Red River Episode 13 Worldwide Release Date, Exact Times by Time Zone, and Episode 12 Full Recap

Red River episode 13, titled “A Letter from Egypt,” is scheduled to premiere on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, marking the start of the anime’s second cour. The episode will air on Nippon Television’s AnichU block in Japan at 25:35 JST (1:35 AM JST on September 30) and will stream internationally on Crunchyroll at 10:40 AM PT / 1:40 PM ET on the same day. The second cour will consist of episodes 13 through 24, continuing the adaptation of Chie Shinohara’s long-running shōjo manga.

Red River Episode 13 Release Date and Exact Streaming Times

Red River episode 13 releases on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 on Crunchyroll for international viewers. The episode is available with English subtitles. The Japanese broadcast airs earlier the same day on Nippon Television’s AnichU block at 25:35 JST (which is 1:35 AM JST on September 30).

Here are the exact streaming times for major regions and time zones:

These times are based on the standard Crunchyroll simulcast schedule for Red River, which releases new episodes on Tuesdays at 10:40 AM PT each week.

Where to Watch Red River Episode 13

Red River streams exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide. The anime is available in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, India, and most European markets including Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and Poland. A Crunchyroll Amazon Channel subscription also provides access to the series. No free streaming options are currently available.

Red River Anime Overview

Red River is based on the manga by Chie Shinohara, serialized in Shogakukan’s Shojo Comic from 1995 to 2002. The series has surpassed 20 million copies in circulation and won the 46th Shogakukan Manga Award in the girls’ category. VIZ Media publishes the original manga in English.

The story follows Yuri Suzuki, a modern Japanese teenager who is pulled through a puddle of water into the Hittite Empire of the 14th century BCE. She is marked for sacrifice by Queen Nakia but is saved by Prince Kail, who becomes her protector and love interest. As Yuri navigates palace conspiracies, assassination attempts, and war, she takes on the role of the goddess Ishtar and must decide between returning to her old life and staying in the ancient world.

The anime is directed by Kosuke Kobayashi (known for Waccha PriMagi!) at Tatsunoko Production. Yoriko Tomita handles series composition, and Kenji Fujisaki serves as character designer. Historical research is provided by Kimiyoshi Matsumura and Daisuke Yoshida. The first cour aired from July 7 to September 22, 2026, covering episodes 1 through 12.

Red River Episode 12 Recap: “The Appointed Time”

Episode 12, “The Appointed Time,” aired on September 22, 2026, and serves as the finale of the first cour. The episode resolves the war between the Hittites and Mitanni while setting up the major conflicts of the second cour.

The War Against Mitanni Reaches Its End

The Hittite army, led by Prince Kail, has pushed the Mitanni forces to the brink. Having lost their capital, the Mitanni army retreats to the fortress of Carchemish, where the Black Prince holds Yuri hostage alongside the Mitanni king. The siege of Carchemish becomes the episode’s central military conflict.

Kail disguises himself as a maid to infiltrate the fortress and reach Yuri, fulfilling his promise to return her to her original world. Their reunion inside enemy territory carries heavy emotional weight, as both characters understand that Yuri’s departure may be imminent.

Yuri’s Chance to Return Home

Yuri has been working throughout the first cour to retrieve her original clothes from Queen Nakia, the only known method to return to modern Japan. By episode 12, she finally has everything she needs to go home. This puts her at a crossroads: she can return to her family and her old life, or she can stay in the Hittite Empire with Kail.

The episode places Yuri at the center of a dramatic choice. The war and her feelings for Kail complicate what should be a straightforward decision.

Queen Nakia’s Schemes Continue

Queen Nakia remains the primary antagonist. In earlier episodes, she used a spell on Prince Zannanza to drive him toward his darkest impulses, and her obsession with controlling the Hittite succession remains the biggest threat to Yuri and Kail. Episode 12 reinforces that Nakia has more plans in motion, even as the external war ends.

Kail and Yuri’s Relationship

The episode delivers one of the most talked-about scenes of the first cour: Prince Mattiwaza forcibly kisses Yuri in front of Kail. In the manga, Kail is visibly distraught during this moment, but the anime’s adaptation received criticism for Kail’s muted facial reaction. The scene is a turning point that highlights the growing romantic tension between Kail and Yuri, as well as the external forces trying to tear them apart.

