![]() Since The Deer King is adapted from Uehashi’s novels, the character designs are reminiscent of her other work, Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit. That Hohsalle’s mission is given almost equal footing to Van and Yuna’s adventure gives his narrative a lot of importance where it could otherwise be an afterthought.Īs a Production I.G feature, The Deer King meets the expectations of quality you’d expect from the studio best known for its work on the Ghost in the Shell series, volleyball show Haikyu!! and Adult Swim series Fena: Pirate Princess. Whether it’s close-ups of Hohsalle working on vaccines or the crude instruments that he has to work with, his scenes-of medical procedures and methods-are given great detail, and that’s not even mentioning the scenes that depict how the Black Wolf Fever has decimated its victims. The Deer King novels won the fourth Japan Medical Novel Award for its themes of medical care, and the film excels with its depictions of medical science. He refuses to believe that it’s simply an act of God and he’ll risk his life to prove it. Hohsalle is a man of science and he believes there must be a reason why this plague continues to ravage the land. One of those interested in Van’s whereabouts is Hohsalle (Ryoma Takeuchi), renowned doctor of the Zol empire. Van’s story focuses on what happened to his family, his paternal feelings toward this orphaned child, and how the people you encounter throughout your journey can often become your new family. As the disease continues to infect the Zol empire, there are those who’ve learned of Van’s survival and seek him out in order to find a cure. Van’s a little more guarded with the other people he comes across, but some genuinely affecting relationships grow. Not only is it heartwarming to see this found family come together, but Van’s backstory provides additional resonance for that relationship. His interactions with Yuna and others are some of the more rewarding parts of The Deer King. Having a chance at a new life, Van takes Yuna under his wing. Both were bitten by wild dogs carrying the illness, but miraculously survived. Everybody except for enslaved former soldier Van (Shinichi Tsutsumi) and young girl Yuna (Hisui Kimura). Deep within a mine controlled by the Zol empire, the deadly Black Wolf Fever annihilates anybody in its path. Unfortunately, its good ideas have been diluted by a confusing narrative that subtracts from the main journey.Ī conflict between two nations has caused unrest throughout the lands. With this experienced creative team, The Deer King should be a slam dunk. Having worked on the animation of several Studio Ghibli films and 2016’s worldwide sensation Your Name, Masashi Ando makes his directorial debut with The Deer King alongside Masayuki Miyaji. The Deer King, the latest production by acclaimed anime studio Production I.G, is not only an adaptation of author Nahoko Uehashi’s 2017 The Deer King fantasy novels, but an announcement of new anime feature filmmaking talent. The blood of one soldier could save a nation, but he’s more interested in reclaiming what was lost.
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