanese)
Kazan Man
Supporting
Kazan Woman
Supporting
Voice: Sheh, Stephanie (English)
Core Staff
Matsushita, Keiko
Producer
Morihiro, Fumi
Producer
Andou, Masashi
Director, Storyboard, Animation Director, Character Design
Miyaji, Masayuki
Director, Storyboard
Kikuta, Hiromi
Sound Director
Mamori, Taisuke
Episode Director
Theme Songs
Openings
No opening theme information available.
Endings
"One Reason" by milet
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Quick Facts
FormatMovie
Episodes1
Duration1 hr 53 min
SourceNovel
RatingR - 17+ (violence & profanity)
SeasonWinter 2022
AiredFeb 4, 2022
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content
Ranking And Reach
Popularity#4535
Scored by6.8K
BroadcastUnknown
ApprovedYes
Title Variants
English title
The Deer King
Romaji title
Shika no Ou: Yuna to Yakusoku no Tabi
Japanese title
鹿の王 ユナと約束の旅
Synonyms
Unknown
Production Team
Main studio
Production I.G
Producers
Yomiuri Telecasting, TOHO, Nippon Television Network, JR East Marketing & Communications, Kadokawa, Movie Walker
Licensors
GKIDS
Japanese title
鹿の王 ユナと約束の旅