The movie "King of the Deer" will be released on 9/18/2020 in theaters nationwide! Masashi Ando, the animation director of "Kimi no na wa. Masashi Ando, Animation Director, directs for the first time! Co-directed by Masayuki Miyaji, script by Taku Kishimoto!

In March of this year, it was announced that the animated film "The King of the Deer," which will be produced by Production I.G, a production studio that brings together Japan's best animators to create high quality works, will be shown nationwide on September 18, 2020 (Friday). In addition, the staff members who will produce the film were also announced.

The King of Deer" is an anime film based on the novel of the same title written by Nahoko Uehashi, whose series has sold over 1.9 million copies. The film depicts an elaborate medical suspense and the adventures of a father and daughter confronting an unprecedented crisis. Animation production is by Produce, the creators of hit series such as "Ghost in the Shell," "PSYCHO-PASS," and "HIQUE! Production I.G, which has produced hit series such as "Ghost in the Shell," "PSYCHO-PASS: Psycho-Pass," and "HIQUE!
⇒ Production I.G will be in charge of the animation film adaptation of the Honya Taisho award-winning novel "The King of the Deer"! Comments from the original author, Nahoko Uehashi, have also arrived!

In March of this year, it was announced that "The King of Deer" would be produced by Production I.G, a production studio that brings together Japan's best animators to create high quality works, and that it would be shown on September 18, 2020 (Friday). In addition, the staff members who will produce the film were also announced.

The film will be directed by the legendary director of "Princess Mononoke," "Spirited Away," and "Kimi no na wa. This film will be the directorial debut of Masashi Ando, a legend in the Japanese animation world who has created "Princess Mononoke," "Spirited Away," and "Kimi no na wa. This is his first film as a director.

At the young age of 25, Mr. Ando was selected as the animation director for "Princess Mononoke" (released in 1997, box office: 19.30 billion), followed by "Spirited Away" (released in 2001, box office: 30.80 billion), which broke box office records for Japanese films, and "Your Name," which became the top-grossing Japanese film at the global box office. (released in 2016 with a box office of 25.03 billion), the top-grossing Japanese film of all time. It is no exaggeration to say that the quality of a film is greatly influenced by the skill of the animation director. The above three works have been highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad for the quality of their images.
Masashi Ando, who drew such mega-hit masterpieces, will serve as character designer, animation director, and first-time director for "The Deer King.

Also working with Mr. Ando as co-director is Masayuki Miyaji, who worked as assistant director on "Spirited Away" and made his film directorial debut with "Fuse Teppo Musume no Torimonocho". In addition, the screenplay was written by Masayuki Miyaji, who also wrote the screenplays for the "Hi-Q! series and "Bokuba-dake ga inai machi" and many other high-profile works.

Finally, the release date of the film has been announced.
The film will be released on September 18, 2020 (Friday) on a nationwide roadshow.

In addition to Production I.G, Japan's premier production studio, the film will be produced by a group of gorgeous staff members, and expectations are high for the birth of a fantasy epic that will carve a new name in the history of animation.

Film Information】 ※Titles omitted
Animated film "The Deer King
＜Release date
September 18, 2020 (Friday) in theaters nationwide

<Staff> Original story: Nahoko Uehashi
Original story : Nahoko Uehashi
Director/Character Design/Editing Director : Masashi Ando
Director : Masayuki Miyaji
Screenplay : Taku Kishimoto
Animation Production : Production I.G

＜Story
A group of warriors, the Dokkaku, fights to protect their hometown, which is being swept away by a powerful empire.
Van, the head of the Dokkaku, is reduced to slavery and held captive in a salt mine.
One night, a pack of strange dogs attacked the salt mine and a mysterious disease broke out.
Van escapes and rescues a young girl, whom he raises as a child.
Meanwhile, in Wangban territory, where a disease that is rumored to affect only immigrants is spreading, Hossar, a medical doctor, is searching for a cure for the disease.

A man survives the infection and a doctor struggles to save his life.
This is a story of the "bond" between people who face a harsh fate.

Original story information

Novels "The King of the Deer"volumes 1-4 are now on sale.
Author: Nahoko Uehashi
Price: 640 yen per volume (excluding tax)

The King of the Deer: Bridge at the Bottom of the Water" is now on sale.
Price: 1,600 yen (tax not included)

＜Introduction
Connect your life. Protect your loved ones. A story of a father and son facing an unprecedented crisis.

The Dokkaku, a group of warriors who fight to the death to protect their hometown, which is being swept away by a powerful empire.
Van, the leader of the Dokaku, is reduced to slavery and held captive in a salt mine.
One night, a pack of strange dogs attacked the salt mines and a mysterious disease broke out.
Van escapes and picks up a young girl.
Meanwhile, in Wangban territory, where a disease that is rumored to affect only immigrants is spreading, Hossar, a medical doctor, is searching for a cure for the disease.

A father and son survive the infection, and the doctor struggles to save their lives.
This is a story of the "bond" between people facing a harsh fate.

This is a magnificent adventure novel as well as a detailed medical suspense.

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