The Deer King
鹿の王 ユナと約束の旅
“Fight to survive.”
Synopsis
Following 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.
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THE DEER KING | On Blu-ray/DVD & DigitalOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-01
Top Cast
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Shinichi Tsutsumi
Van (voice)
Ryoma Takeuchi
Hohsalle (voice)
Anne Watanabe
Sae (voice)
Hisui Kimura
Yuna (voice)
Atsushi Abe
Yotaru (voice)
Yoshito Yasuhara
Tourim (voice)
Toru Sakurai
Makokan (voice)
Shinshu Fuji
Orphan (voice)
Tomomichi Nishimura
Kenoi (voice)
Tessyo Genda
King Akafa (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 81 DaysFantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 15, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 4, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 18, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masayuki Miyaji, Masashi Ando
- Screenplay & Story
- Taku Kishimoto
- Original Score
- Harumi Fuuki
- Original Title
- 鹿の王 ユナと約束の旅
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Production I.G, KADOKAWA, Nippon Television Network Corporation, TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masayuki Miyaji, Masashi Ando
Taku Kishimoto, Nahoko Uehashi
Harumi Fuuki
Koji Tanaka
Hibiki Ito
Department Leadership Roster
Taku Kishimoto
Screenplay
Harumi Fuuki
Original Music Composer
Masayuki Miyaji
Director
Koji Tanaka
Director of Photography
Masashi Ando
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deer King
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What is The Deer King about?
Following 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.
Who directed The Deer King?
The Deer King was directed by Masayuki Miyaji, Masashi Ando.
Who stars in The Deer King?
The principal cast of The Deer King includes Shinichi Tsutsumi, Ryoma Takeuchi, Anne Watanabe, Hisui Kimura, Atsushi Abe.
When was The Deer King released and how long is it?
The Deer King was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Deer King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Deer King was composed by Harumi Fuuki.
Is The Deer King based on a book or true story?
The Deer King is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nahoko Uehashi".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Deer King?
The Deer King holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).