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天は赤い河のほとり [Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori] #14
Red River, Vol. 14
Queen Nakia decides to prevent Yuri from ever returning to Japan by destroying one of the seven springs of Hattusa. Yuri races to stop her, but an omen compels her to ride to Kail, who is fighting the Egyptians in Ugarit. Her action tips the balance in favor of the outnumbered Hittites, and Kail is thrilled that she has chosen to stay in his age so they can be together. However, the two lovers little suspect that Nakia has set an insidious scheme in motion to prevent that--forever!
191 pages, Paperback
First published August 22, 1998
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About the author
Chie Shinohara
272 books255 followersChie Shinohara (篠原千絵) is an award winning Japanese manga artist best-known for Red River, known in Japan as Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori: Anatolia Story. She has twice received the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo, in 1987 for Yami no Purple Eye and in 2001 for Red River.
Aside from her comics work, she has also written several prose novels. She has published the six volume Big Draw Daughter Hatsu light novel series, as well as five gaiden (or side-story) novels related to her Red River series. All of these were illustrated by Shinohara herself.
Works
Akatsuki no Lion - 2003
Ao no Fūin (Blue Seal) - 1992–94
Houmonsha wa Mayonaka ni (Midnight Visitor) - 1984
Kioku no Ashiato (Footprint of Memories) - 2005
Kiri no Mori Hotel - 2007
Kootta Natsu no Hi (Frozen Summer Day) - 1995
Mizu ni Sumu Hana (Romance of Darkness) - 2004
Mokugekisha ni Sayounara (Farewell to the Eyewitness) - 1985
Nanika ga yami de mite iru (Something Watching in the Dark) - 1986
Ryouko no Shinreijikenbo (A Record of Ryoko's Psychic Events) - 1988–91
Sanninme ga Kieta (A Third Person Disappeared) - 1992
Soshite Gokai no Suzu ga naru (Then Five Bells Rang) - 1994
Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori: Anatolia Story (Red River) - 1995–2002
Tokidamari no Hime - 2008-09
Touboukyuukou (Runaway Express)
Umi no Yami, Tsuki no Kage (Moon Shadow on a Dark Sea) - 1986–91
Yami no Purple Eye (Purple Eye of Darkness) - 1984–87
Yume no Shizuku, Kin no Torikago - 2010-present
Aside from her comics work, she has also written several prose novels. She has published the six volume Big Draw Daughter Hatsu light novel series, as well as five gaiden (or side-story) novels related to her Red River series. All of these were illustrated by Shinohara herself.
Works
Akatsuki no Lion - 2003
Ao no Fūin (Blue Seal) - 1992–94
Houmonsha wa Mayonaka ni (Midnight Visitor) - 1984
Kioku no Ashiato (Footprint of Memories) - 2005
Kiri no Mori Hotel - 2007
Kootta Natsu no Hi (Frozen Summer Day) - 1995
Mizu ni Sumu Hana (Romance of Darkness) - 2004
Mokugekisha ni Sayounara (Farewell to the Eyewitness) - 1985
Nanika ga yami de mite iru (Something Watching in the Dark) - 1986
Ryouko no Shinreijikenbo (A Record of Ryoko's Psychic Events) - 1988–91
Sanninme ga Kieta (A Third Person Disappeared) - 1992
Soshite Gokai no Suzu ga naru (Then Five Bells Rang) - 1994
Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori: Anatolia Story (Red River) - 1995–2002
Tokidamari no Hime - 2008-09
Touboukyuukou (Runaway Express)
Umi no Yami, Tsuki no Kage (Moon Shadow on a Dark Sea) - 1986–91
Yami no Purple Eye (Purple Eye of Darkness) - 1984–87
Yume no Shizuku, Kin no Torikago - 2010-present
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December 15, 2014
Awwwwwww!!!!!!!! YAY!!!
November 23, 2014
The book cover looks nice.
