The Deer King English Sub & Dub

About The Deer King

Looking for background on The Deer King (鹿の王 ユナと約束の旅)? This action, adventure and drama series by Production I.G (2022) starts out like this. The setup: 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.

Beyond that: 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 needs to uncover the true cause of the plague ravaging the domain—and its possible cure. (Source: GKIDS) Note: The film received an early premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 14, 2021.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Ryouma Takeuchi as Hossal and Tooru Sakurai as Makoukan. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Production I.G, which means the visual identity of The Deer King follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.8/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Ryouma Takeuchi as Hossal, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2022, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.