In modern times, a typical teenager named Yuri is unexpectedly transported to ancient Anatolia during the Hittite empire. The queen there has an intense desire to sacrifice Yuri as part of her plan to eliminate all rivals except her own son and secure the throne for herself. Fortunately, Prince Kail arrives in time to save Yuri from the queen's clutches. Although he promises to return Yuri home, their mutual feelings and the queen's relentless pursuit of them both delay their departure.
Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori was published in English as Red River by VIZ Media from May 26, 2004 to January 12, 2010.