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My Deer Friend Nokotan

2024·Show
12Episodes in1Season
IMDb6.7
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My Deer Friend Nokotan fingerprint

Very funny, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle4
  • Tension2

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and situational comedy

  • Absurdist Humor10
  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8

World

Fantasy and growing up

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Novelty9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Episode ratings

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About

Koshi Torako has everyone fooled. Her classmates see her as the perfect honor student, unaware of her secret delinquent past. But her new picturesque school life is thrown into chaos when she bumps into Shikanoko Noko, a girl with antlers! Mayhem seems to follow this strange doe-eyed girl. Who, or what, is she?
Absurdist High School ComedyWholesome & ChaoticMagical Realism (light)Eccentric CharactersSlice-of-Life AnimeLighthearted & SillyPhysical ComedyUnique PremiseComfort Watch

Crew

Directed by:
Jiro Arimoto, Zenichiro Ito
Composed by:
Yasuhiro Misawa

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about My Deer Friend Nokotan

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Where can I stream My Deer Friend Nokotan legally?

PrimeCrunchyrollPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

My Deer Friend Nokotan is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is My Deer Friend Nokotan worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does My Deer Friend Nokotan have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

When did My Deer Friend Nokotan air?

It ran from 2024 to 2024 and has ended.

What language is My Deer Friend Nokotan in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch My Deer Friend Nokotan?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for My Deer Friend Nokotan in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does My Deer Friend Nokotan use?

Pocket ProtectorAnimal Theme NamingCall-BackAnimal Gender-BenderParanoia GambitRetconAnti-ClimaxArt ShiftLow ClearanceAdaptation DeviationVision QuestTrue Art Is Incomprehensibleand 89 more

TV Tropes lists 101 storytelling tropes for My Deer Friend Nokotan, including Pocket Protector, Animal Theme Naming, Call-Back.