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Red River

Red River

Red River

天は赤い河のほとり

Red River

天は赤い河のほとり

Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori • Anatolia Story, The Sky Is on the Banks of the Red River

Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori • Anatolia Story, The Sky Is on the Banks of the Red River

Red River

Details

TypeManga
StatusCompleted
MediumInk
Start Date1995-01-05
End Date2002-06-05
Volumes28
Chapters96
Translated Chapters96
DemographicShōjo
Reading DirectionHorizontal

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Drama Supernatural

Content Warnings

  • Violence / War Themes
  • Attempted Sexual Assault (Early volumes)
  • Blood / Sacrifice Themes

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Overview

Synopsis

Yuri Suzuki is a typical 15-year-old Japanese girl until she is suddenly pulled through a puddle and transported 3,500 years into the past to Hattusa, the capital of the Hittite Empire. She quickly learns she was summoned by the treacherous Queen Nakia, who intends to use Yuri's blood as a human sacrifice to curse the other princes and ensure her own son inherits the throne. Saved by the charismatic Prince Kail, Yuri is forced to pose as his concubine to stay under his protection. However, as she demonstrates 20th-century knowledge and iron-willed courage, the people begin to worship her as the incarnation of the war goddess, Ishtar. Yuri must now navigate a world of ancient warfare, political assassination, and heart-wrenching romance as she decides whether to return home or remain by Kail's side.
Franchise

Red River

Publishers
Shogakukan
Artist
Chie Shinohara
Author
Chie Shinohara
Serialization
Sho-Comi (Shōjo Comic)

Read Available

Viz Media (Digital & Print), Apple Books / Kindle

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Characters

Main

Yuri Suzuki (Ishtar)

Main

Prince Kail Mursili

Main

Queen Nakia (Antagonist)

Main

Ramses (User Ramses)

Main

Urhi Shalma

Main

Tito

Relations

Adaptations
Audio Drama CD (Japanese only) Takarazuka Revue Stage Play (2018)
Side Stories
Anatolia Story Gaiden
Character Relations

Yuri & Kail: A legendary shōjo pairing; their relationship evolves from protector/protected to equal partners in ruling an empire.

Yuri & Queen Nakia: The central conflict; Nakia views Yuri as a literal sacrifice to pave the way for her son's throne.

Yuri & Ramses: A rivalry of hearts; the future Pharaoh of Egypt, Ramses, is the primary romantic rival to Kail and respects Yuri’s strength.

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Librarian's Notes

It's a hidden gem. I'm not sure how many of you have read this, but I want to thank the contributor for recommending it. An awesome read. There are many anime and stories similar to this, but the execution is really good.

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