My Deer Friend Nokotan
A Tokyo MX Original
My Deer Friend Nokotan follows Torako Koshi, the model student who hides a wilder backstory than her spotless grades reveal. In class she seems steady and reliable, yet past deeds and choices hover just out of sight. When she meets Noko Shikanoko, a girl with antlers who arrives at her school in... Read more
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About My Deer Friend Nokotan
My Deer Friend Nokotan follows Torako Koshi, the model student who hides a wilder backstory than her spotless grades reveal. In class she seems steady and reliable, yet past deeds and choices hover just out of sight. When she meets Noko Shikanoko, a girl with antlers who arrives at her school in a blur of chaos, the usual routine shatters. The two form an unlikely pairing that pulls Torako into a ring of odd events and unpredictable trouble. The show blends high school comedy with bursts of science fiction and fantasy as the campus becomes a stage for strange powers, secret identities, and strange friendships. Who exactly is Nokotan remains a mystery. Rumors swirl around them in the halls daily.
Produced by Takashi Aoshima and Oshioshio, 2024 series arrives as an animated comedy with sci fi and fantasy. The voice cast includes Megumi Han as Noko, Saki Fujita as Torako, Rui Tanabe as Anko Koshi, and Kohsuke Toriumi as Narrator.
Fans have given the show a 7.72 out of 10 from 75 votes, signaling generally positive reception. The series blends humor with themes of identity and secrecy within a lively school setting, pairing quick wit with fantastical twists. It invites questions about belonging, friendship, and what defines a person today.
Early chatter around Nokotan suggests the antlered newcomer has begun to carve a niche in fan discussions and art. The premise invites playful memes and speculative talk about identity, power, and the pull between ordinary life and extraordinary possibilities, with viewers debating what the character represents beyond the screen online.
As for accolades, there are no major awards announced yet for My Deer Friend Nokotan. The show has a playful concept and solid voice work, but it remains to be seen whether it secures nominations or wins as it continues to air and gain traction among fans and critics alike.
Details
- Release Date
- July 07, 2024
- Episode Length
- 24m
- User Ratings
- 75 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
- Network
- Tokyo MX, BS Nippon TV
- Status
- Ended
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- Twin Engine +2 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Megumi Han
Noko 'Nokotan' Shikanoko (voice)
Saki Fujita
Torako 'Koshitan' Koshi (voice)
Rui Tanabe
Anko Koshi (voice)
Fuka Izumi
Meme Bashame (voice)
Kohsuke Toriumi
Narrator (voice)
Yurika Kubo
Neko Nekoyamada (voice)
Rio Tsuchiya
Kinu TanukikÅji (voice)
Chinatsu Akasaki
Chiharu Tsubameya (voice)
Created by: Takashi Aoshima, Oshioshio
Seasons (1 season, 12 episodes)
Season 1
12 episodes - 2024