February 9, 2015
What first drew me to this series was the romantic historical aspect. I loved how a modern day girl gets pulled back into the past. I don't know what it is about those stories that attract me so much, maybe it is the difficulty for the girl of fitting in and having to rely on the guy so much to be able to get along in the world.
I would really recommend this series to fans of Inuyasha, it has a lot of the same concepts.
I would really recommend this series to fans of Inuyasha, it has a lot of the same concepts.
April 10, 2015
I found this series on a mere coincidence but it quickly became one of my all time favourites. I read the entire series in 1.5-2 days. It was truly wonderful and a joy to experience.
June 5, 2017
see full review @ Katie's Corner
I have been postponing writing this review for a long time. Not because I had no idea what to write, but because there was too much I wanted to write about. I even wanted to write more than one review, but somehow every time I had this idea I didn't know where to stop. In essence, there was a great place to stop and write the review, but even when I was reading the book for the 3rd time, it still captivated me too much for me to even stop reading to write the review. I remember the 3rd time I was reading it, that was during the conference in April 2016, I even bailed on my teammates' party just so I could experience it once again. So, what's so interesting about it?
If this was a video review, I believe I would be talking for at least an hour, but as you have to read it, I'll try to keep it as short as possible, but no promises here. First of all, keep in mind that the story started releasing in 1995 and it was ongoing for a couple of years, well, there are around 28 volumes. Therefore, don't ignore it, if you do not like the art, in the beginning, you'll get used to it. I loved it a lot! There were moments when I wished the author didn't know how to drew dead bodies. But I'm going on the topic right now. The story follows a 16-year-old Japanese girl - Yuri. The opening pages are great, and you wonder if the story will happen "now", but hat's where I'm going to disappoint you, or maybe elate you. Due to some circumstances, Yuri is dragged into the past, specifically in 12 B.C. into Hatti era. In the very beginning, I didn't add everything together, because I learned Hattie's under a bit different name in my history class. Therefore, if you are a fan of historical romance, tonnes of action and battles, politics and court intrigues, get ready for a fantastic rollercoaster called - Red River!
Here's another thing you should know, in essence, this was the initial story that made me crave historical romance. It was the reason I read Legend of Basara, Crazy Girl Shin Bia and Legend of Nereid. But let's get back to the story, you can always read the review for others on my blog. As I have mentioned, befoe I have read the story 3 times, and I'm pretty sure I will read it once again after some time. Why do I love it so much? It has a strong plot line and fantastic characters. I love reading about storing female characters, and Yuri is just like that! You can argue that she did depend on Kail, but if you look at it, she grew as a character much faster than him. Her charm made even me fall in love with her. My boyfriend is getting jealous, so I'll have to rephrase it. Her wit and her ability to assess the situation very fast made me like her as a character a lot. She has a sense of humour, she's loyal, and she doesn't fear to fight for what she believe is hers. But let me introduce her partner - Kail, sorry I have a selective memory when it comes to his surname. He's a fantastic politician and caring person. Don't get me wrong, but I do make a difference between a politician and person in this story. He falls in love with Yuri unconsciously, and it is a fantastic moment when they finally acknowledge their feelings and overcome most of the barriers on their way to happiness.
Another character that needs to be mentioned her is Queen Nakia, or for you to better understand our villain, pretty much for the whole story. There were some others too, but it was ultimately the behind all of it. Her reason and goals are quite normal for an ambitious queen as well as for a queen of that era. I didn't quite get why a Tawananna had a second highest position, even if the king had a wife (that's when Yuri goes in Egypt and meets Nefertiti). Yup, we have a lot of famous historical people appearing in the story and trust me you'll never get bored. There's always something on the way of Kail's and Yuri's happiness, in the beginning, it was Yuri's dream to go back to Japan, it was ... I'm actually trying to spoil the best part of the story! Sorry, for that! I don;t really want that. My hand is writing all by itself without me registering anything... are you ready to plunge into 12 century B.C.? don't forget, it's absolutely different from the 21st century. Get to know, how a person's life can change in a matter of seconds. And how will or characters overcome different problems that will arise on their way to ultimate happiness.
