Image: Naba Naba・Dr.Poro・Shōnen Gahōsha / Das Scharlachrote Masken-Produktionskomitee
AMBot | 03/27/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The TV anime adaptation "The Vermilion Mask" (original title: "Shuiro no Kamen"), based on the manga by Dr.Poro and Nabana Naba, offered its first look at animation scenes with the release of a teaser and a new key visual. The anime will begin airing in October on the nationwide network of Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV, as a split cour across two consecutive season blocks. The production side announced this on Friday.
The newly revealed key visual shows the three main characters: protagonist Perle, his friend Sonah, and companion Moku. Their faces reflect determination and a strong will. The also released teaser trailer unveils moving images from the series for the first time, offering a glimpse into action-packed battle scenes where the powers of the masks are utilized.
Accompanying the announcement, a free preview of the first three manga volumes was launched on the platform "COMIC Y-OURS". It was also announced that the series will be represented at AnimeJapan 2026 from March 28th to 29th at the ytv animation booth with visual presentations.
"The Vermilion Mask" is an action-packed fantasy story: Perle, a student of a legendary mask maker, is manipulated by a powerful mask and, as a result, unwillingly kills his companions and his master. Plagued by guilt, he embarks on a journey to destroy the masks created by his master all over the world.
Directing is Tetsuaki Watanabe, known for his work on the first season of "Blue Lock" as well as the short films "Mermaid Rhapsody" and "Nayuta of the Prophecy" from the anthology "Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26".
Further Information:
The newly revealed key visual shows the three main characters: protagonist Perle, his friend Sonah, and companion Moku. Their faces reflect determination and a strong will. The also released teaser trailer unveils moving images from the series for the first time, offering a glimpse into action-packed battle scenes where the powers of the masks are utilized.
Accompanying the announcement, a free preview of the first three manga volumes was launched on the platform "COMIC Y-OURS". It was also announced that the series will be represented at AnimeJapan 2026 from March 28th to 29th at the ytv animation booth with visual presentations.
"The Vermilion Mask" is an action-packed fantasy story: Perle, a student of a legendary mask maker, is manipulated by a powerful mask and, as a result, unwillingly kills his companions and his master. Plagued by guilt, he embarks on a journey to destroy the masks created by his master all over the world.
Directing is Tetsuaki Watanabe, known for his work on the first season of "Blue Lock" as well as the short films "Mermaid Rhapsody" and "Nayuta of the Prophecy" from the anthology "Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26".
Further Information:
- Production Studio: 100studio
[] Broadcast: Starting October 2026, Saturdays at 17:30 (JST) on the Yomiuri TV / Nippon TV Network (nationwide), as a split cour across two season blocks
[] Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe
[] Assistant Director: Kai Hasako
[] Series Composition: Daisuke Oohigashi
[] Story Supervision: Dr.Poro, Nabana Naba
[] Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Hisashi Higashijima
[] Sound Director: Fumiyuki Gou
[] Music: Arisa Okehazama
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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