Two New Voices for Red River Anime: Sōma Saitō and Shun Horie
Two more important names have joined the cast of the anime adaptation of Chie Shinohara's legendary shōjo manga Red River. According to Anime News Network, Sōma Saitō will voice Egyptian general User Ramses, and Shun Horie will voice young Hittite prince Juda. The announcement was summarized as: "Saitō voices Egyptian general User Ramses; Horie voices young Hittite prince Juda."
Red River is a historical romance classic published in Shogakukan's Sho-Comi magazine between 1995 and 2002, consisting of 28 volumes. The story follows high school student Yuri, who is transported from modern Japan to the ancient Hittite Empire, and her adventures alongside Prince Kail. The manga won the 45th Shogakukan Manga Award in 2000, proving to be one of the most important works of its genre.
The newly announced characters play important roles in the political balance between the Egyptian and Hittite courts. User Ramses, as a prominent general on the Egyptian front, is influential in Yuri and Kail's journey, while Juda, as the young prince of the Hittite dynasty, is involved in court intrigues. The choice of these two characters shows that the adaptation is progressing while preserving the depth of the main story.
Sōma Saitō is known for his performances as Atsushi Nakajima in Bungo Stray Dogs and Toge Inumaki in Jujutsu Kaisen, while Shun Horie is a name well known to anime fans for his role as Kazuya Kinoshita in Rent-A-Girlfriend. The duo will bring Red River's strong supporting characters to life.
The anime adaptation of Red River is a major event for shōjo fans who have been waiting for an anime for many years. Announced in 2025, the adaptation coincides with a period in which classic shōjo manga from the '90s and 2000s are being brought back to the screen. More details about the release date, production studio, and main cast are expected to be shared in the coming months.
