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The Deer King

鹿の王 ユナと約束の旅

Shika no Ou: Yuna to Yakusoku no Tabi

2022 Winter season 1 Episodes 113 min / episode Finished

ActionAdventureDramaFantasy

★ 68% AniList score

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.

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Anime Details

Romaji titleShika no Ou: Yuna to Yakusoku no Tabi
Native title鹿の王 ユナと約束の旅
FormatMovie
StatusFinished
Start dateFeb 4, 2022
End dateFeb 4, 2022
SeasonWinter 2022
Episodes1
Episode duration113 minutes

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★ 68%

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What is The Deer King about?

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.

How many episodes does The Deer King have?

The Deer King has 1 episodes.

What is the AniList score of The Deer King?

The Deer King has an AniList score of 68%.