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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 12 min
- Status
- Currently airing
- Aired
- July 8, 2026 – present
- Season
- Summer 2026
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Tatsunoko Production
- Director
- Kousuke Kobayashi
- Original creator
- Chie Shinohara
- Music
- Yoshihisa Hirano
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 61/100
Estimated watch time
9h 12m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Female Protagonist82%Shoujo82%Time Manipulation76%Politics70%Royal Affairs70%Historical67%Magic66%Isekai65%Swordplay60%Kingdom Management60%
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Red River
天は赤い河のほとり• Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori
Synopsis
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. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch Red River?
Red River has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 61/100 — 35% of 1,105 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 6.2K AniList users who started it, 23.9% dropped it, so it is frequently dropped; 68 have finished it.
At about 9 h 12 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Drama — especially female protagonist, shoujo, time manipulation, politics.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
24 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Chie Shinohara
- Director
- Kousuke Kobayashi
- Series composition
- Yoriko Tomita
- Character design
- Kenji Fujisaki
- Music
- Yoshihisa Hirano
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“Akatsuki no Sora” by Hiroki Nanami · eps 1-
- OP2“Akatsuki no Hoshi” by Nana Mizuki · eps 13-
Endings (2)
- ED1“Reunion” by Miisha Shimizu · eps 2-
- ED2“flow feat. Yuuko Andou” by Ryu Matsuyama & Yuuko Andou · eps 13-
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Red River FAQ
How many episodes does Red River have?
Red River has 24 planned episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 9 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Red River?
About 9 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
When does the next episode of Red River come out?
Episode 16 is scheduled for Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:35 UTC (Japanese broadcast time, shown in UTC).
Is Red River based on a manga?
Yes. Red River adapts the manga by Chie Shinohara.
Who animated Red River?
Red River was animated by Tatsunoko Production and directed by Kousuke Kobayashi.
Who sings the opening of Red River?
The opening, "Akatsuki no Sora", is performed by Hiroki Nanami.
Where can I watch Red River?
Red River is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.