I remember I read somewhere that leaders are born, but without special circumstances, they might never nurture their full potential. I believe it's the same with Yuri, if she didn't come to the past she would have been just another normal person, but she got to experience a lot of traumas both physical and mental, but will she able to overcome them? That's what I will leave for ou to find out! I believe anyone should read this story. It's not only a romance story. It's a story of true leadership and loyalty. Of a single desire and how it could change the course of history!
I hope you'll find some time to read this fantastic work, I'll be coming down from the ecstasy this story gives me for another couple of days! Enjoy it to its fullest and don't forget to share your thoughts below. Stay tuned for more reviews as well as promos! Don't miss your net favourite book or manga! Happy reading!
XOXO
Katie
I have been postponing writing this review for a long time. Not because I had no idea what to write, but because there was too much I wanted to write about. I even wanted to write more than one review, but somehow every time I had this idea I didn't know where to stop. In essence, there was a great place to stop and write the review, but even when I was reading the book for the 3rd time, it still captivated me too much for me to even stop reading to write the review. I remember the 3rd time I was reading it, that was during the conference in April 2016, I even bailed on my teammates' party just so I could experience it once again. So, what's so interesting about it?
If this was a video review, I believe I would be talking for at least an hour, but as you have to read it, I'll try to keep it as short as possible, but no promises here. First of all, keep in mind that the story started releasing in 1995 and it was ongoing for a couple of years, well, there are around 28 volumes. Therefore, don't ignore it, if you do not like the art, in the beginning, you'll get used to it. I loved it a lot! There were moments when I wished the author didn't know how to drew dead bodies. But I'm going on the topic right now. The story follows a 16-year-old Japanese girl - Yuri. The opening pages are great, and you wonder if the story will happen "now", but hat's where I'm going to disappoint you, or maybe elate you. Due to some circumstances, Yuri is dragged into the past, specifically in 12 B.C. into Hatti era. In the very beginning, I didn't add everything together, because I learned Hattie's under a bit different name in my history class. Therefore, if you are a fan of historical romance, tonnes of action and battles, politics and court intrigues, get ready for a fantastic rollercoaster called - Red River!
Here's another thing you should know, in essence, this was the initial story that made me crave historical romance. It was the reason I read Legend of Basara, Crazy Girl Shin Bia and Legend of Nereid. But let's get back to the story, you can always read the review for others on my blog. As I have mentioned, befoe I have read the story 3 times, and I'm pretty sure I will read it once again after some time. Why do I love it so much? It has a strong plot line and fantastic characters. I love reading about storing female characters, and Yuri is just like that! You can argue that she did depend on Kail, but if you look at it, she grew as a character much faster than him. Her charm made even me fall in love with her. My boyfriend is getting jealous, so I'll have to rephrase it. Her wit and her ability to assess the situation very fast made me like her as a character a lot. She has a sense of humour, she's loyal, and she doesn't fear to fight for what she believe is hers. But let me introduce her partner - Kail, sorry I have a selective memory when it comes to his surname. He's a fantastic politician and caring person. Don't get me wrong, but I do make a difference between a politician and person in this story. He falls in love with Yuri unconsciously, and it is a fantastic moment when they finally acknowledge their feelings and overcome most of the barriers on their way to happiness.
Another character that needs to be mentioned her is Queen Nakia, or for you to better understand our villain, pretty much for the whole story. There were some others too, but it was ultimately the behind all of it. Her reason and goals are quite normal for an ambitious queen as well as for a queen of that era. I didn't quite get why a Tawananna had a second highest position, even if the king had a wife (that's when Yuri goes in Egypt and meets Nefertiti). Yup, we have a lot of famous historical people appearing in the story and trust me you'll never get bored. There's always something on the way of Kail's and Yuri's happiness, in the beginning, it was Yuri's dream to go back to Japan, it was ... I'm actually trying to spoil the best part of the story! Sorry, for that! I don;t really want that. My hand is writing all by itself without me registering anything... are you ready to plunge into 12 century B.C.? don't forget, it's absolutely different from the 21st century. Get to know, how a person's life can change in a matter of seconds. And how will or characters overcome different problems that will arise on their way to ultimate happiness.
