Cast and Crew of The Deer King

The Deer King

鹿の王 ユナと約束の旅

"The Deer King" is an epic fantasy adventure set in a kingdom devastated by war and disease. The story follows Van, a former soldier forced into labor in a mine under imperial control. After surviving an attack by wild dogs infected with a deadly plague alongside a young girl named Yuna, Van embarks on a quest to protect her and uncover the origins and possible cure of the mysterious illness afflicting their land. Their journey is fraught with danger, as powerful factions seek to exploit the plague for their own gain, forcing Van to confront both external enemies and personal demons to ensure Yuna's safety and bring hope to their realm.

Trivia:
1. The film features meticulously designed wildlife, with animators researching real animal behaviors to create the wild dogs' attack scenes, enhancing the realism of the fantasy setting.
2. The voice cast includes prominent actors from both Japan and the United States, showcasing a blend of talent aimed at reaching an international audience.
3. The production team incorporated traditional hand-drawn animation techniques combined with modern CGI, resulting in a unique and visually stunning aesthetic that distinguishes the film from typical fantasy animations.

Full Cast of The Deer King

Shinichi Tsutsumi as Van (voice)

Shinichi Tsutsumi

Van (voice)
Ryoma Takeuchi as Hohsalle (voice)

Ryoma Takeuchi

Hohsalle (voice)
Anne Watanabe as Sae (voice)

Anne Watanabe

Sae (voice)
Hisui Kimura as Yuna (voice)

Hisui Kimura

Yuna (voice)
Atsushi Abe as Yotaru (voice)

Atsushi Abe

Yotaru (voice)
Yoshito Yasuhara as Tourim (voice)

Yoshito Yasuhara

Tourim (voice)
Toru Sakurai as Makokan (voice)

Toru Sakurai

Makokan (voice)
Shinshu Fuji as Orphan (voice)

Shinshu Fuji

Orphan (voice)
Tomomichi Nishimura as Kenoi (voice)

Tomomichi Nishimura

Kenoi (voice)
Tessyo Genda as King Akafa (voice)

Tessyo Genda

King Akafa (voice)

Crew of The Deer King

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