Blu-ray & DVD release: ‘The Deer King’

By   |  Feb 10, 2023

Anime Limited are bringing the 2022 Japanese animated fantasy drama ‘The Deer King’ (鹿の王 ユナと約束の旅) to UK Blu-ray and DVD on February 20, 2023.

Directed by Masashi Ando and Masayuki Miyaji, the film revolves around a warrior and a young girl who seek out a peaceful new life after they survive the outbreak of a deadly disease. The voice cast includes Anne Watanabe, Hisui Kimura, Ryoma Takeuchi, Shinichi Tsutsumi, and Atsushi Abe.

Synopsis: 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.

Features:
• Japanese or English soundtracks
• English subtitles

‘The Deer King’ is available to pre-order now from Amazon.co.uk.

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