A large antelope-like fictional animal originating from theThe Journey of Shunaand again inPrincess Mononoke. Used as a mount by protagonistsShunaandAshitakain their respective series. Yakul is stated to be a now extinct species of giantserowcalled anAkashishi(アカシシ), though features horns similar to a Lechweantelope. The name has been translated in English asRed Elk, though in other languages has been referred to things such as anibex.