Red River Manga Discussion Part 1 (with Asher Sofman)

Red River by Chie Shinohara has finally gotten an anime adaptation, so, just as everyone else is talking about it right now, we, too, are entering the fray of the ancient Hittite Empire. Shojo & Tell host Ashley is persuaded by her husband, Asher, that he's the guy fit for discussing this iconic series, because his rabbinic studies give him an informational edge. The Ashes debate what the relentlessness of sexual assault against Yuri culturally signifies, wonder at the limits of historical fiction, and get wistful about isekai of yore. On sillier notes, Ashley fawns over Yuri and praises Prince Kail for being so corny. This episode covers the first third of the series. REFERENCES Red River is available from Viz Media's Shojo Beat line The Red River anime is streaming on Crunchyroll Other anime/manga series mentioned The Vision of Escaflowne Fushigi Yugi Sword Art Online Sailor Moon Snow White with the Red Hair Hot Gimmick  Fruits Basket Mars The Prince of Egypt is the source of all truth Books mentioned: Horse by Geraldine Brooks The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness Songs mentioned: "A Horse with No Name" by America "Yuri the Only One for Me" by LeetStreet Boys Ishtar Syrian civil war Outro: "Tokimeki no Doukasen" (Fushigi Yuugi ending theme) + Fruits Basket (2019) episode 3 dialogue CONTACT Shojo & Tell on Bluesky, Tumblr, Instagram, and Twitter Ashley on Bluesky