The Vermilion Mask Confirmed for Two-Part Anime Airing October 2026
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 26, 2026 – 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.
Watch the teaser trailer here: https://youtu.be/dEvVh0GviV0
The Vermillion 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.
Series Introduction
“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.
Character Introductions
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.
Original Title Information
Manga: Nabana Naba Original Work: Dr.Poro
The Vermillion Mask (Serialized in “Young King Ours” from Shonen Gahousha)
Volumes 1~7 on sale now! Volume 8 will go on sale on July 7!
Anime Staff
Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe
Assistant Director: Gai Hazako
Series Composition: Daisuke Ōhigashi
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
Anime Official Website/Social Media
English Website https://the-vermilion-mask.com/en/
English X https://x.com/vermilion_EN
TikTok https://www.TikTok.com/@vermilionmask_anime
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