Red River Episode 2 Story & Preview Cuts Released: Yuri Is Sheltered as Kail's Concubine

The story and preview images for Episode 2 of the TV anime Red River (JP: 天は赤い河のほとり, Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori) have been revealed. This episode will air on Wednesday July 15 at 12:00 AM (JST), and will later be available on various international streaming platforms.

Episode 2 Story

Yuri, who was summoned across time and space as a sacrifice due to Queen Nakia's conspiracy, is sheltered as the concubine of Prince Kail, who is considered the most promising candidate for succession to the throne.

For Yuri to return to Japan, in addition to Kail's power as a priest, it is required that the "Morning Star Ishtar shines and all seven springs are filled," along with the "clothes she was wearing when she was summoned." Yuri attempts to retrieve her clothes, which were taken away by Nakia, but...

Introduction

The long awaited first television anime adaptation of the masterpiece by Chie Shinohara, a legendary master of shojo manga who has delivered numerous classic titles to the world, is finally here!

Approximately 30 years have passed since its serialization began in 1995 in Shogakukan's Sho-Comi magazine. With a cumulative circulation exceeding 20 million copies as of January 2026, including digital editions, this monumental pinnacle of shojo manga continues to be loved worldwide and is now coming to life as an anime once more!

Yuri Suzuki is an ordinary girl living in modern Japan. One day, during a date with her boyfriend, she is suddenly grabbed by a mysterious hand that appears from a puddle and is dragged underwater.

When she wakes up, she finds herself in the 14th century BCE Hittite Empire. She was summoned across space and time as a sacrifice due to the conspiracy of Queen Nakia, who seeks to eliminate the other princes to ensure her own son inherits the throne.

In this ancient land, Yuri crosses paths with Prince Kail, the leading candidate for the imperial succession. Hidden under his protection as a concubine, Yuri eventually captures the hearts of the people and wins fame as the goddess of war, Ishtar.

As the time limit to return to modern Japan approaches, Yuri finds herself entangled in the Queen's machinations and conflicts with neighboring nations. Amidst it all, she struggles with her growing love for Kail, whom she has unexpectedly fallen for. Which path will Yuri ultimately choose?

Source : Red River Official