Zannanza’s Dark Turn

Prince Zannanza, Kail’s brother, continues to struggle under the spell Nakia placed on him. His descent into darker behavior was a key subplot of the first cour, and episode 12 reinforces that he remains a wild card in the Hittite court. His actions in future episodes are set to complicate the succession crisis further.

The Aftermath of War

With the Mitanni conflict resolved, the Hittite army returns victorious. Yuri accompanies them back to Hattusa, where she must navigate the political fallout. The episode ends with the war concluded but the personal and political battles far from over. A letter from Egypt arrives in the next episode, introducing a new diplomatic crisis and new characters including Ramses, who will become Kail’s greatest rival.

Character Progress Breakdown

Yuri Suzuki (Mirai Tachibana): Yuri ends the first cour with the means to return home, but her emotional attachment to Kail and the Hittite people leaves her torn. She has grown from a confused modern teenager into a figure who commands respect in the ancient world.

Prince Kail (Wataru Kato): Kail fulfills his promise to reach Yuri, but the episode’s ending leaves their future uncertain. His role as military leader is solidified, but his personal feelings for Yuri remain unresolved.

Queen Nakia (Aya Uchida): Nakia’s schemes continue to drive the plot. Her manipulation of Zannanza and her hold over the palace show she remains the most dangerous figure in Hattusa.

Prince Zannanza (Shoya Chiba): Zannanza’s internal conflict deepens as Nakia’s spell takes hold. His actions in the first cour finale suggest a tragic trajectory ahead.

Prince Mattiwaza (Kosuke Toriumi): Mattiwaza’s aggressive pursuit of Yuri creates a direct rivalry with Kail. His role as a Mitanni prince and his obsession with Yuri make him a persistent threat.

Ilbani (Tomoaki Maeno): Ilbani serves as a loyal ally to Kail, providing strategic support during the Carchemish siege.

Urhi (Koji Yusa): Urhi’s political maneuvering continues to complicate the Hittite court, and his motivations remain ambiguous.

Red River Episode 13 Preview: “A Letter from Egypt”

Episode 13 opens the second cour with a new diplomatic crisis. A letter arrives in the Hittite Empire from Egypt, sent by the widowed queen who proposes marriage to a Hittite prince. Kail is the first choice, but at Urhi’s instigation, the prince who will travel to Egypt is decided through a chariot race. This event introduces Ramses, the Egyptian general who will become Kail’s greatest rival.

The second cour’s opening theme is “Akatsuki no Hoshi” performed by Nana Mizuki, who also joins the cast as Ursula, a peasant girl forced to impersonate the goddess Ishtar. New characters include Judah Haspasrupi (voiced by Shun Horie) and Ramses (voiced by Soma Saito).

Red River Full Cast and Crew

Cast:

• Mirai Tachibana as Yuri
• Wataru Kato as Kail Muršili
• Hiroki Nanami as Narrator / Satoshi Himuro
• Aya Uchida as Queen Nakia
• Shoya Chiba as Zannanza Hattušili
• Tomoaki Maeno as Ilbani
• Koji Yusa as Urhi
• Kosuke Toriumi as Prince Mattiwaza
• Tomohiro Ono as Kikkuri
• Shiki Aoki as Hadi
• Natsumi Kawaida as Ryui
• Misato Matsuoka as Shala
• Haruki Ishiya as Kash
• Junya Enoki as Rusafa
• Shinichiro Kamio as Mittannamuwa
• Soma Saito as Ramses
• Shun Horie as Judah Haspasrupi
• Nana Mizuki as Ursula
• Minami Takayama as Yuri’s mother
• Kazuhiko Inoue as Yuri’s father

Staff:

• Director: Kosuke Kobayashi
• Series Composition: Yoriko Tomita
• Character Design: Kenji Fujisaki
• Historical Supervision: Kimiyoshi Matsumura, Daisuke Yoshida
• Animation Production: Tatsunoko Production

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