The Vermilion Mask has been confirmed for a two-part anime series airing October 2026, along with a new key visual and teaser trailer.The Vermilion Mask is an action-packed masked battle fantasy anime written by Dr. Poro and illustrated by Nabana Nab, and is currently serialized as a manga in “Young King OURs” from Shonen Gahousha.
Led by Tetsuaki Watanabe, director of the hit series Blue Lock (Season 1) and the acclaimed titles Mermaid Rhapsody and Prophecy of Nayuta (Prime Video) from the buzzworthy Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26, this title brings together a team of sharp, up-and-coming young creators, and the buzz around its potential is only growing.
The Vermilion Mask is a masked battle fantasy, in which the characters face powerful foes, regret, and a cruel fate. The main character, Peru, is a pupil of a legendary mask maker. Peru has a dark history of once being controlled by a powerful mask and unintentionally killing his friends and master. Determined to make sure that such a tragedy never happens again, he embarks on a journey to destroy all of his master’s masks, which are spread across the world. He eventually meets friends that he can trust, and an epic battle against an impossible enemy begins!
The determination of the three main characters – the protagonist Peru, and his friends Sona and Mok – is depicted in the KV. The teaser trailer provides the first look at the anime footage. Audiences get a glimpse into an epic battle scene that showcases the powers gained from the mask.
In addition, volumes 1-3 of the original manga can be read for free on COMIC Y-OURS to enjoy ahead of the anime release.
The Vermilion Mask is described as follows:
“The Mask” gives power to anyone who wears it.
At times, that means endless possibility, or unimaginable tragedy…
Peru, pupil of the legendary mask maker Gaston Roux, becomes controlled by the “Mask of the Warrior God,” and unintentionally kills his friends, and even his own master.
In order to prevent this type of tragedy from reoccurring, Peru swears to destroy all of Gaston’s masks that are spread around the world. Confronting the sins that he has committed, he embarks on his voyage. Meeting new friends, then confronting powerful foes. The boy continues on. Until the day he can atone for his sins against his master.
Resist.
Your enemies.
Your fate.
Your regrets.
The Characters
Peru
Pupil of the legendary mask maker, Gaston Roux, Peru has a dark past of becoming controlled by the power of a mask, and unintentionally killing his master and friends. He embarks on a journey to destroy all of Gaston’s masks, in order to prevent this tragedy from ever happening again.
Sona
Sona is the former princess of Lisblanc. Although she witnessed her mother being killed in front of her, she continues to have strength inside of her and has not lost her positivity. She decides to leave her hometown and join Peru’s journey in order to help him.
Mok
Mok is a young man who is unable to remove the Mask of Smoke. Although he can control smoke thanks to the mask’s power, his body also requires that he smokes regularly. He joins Peru’s journey in order to remove the mask.
Staff for The Vermilion Mask was announced as follows:
Anime Staff
- Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe
- Assistant Director: Gai Hazako
- Series Composition: Daisuke Ohigashi
- Story Supervision: Dr. Poro Nabana Naba
- Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Hisashi Higashijima
- Sound Director: Goh Fumiyuki
- Music: Alisa Okehazama
- Anime Production: One Double-O studio
For more information on The Vermilion Mask, follow them via the following official links:
- English Website https://the-vermilion-mask.com/en/
- English X https://x.com/vermilion_EN
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vermilionmask_anime
Source: Press Release
