An anime adaptation of Vermilion Mask, the dark fantasy series by Nabana Naba and illustrated by Dr. Poro, has officially been announced. Alongside the reveal, a teaser visual, staff details, and commemorative illustrations by both creators have been unveiled.
To celebrate the announcement, original creator Dr. Poro and manga artist Nabana Naba shared special illustrations, thanking fans for their continued support.
Teaser PV:
Teaser Visual:
Special illustrations:
STAFF:
Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe (Blue Lock, Season 1)
Assistant Director: Gai Hazako
Series Composition: Daisuke Ohigashi (Fate/strange Fake)
Story Supervision: Nabana Naba, Dr. Poro
Character Design・Story Supervision: Hisashi Higashijima (Mashle: Magic and Muscles)
Sound Director: Fumiyuki Goh (Kaiju No.8, Overlord)
Music: Arisa Okehazama (Jujutsu Kaisen, The Apothecary Diaries)
Animation Production: 100studio
STAFF COMMENTS:
Dr. Poro (Original Story Author) : “An anime adaptation—this is thanks to every reader who’s supported us along the way. I hope you’ll enjoy watching Peru and the others come to life on screen. I’ll keep doing my best to bring you even more exciting developments in the story!”
Nabana Naba (Manga Artist): “Thank you! Thank you! Whether you discovered ‘The Vermilion Mask’ through the manga or the anime, I truly believe you’ll enjoy what we’ve created! I’m deeply grateful to the production team for their heartfelt involvement in this project! It would make me so happy if we can all enjoy ‘The Vermilion Mask’ together! Yoropiku!”
Tetsuaki Watanabe (Director): “Hello, I’m Tetsuaki Watanabe, the director of the upcoming anime adaptation of The Vermillion Mask.
I’ve been a huge fan of the original manga for a long time, and I was so determined to bring it to life as an anime myself that I persistently pitched the idea to 100studio—and thanks to their support, the project has become a reality. I’d like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone involved! The series has a unique and fascinating premise, unlike anything else—masks that grant their wearers special abilities—and the story constantly keeps you on the edge of your seat. Each mask becomes the centerpiece of gripping drama, where richly compelling characters clash with their own motives, inner conflicts, and schemes. As a reader and fan myself, I’ve been following the series from the very beginning!”
SYNOPSIS:
The Mask of the Warrior God, the Mask of the Spider, the Mask of the Flame Dragon, the Mask of Courage, the Vermilion Mask―
“The “masks” grant power to those who wear them.
Sometimes they unlock limitless potential―other times, they unleash unimaginable calamity.
Peru, apprentice to the legendary mask artisan Gaston Lou,
loses control when possessed by the “Mask of the Warrior God.”
In his frenzied state, he accidentally kills both his companions and his master.
Crushed by despair, Peru resolves to destroy every mask crafted by his late master, now scattered across the world.
He embarks on a journey of atonement, confronting the weight of his sins.
“Calling it atonement probably makes it sound noble,
but let’s be real―it’s nothing that fancy.”
Encounters with friends, clashes with formidable foes―.
The Mask Battle Fantasy Begins!
Source: Press Release
© Nabana Naba, Dr.Poro, SHONENGAHOSHA / “The Vermilion Mask” Production Committee
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