Red River, Vol. 16

天は赤い河のほとり [Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori] #16

by Chie Shinohara

Kail's trusted commander Rusafa, under the influence of Nakia's black water, has made off with Yuri and turned her over to Nakia's henchman Urhi. Kail is not fooled--his suspicions land squarely on Nakia, and he has her placed under house arrest. Kail then prepares to perform a public prayer, promising the Queen Dowager that she will be put to death if Yuri does not appear by the end of the ceremony. Nakia knows this is no bluff and has Urhi arrange for Yuri's timely rescue, though that very rescue could well lead to the innocent Rusafa's ruin!

Genres: Manga, Romance, Historical Fiction, Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Historical, Shojo

191 pages, Paperback

First published March 26, 1999

About the author

Chie 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

Reviews

[Lexie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Welcome to Book 16 - Rusafa proves that he is a MUCH better man then basically every other guy that has wanted to be near Yuri is (with the possible exception of Kikkuri and Ilbani, who are very clearly KailxYuri FOREVER). Interestingly as these books progress Nakia (and Urhi) start relying on human nature flaws that pretty much Yuri's posse don't possess. At least not in such a way that Nakia can use them against her.

Anyhow! Awww love! ignore the age gap ignore the age gap ignore the age gap which Nakia swiftly smashes down with her oh so reasonable request that Yuri become the Commander-in-Chief of the Hittite Forces. You know, cause she's the Warrior Goddess Ishtar in Incarnate.

smh that woman!

[BeckyisBookish · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm getting these sent from libraries in different provinces just so I can finish the series so that should tell you how enamoured I am.

[Librarian Jessie (BibliophileRoses) · Rating 1 out of 5]

Once again... eh.

[Katie (Katie's Corner Blog) · Rating 5 out of 5]

see full review @ Katie's Corner

[Abbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

We're going off to war . . . again. That point in the cycle, though it's definitely better than the black water nonsense. Hope this one is interesting, though I have a feeling Ramses is going to return for a big role this time. We will see.

[Vivien · Rating 2 out of 5]

The best part was when Yuri reappeared in the spring; a dramatic entrance. Then the people calling Yuri their Tawananna, to Nakia's anger. The 2nd good part was when shockingly Queen Nakia agrees to King Kail's proposal, to have Yuri as his wife, but with conditions.

[nidah05 (SleepDreamWrite) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another good volume.

[Hisgirl85 · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

[Tina Sy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nakia's machinations thrawted Yuri's plan to return home for the last time. She wholeheartedly accept her fight and stay by her King's side.

[Tamara · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Miss Ryoko · Rating 4 out of 5]

First of all, Kail is a horny bastard XD Always after something slightly intense happens to Yuri, he's basically like "Let's bang." I'm glad she finally told him no this time :-p

Second of all, if Yuri is like super good at fighting martially and all, then WHY does she never fight back during all these times she's getting kidnapped? I mean, for real? She could probably beat the crap out of all the people and easily get away. *sigh* It's slightly frustrating for me because she's supposed to be this strong female who could lead an entire empire, and she has plenty of moments when she proves herself, but then she's always getting into a bind and not being able to get out of it until Kail or the sisters or someone else comes to save her. I wish she'd just kick some ass for once because we all know she's capable of it!

[Soobie is expired · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beh, come previsto la Shinohara è andata a riprendere il filone narrativo aperto dalla confessione di Lusafa. Che comincia a starmi sempre più simpatico, povero.

Certo che 'sta storia dell'acqua nera comincia ad essere un po' vecchia. È sempre quella e nessuno sembra credere che ci sia Nakia dietro. Dai, caspita, un po' di fantasia.

Nel frattempo la regina acconsente al matrimonio tra Yuri e Kail a patto che lei diventi il comandante della guardia reale. Ma ancora non si capiscono i motivi.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Jenny Crenshaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Red River was one of the best stories I've ever read. It was well plotted out. The connections I made with the characters was amazing and abnormal. I can say that this is one of the cutest mangas I've seen.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series and my review is on vol. 1 as to why I love it so!

[Brianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

pretty good

[Sannie Hald · Rating 3 out of 5]

So I read vol. 16 without reading any of the others as I got it by buying 3 random mystery mangas.. I actually liked it!

[Destiny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series. Must read for fans of Inuyasha and From Far Away.

[scarlettraces · Rating 4 out of 5]

I kind of love how "the people" are a character in this series.

[Holly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful story, beautiful artwork, and great characters.

[Dominique "Eerie" Sobieska · Rating 2 out of 5]

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...