The Vermilion Mask

Also known as: Shuiro no Kamen / 朱色の仮面

The Vermilion Mask is a TV series by 100studio that premiered in Fall 2026. It is currently airing with 3 episodes released so far of about 24 minutes each. Episode 4 airs on October 31, 2026. Genres: Action, Drama, Supernatural. Average AniList score: 6.8/10.

Synopsis

"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.

(Source: The Vermillion Mask English Site)

The Vermilion Mask episodes

  1. Episode 1: Peru the Mask Maker — aired October 10, 2026
  2. Episode 2: Mask of the War God — aired October 17, 2026
  3. Episode 3: The Mask of Smoke — aired October 24, 2026

Main characters

  • Peru D'Arrest (Main) — voiced by Taihi Kimura
  • Sonarue Maywood (Main) — voiced by Yuuki Yamamoto
  • Mok Sharib (Supporting) — voiced by Kazuki Ura
  • Gouon (Supporting) — voiced by Takanori Hoshino
  • Totoque (Supporting) — voiced by Wataru Komada
  • Hien (Supporting) — voiced by Kenji Nojima
  • Gaston Roux (Supporting) — voiced by Kazuhiko Inoue
  • Zent (Supporting) — voiced by Junya Enoki
  • Lasgarl (Supporting) — voiced by Aoi Koga
  • Clown (Supporting) — voiced by Yuuki Shin

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Genres: Action, Drama, Supernatural · Season: Fall 2026