The story takes place years after a brutal war where the conquered the land of Aquafa .
: Van, a former soldier enslaved in the mine, and a young girl named Yuna are the only survivors of the attack. Though bitten, Van develops a mysterious power instead of dying. Shika no Ou: Yuna to Yakusoku no Tabi
(English title: The Deer King: The Promised Journey with Yuna ) is a Japanese fantasy anime film released in 2022. Produced by Production I.G , it is based on the award-winning novel series by Nahoko Uehashi, known for Moribito and The Beast Player . Plot Overview The story takes place years after a brutal