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Details
- Genre: Historical, Fantasy, Romance, Time Travel, Adventure, Shoujo.
- Age: Teenagers (13+) to Young Adult (16+).
- Author: Chie Shinohara.
- Number of chapters: 96 chapters (28 tankōbon volumes).
- Status: Completed.
Main character name:
- Yuuri Suzuki: The female protagonist, a Japanese high school girl who time-traveled to the ancient Hittite Empire.
- Kail Mursili: The third prince of the Hittite Empire, who later became Pharaoh and is Yuuri's lover.
- Nakia: The first wife of King Suppiluliuma I, who summoned Yuuri back in time to serve as a sacrifice for her ambitions.
- Urhi Shalma: One of Queen Nakia's retainers, who often causes trouble for Yuuri.
- Ramses: Prince of Egypt, who also has feelings for Yuuri.
- Story: "Red Moon" tells the story of Yuuri Suzuki, a normal high school girl in modern Japan. One day, while hanging out with her friends, she is suddenly pulled through a puddle and transported to the past, to the ancient Hittite Empire around the 14th century BC. Yuuri is summoned by Queen Nakia, an ambitious and evil woman, to be used as a sacrifice to curse the other princes and put her son on the throne.
Fortunately, Yuuri is saved by Prince Kail Mursili, the third prince of the Hittite Empire. Kail is intelligent, brave, and far-sighted. He recognizes Yuuri's uniqueness and value, not only because she comes from the future, but also because of her intelligence and kindness. Yuuri gradually becomes an important part of Kail's life and the Hittite court.
Throughout the story, Yuuri faces numerous plots and dangers from Queen Nakia, who seeks to eliminate her. She is also caught up in the power struggles between nations, especially between the Hittites and Egypt. Yuuri, with her knowledge from modern times, has repeatedly helped Kail and the Hittite Empire in wars and solve internal problems, from improving agriculture to curing diseases.
The relationship between Yuuri and Kail gradually develops from protection and gratitude to deep love. Yuuri is not only a lover but also a life partner, a trusted advisor for Kail on her path to becoming a great Pharaoh. She also befriends many people in the royal court and the people, establishing a solid position for herself in this ancient world.
The series stands out with its combination of historical, fantasy and romance elements. It vividly recreates ancient civilizations, fierce wars, and complex political intrigue. At the same time, the love story between Yuuri and Kail, along with Yuuri's journey of maturity, has created a classic work loved by many readers.