Red River (2026)
Original title: 天は赤い河のほとり
Red River is a 2026 Japanese-language animation series created by Yoshihisa Hirano. It stars Mirai Tachibana, Wataru Katoh and Hiroki Nanami.
After a mysterious hand drags her beneath a puddle, modern Japanese teenager Yuri awakens in the Hittite Empire of the 14th century BCE. Thrust into a deadly struggle for the throne, she joins Prince Kail to battle assassins, outwit royal conspiracies, and survive a world at war. As her exploits earn her renown as the goddess Ishtar, Yuri must choose between her old life and an uncertain future.
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What is Red River about?
After a mysterious hand drags her beneath a puddle, modern Japanese teenager Yuri awakens in the Hittite Empire of the 14th century BCE. Thrust into a deadly struggle for the throne, she joins Prince Kail to battle assassins, outwit royal conspiracies, and survive a world at war. As her exploits earn her renown as the goddess Ishtar, Yuri must choose between her old life and an uncertain future.
When was Red River released?
Red River was released on 8 July 2026.
How many episodes does Red River have?
Red River has 3 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made Red River?
Red River was created by Yoshihisa Hirano.
Where can I watch Red River?
Red River is available on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.
Where to watch Red River
Stream: Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Cast
- Mirai Tachibana as Yuri (voice)
- Wataru Katoh as Kail Muršili (voice)
- Hiroki Nanami as Satoshi Himuro / Narrator (voice)
- Aya Uchida as Queen Nakia (voice)
- Shoya Chiba as Zannanza Hattušili (voice)
- Tomoaki Maeno as Ilbani (voice)
- Koji Yusa as Urhi (voice)
- Kohsuke Toriumi as Prince Mattiwaza (voice)
- Tomohiro Ono as Kikkuri (voice)
- Shiki Aoki as Hadi (voice)
- Natsumi Kawaida as Ryui (voice)
- Misato Matsuoka as Shala (voice)