Van
main character
MOVIE
6.8
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Episode: 0 / 1
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 113 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 4, 2022
- Season
- Winter 2022
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Production I.G
- Director
- Masashi Andou, Masayuki Miyaji
- Original creator
- Nahoko Uehashi
- Music
- Harumi Fuuki
- Age rating
- PG
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 68/100
- Also known as
- El Rey Ciervo, El rey ciervo, Il re dei cervi
- Score across sites
- 7.21/10
- Official site
- shikanoou-movie.jp
Estimated watch time
1h 53m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Fugitive90%Adoption85%Pandemic85%Male Protagonist79%Slavery79%Orphan79%Found Family79%Wilderness79%Politics76%Medicine73%
MOVIEFINISHED2022 WINTER6.8 / 10 AniList score
The Deer King
鹿の王 ユナと約束の旅• Shika no Ou: Yuna to Yakusoku no Tabi
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.
Trailer
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Should you watch The Deer King?
Probably, if you enjoy action, adventure and drama, especially stories with fugitive, adoption, pandemic.
Reception is positive but mixed: 68/100 on AniList, with 39% of 2.5K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #33 highest-rated film of 2022.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 2.1% of viewers drop it.
As a 113-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Nahoko Uehashi
- Director
- Masashi Andou
- Director
- Masayuki Miyaji
- Character design
- Masashi Andou
- Music
- Harumi Fuuki
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Endings (1)
- ED1“One Reason” by milet
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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The Deer King FAQ
How long is The Deer King?
The Deer King runs 113 minutes (1 h 53 min).
Is The Deer King finished?
Yes. The Deer King has finished airing — the final episode aired February 4, 2022.
Is The Deer King based on a other source?
Yes. The Deer King adapts the other source by Nahoko Uehashi.
Who animated The Deer King?
The Deer King was animated by Production I.G and directed by Masashi Andou and Masayuki Miyaji.
Where can I watch The Deer King?
The Deer King is listed on Hulu, Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.