YTV Group announced today that an anime adaptation of The Vermilion Mask, the acclaimed manga series serialized in YOUNGKING OURS (Shonengahosha), is officially in production. The announcement came as part of YTV’s industry panel which included a first look at the teaser visual / PV, commentary from the series creator, and details on the staff.
The teaser visual features introductions of a few key series characters and animated manga panels. You can watch the official PV below:
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The Vermilion Mask follows apprentice mask maker Peru, who loses control under the influence of a powerful cursed mask and takes the life of his master and comrades. Peru sets off on a journey of guilt and redemption with the ultimate goal of destroying the legendary masks his master once crafted, crossing paths with unlikely allies and deadly foes. The teaser / PV shows Peru preparing to mask up and battle an enemy, hinting at the action of the series and the kinds of fights that are to come.
The anime is produced by global animation label 100studio (WOW Studio). Tetsuaki Watanabe (director of BLUE LOCK Season 1) is directing the series with Gai Hazako as assistant director. Daisuke Ohigashi (Fate/strange Fake) is in charge of series composition. Hisashi Higashijima (Mashle: Magic and Muscles) is handling character design. Fumiyuki Goh (Kaiju No.8, Overlord) is in charge of sound design while Arisa Okehazama (Jujutsu Kaisen, The Apothecary Diaries) is composing the music.
To commemorate the announcement, special illustrations from original creator Dr. Poro and manga artist Nabana Naba have been released, expressing their gratitude to fans for their continued support.
The original story author, Dr. Poro, commented on the announcement, saying “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!”
Manga artist Nabana Naba said “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!”
Hiroya Nakata, a producer for Yomiuri TV, said “I still vividly remember the thrill I felt when I first read the original manga―it was so exciting, I immediately reached out to Shonengahosha. I’m thrilled we can finally announce the anime adaptation!”
No information about the exact release date of the anime has been released. Volumes 1–7 of the manga available now; Volume 8 releases July 7, 2025.
Source: Press Release
© Nabana Naba, Dr.Poro, SHONENGAHOSHA / “The Vermilion Mask” Production Committee
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