Animezing!
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The Deer King | 鹿の王
February 2022
114min
Anime, Fantasy
In Japanese with English Subtitles
This Film is Rated R
Directed by ANDO Masashi and MIYAJI Masayuki
Mark your calendars for our next Animezing! screening: The Deer King, an epic animated feature based on the acclaimed novel by UEHASHI Nahoko.
Directed by ANDO Masashi—whose stunning work shaped modern animation classics like Spirited Away and Your Name—this breathtaking film has captivated audiences worldwide. Co-directed by MIYAJI Masayuki and produced by the renowned Production I.G., The Deer King brings a powerful and heartfelt story to life.
Set in a land torn by war, the film follows Van, a former soldier, and Yuna, a resilient young orphan, as they navigate survival, mystery, and the bonds of newfound family in the face of a deadly plague.
Don’t miss this critically acclaimed masterpiece, praised as “a gorgeously realized anime epic” (Carlos Aguilar, L.A. Times).
Experience the magic of The Deer King—a must-see for fantasy lovers and anime enthusiasts alike!
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