I remember I read somewhere that leaders are born, but without special circumstances, they might never nurture their full potential. I believe it's the same with Yuri, if she didn't come to the past she would have been just another normal person, but she got to experience a lot of traumas both physical and mental, but will she able to overcome them? That's what I will leave for ou to find out! I believe anyone should read this story. It's not only a romance story. It's a story of true leadership and loyalty. Of a single desire and how it could change the course of history!
I hope you'll find some time to read this fantastic work, I'll be coming down from the ecstasy this story gives me for another couple of days! Enjoy it to its fullest and don't forget to share your thoughts below. Stay tuned for more reviews as well as promos! Don't miss your net favourite book or manga! Happy reading!
XOXO
Katie
July 31, 2021
3.5 el shippeo fue intenso, pero siento que en un momento se hizo re predecible y medio meh con los problemas que iban a tener que enfrentar los protagonistas. En este tomo no me gustaron tanto sus actitudes, más que nada hacia el final. Igualmente disfrute de la lectura y se lee super rápido
March 29, 2014
So here we are exactly halfway through the series and FINALLY Yuri and Kail consummate their relationship. Also I completely forgot what Rufasa was smh
Kail announces to everyone (but Yuri) that he wants to make her his lawful wife....only to return home to DOZENS of pretty aristocratic women living in the Seraglio. Damn you Nakia! Tossing pretty women at Kail like that!
Though Shinohara makes them look like strumpets painted garishly...
Yuri has made peace with staying in Hattusa with Kail, but the women are bullying her. I would be worried...except this is Yuri and let me tell you something. Yuri is able to handle ANYTHING.
And Princess Alexandra is back! Wahoo! She only loves Yuri though so at least Kail can cross her off the list...
Kail announces to everyone (but Yuri) that he wants to make her his lawful wife....only to return home to DOZENS of pretty aristocratic women living in the Seraglio. Damn you Nakia! Tossing pretty women at Kail like that!
Though Shinohara makes them look like strumpets painted garishly...
Yuri has made peace with staying in Hattusa with Kail, but the women are bullying her. I would be worried...except this is Yuri and let me tell you something. Yuri is able to handle ANYTHING.
And Princess Alexandra is back! Wahoo! She only loves Yuri though so at least Kail can cross her off the list...
April 9, 2008
I love this series and my review is on vol. 1 as to why I love it so!
December 2, 2009
Wonderful story, beautiful artwork, and great characters. This manga series brings glee to my heart!
May 5, 2012
pretty good
July 25, 2014
Love this series. Must read for fans of Inuyasha and From Far Away.
August 26, 2017
Another good volume.
July 18, 2020
I think this is one of the best volumes so far, Yuri confronted her feelings and decided to stay at Hattusa with Kail, finally! It was about time! I loved how they kissed after confessing because it shows how much they waited for that alone. The pages where they were making love were beautiful too - specially because of the flowers drawn in the corners, a really delicate detail that kinda describe their first time (or should I say a lot of times? four days without moving from the room, mmm...lol.)
Also, for once Yuri is the one appearing at the right time to save Kail and no the other way around as we’ve seen so far, even if she’s not directly saving him. It would be great to see more situations like this one in future volumes.
Also, for once Yuri is the one appearing at the right time to save Kail and no the other way around as we’ve seen so far, even if she’s not directly saving him. It would be great to see more situations like this one in future volumes.
