The anime adaptation of The Vermilion Mask received its first main trailer during Crunchyroll 's panel at Anime Expo 2026. The video also confirmed new cast members and offered a brand new preview of the production, which premieres in October 2026.
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Furthermore, the anime The Vermilion Mask will be shown in two consecutive parts, totaling two parts throughout its broadcast. Crunchyroll has already confirmed that it will stream the anime simultaneously with the Japanese premiere, expanding the reach of the work to an international audience.
The anime is directed by Tetsuaki Watanabe, known for his work on the first season of Blue Lock, and produced by 100Studio. Daisuke Ohigashi is supervising the script, while Hisashi Higashijima is responsible for character design. Arisa Okehazama is composing the soundtrack for The Vermilion Mask anime.
Synopsis
The story follows Peru, an apprentice mask maker who loses control after using a cursed mask. The incident results in the death of his master and allies. Consumed by guilt, he embarks on a journey to destroy dangerous artifacts created in the past.
However, the original Dr. Poro and Nabana Naba manga debuted in Young King Ours magazine in February 2021. Ultimately, the work has eight collected volumes released in Japan.
