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.
Description
Type
MovieSeason
Winter 2022Release Date
Status
Finished
Source
NovelEpisodes
1
Episode Length
1h 53m
Score
6.67 (14)Popularity
#2608 (88)Anime Websites
Alternative Names
Romaji
Shika no Ou: Yuna to Yakusoku no Tabi
English
The Deer King: The Promised Journey With Yuna
Japanese
鹿の王 ユナと約束の旅