August 23, 2020
I'm honestly not feeling the romance between Yuri and Kail. I haven't felt it for a while. They haven't really had any time alone lately for Yuri to feel as strongly as she does . . . The last time they wrre together he tried to rape her! (Like every other dude she runs into in this time period, but she okay with it all for him? Sure.) I feel like it's gotten to the point where characters are thinking things and doing things just to drive the plot. No time is really spent exploring anything anymore.
April 12, 2020
4.5 stars
July 25, 2020
Yuri looks badass showing her feminine ability and leadership as supreme commander.
January 1, 2021
The only good part was when Yuri came to King Kail's aid & brought reinforcements for his army.
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June 19, 2021Yuri is the epitome of "I'm not like other girls" but make it martyrdom
March 19, 2024
I Love the couple
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 5, 2022
Time for my favorite game! Is this Character growth or Stockholm syndrome?
August 12, 2019
E finalmente Yuri e Kail consumano. E lui, preso com'è, si dimentica perfino della sua ferita. E nessuno li vede più per quattro giorni. E qua mi torna in mente il finale de "Il bisbetico domato" con Adriano Celentano e Ornella Muti.
Ma poi cominciano i problemi. Se da un lato Kail ha detto a tutto il mondo, tranne Yuri, che ha intenzione di farla diventare sua moglie, dall'altro Nakia ha preparato a palazzo sette principesse che vorrebbe far sposare a Kail e uno stuolo di ragazze pronte ad essere le sue concubine. E sono tutte di rango elevato, tanto che trattato la povera Yuri come la figlia di una serva.
Dal punto di vista della trama, come fa adesso la Shinohara a portare avanti la storia ancora per 14 volumi? Specialmente adesso che uno dei temi portanti, ovvero la relazione tra Kail e Yuri, si è finalmente risolta? Ci sarà un figlio nei volumi seguenti? Altri tradimenti o morti di personaggi secondari?!
Vedremo.
Ma poi cominciano i problemi. Se da un lato Kail ha detto a tutto il mondo, tranne Yuri, che ha intenzione di farla diventare sua moglie, dall'altro Nakia ha preparato a palazzo sette principesse che vorrebbe far sposare a Kail e uno stuolo di ragazze pronte ad essere le sue concubine. E sono tutte di rango elevato, tanto che trattato la povera Yuri come la figlia di una serva.
Dal punto di vista della trama, come fa adesso la Shinohara a portare avanti la storia ancora per 14 volumi? Specialmente adesso che uno dei temi portanti, ovvero la relazione tra Kail e Yuri, si è finalmente risolta? Ci sarà un figlio nei volumi seguenti? Altri tradimenti o morti di personaggi secondari?!
Vedremo.
April 8, 2018
Anatolia Story vol. 1 - 28
Overall Rating: 2..../10
I re-read from teenager to grown up. Not the best idea...
This may be my third re-read of this series. I am pretty sure I read it twice in the first two years of it's release. I was young, I loved it. It was romantic. But after reading it this year (maybe +15 years later....), I was wrong. I just saw wrong turns, within wrong turns. Maybe as an adult, you see things differently.
If you,ve read a manga or book during your early years and end up reading them much later in life, you may end up like me- loving a series in the past and ruining it as the adult in you laughs for once enjoying them... :(
Do I recommend this:
Unless you are under the age of 20 honestly...
Overall Rating: 2..../10
I re-read from teenager to grown up. Not the best idea...
This may be my third re-read of this series. I am pretty sure I read it twice in the first two years of it's release. I was young, I loved it. It was romantic. But after reading it this year (maybe +15 years later....), I was wrong. I just saw wrong turns, within wrong turns. Maybe as an adult, you see things differently.
If you,ve read a manga or book during your early years and end up reading them much later in life, you may end up like me- loving a series in the past and ruining it as the adult in you laughs for once enjoying them... :(
Do I recommend this:
Unless you are under the age of 20 honestly...
March 21, 2019
I think the only cliffhanger featuring a wardrobe malfunction that I can recall.
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