The masked battle manga fantasy The Vermilion Mask has been transformed into a two-part animated project, set to premiere in October on Crunchyroll. Written by Dr. Poro and illustrated by Nabana Naba, this series has been serialized as a manga in Young King Ours by Shonen Gahousha since 2021.
Under the direction of Tetsuaki Watanabe (Blue Lock, Season 1; Mermaid Rhapsody, Prophecy of Nayuta), the anime showcases character designs by chief animation director Hisashi Higashijima, with music composed by Alisa Okehazama. The animation production studio is One Double-O. The show is set to premiere on ytv and Nippon TV in Japan, with Crunchyroll handling the streaming of the two-part series.
The Vermillion Mask tells a story of masked battle fantasy, where characters confront formidable foes, deep-seated regrets, and harsh destinies. The protagonist, Peru, is an apprentice to a legendary mask maker. With a troubled past of being controlled by a powerful mask and accidentally causing the deaths of his friends and mentor, he is determined to prevent such a tragedy from recurring. He sets out on a quest to destroy all of his master’s masks, which are scattered around the globe. Along the way, he encounters trustworthy allies, leading to an epic confrontation with an insurmountable adversary!
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Watch the trailer below:
© Nabana Naba, Dr. Poro, SHONENGAHOSHA/ The Vermilion Mask Production Committee
