During
the Yomiuri TV panel at the Anime Expo 2025, it was revealed that
the manga The Vermilion Mask, the work of Dr. Poro and Nabana
Naba, will be adapted into anime. Although a release date has
not yet been confirmed, the announcement was accompanied by a subtitled
promotional video and the introduction of the main production team.
A
first-class technical team
The
adaptation will be directed by Tetsuaki Watanabe (BLUE LOCK Season
1), with Gai Hazako as assistant director at 100studio.
The series will be composed by Daisuke Ohigashi (Fate/strange
Fake), while Hisashi Higashijima (MASHLE: MAGIC AND
MUSCLES) will oversee the story and character designs. Fumiyuki
Goh (Kaiju No. 8) will be the sound director and Arisa
Okehazama (JUJUTSU KAISEN) will compose the music.
According
to Watanabe, the authors have been directly involved in the development
of the script from its early stages, ensuring a faithful adaptation
that fans and new viewers alike will be able to enjoy.
A
history marked by tragedy and redemption
The
Vermilion Mask began
publication in February 2021 in Shonengahosha's Young King
Ours magazine, and to date has eight compilation volumes.
The story revolves around Peru, apprenticed to legendary mask
artisan Gaston Lou. After being possessed by the "Mask
of the Warrior God", he loses control and accidentally
murders his master and companions.
Ravaged by
guilt, Peru embarks on a mission of redemption: to destroy all the
masks created by his master, which have been scattered around the world. Each
possesses immense and dangerous power, capable of granting amazing
abilities or causing unimaginable catastrophes.
An epic
battle for masks begins
On its
journey, Peru will face powerful enemies and meet unexpected
allies, while the fate of the world hangs in the balance. This
action-fantasy story promises thrilling showdowns and intense
psychological drama in every episode.
The
official website and the X account (formerly Twitter) are now available to
follow all the news of the project. The authors also shared commemorative
illustrations following the announcement.
