The manga Red River, a beloved cult classic in the shôjo adventure genre from the 1990s, will finally be released in France next year, according to the publishing house Kana. This follows the recent new edition of Basara, another cult shôjo adventure from the same era. Red River, originally titled "Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori," is a monumental work in 28 volumes by Chie Shinohara, a mangaka with a career spanning over forty years. The series was initially serialized in Japan between 1995 and 2002 in the Sho-Comi magazine published by Shôgakukan. It later received a pocket edition in 16 volumes between 2006 and 2007, and since this summer has been released in a deluxe edition, with the first four volumes published to date. The French edition of Red River will be based on the Japanese 2006–2007 edition, offering 16 volumes of approximately 320 pages each, priced at 9.25€ each. The new release will feature more modern cover designs, and the first volume is expected to be released on February 26, 2027. The story is set in a real historical context, blending romance with political intrigue, wars, and conspiracies. It is a time-travel narrative in which a high school student is torn from her time and loved ones, ending up at the center of a bloody imperial conspiracy. The plot follows Yuri, a high school student who suddenly finds herself transported to the ancient Hittite Empire, where a manipulative queen seeks to sacrifice her to obtain her blood. Yuri is protected by Prince Kail and finds herself, despite herself, at the heart of dangerous conspiracies and a fight for her survival. Trapped in this distant world, her heart wavers between her past life and her new destiny. The story explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the struggle to belong in a world far removed from her own. Red River has gained renewed attention in recent years thanks to an animated adaptation, which helped introduce the series to a new generation of fans. The upcoming French release aims to bring the story to a wider audience, offering both longtime fans and newcomers the chance to experience this classic tale in a fresh format. With its rich historical setting and complex characters, Red River promises to captivate readers with its blend of adventure, romance, and intrigue.