The anime adaptation of The Vermilion Mask (JP: 朱色の仮面, Shuiro no Kamen), currently serialized in Young King OURS (Shonengahosha), has officially been announced. In this fantasy tale, masks grant powerful abilities to those who wear them. A young boy obtains such a mask and embarks on a journey of redemption—meeting allies, confronting enemies, and engaging in intense mask-driven battles.

A new teaser visual, staff details, and celebratory comments and illustrations from manga artist Nabana Naba and original creator Dr.Poro have also been released to commemorate the anime's announcement.

The teaser visual depicts the protagonist, Peru, in the moment just before donning his mask—his dynamic posture brimming with tension and hinting at the explosive action to come.

The anime will be produced by 100studio, a global animation label under Wondible Studio. The creative team brings together top-tier talent, including:

Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe (Blue Lock Season 1)
Series Composition: Daisuke Daito (Fate/strange Fake)
Character Design/Chief Animation Director: Hisashi Higashijima (Mashle: Magic and Muscles)
Music: Arisa Okehazama (Jujutsu Kaisen, The Apothecary Diaries)

Comments from the Creators

Dr.Poro (Original Story)
An anime adaptation! It’s all thanks to the incredible support from our readers!
I hope you enjoy watching Peru and his friends come to life on screen!
I’ll keep working hard to deliver even more exciting developments moving forward!

Nabana Naba (Manga Artist)
I'm so grateful! Whether you discovered The Vermilion Mask through the manga or the anime, I truly believe you'll enjoy it either way.
The production team has poured so much love into this project, and I'm beyond thankful.
I hope everyone joins in and has fun with The Vermilion Mask! Yoropiku!

Tetsuaki Watanabe (Director)
I’m Tetsuaki Watanabe, honored to serve as director.
I’ve loved the original work for a long time and was determined to adapt it myself—so I pushed hard for this project with 100studio, and here we are!
Thank you to everyone who made this possible.
The unique thrill of using masks to unleash a variety of powers, the gripping, ever-evolving story, the drama centered around each mask, and the rich inner conflicts of the characters—this series is packed with highlights.
Both creators, Dr.Poro and Nabana Naba, have been closely involved in the script meetings from the start.
Whether you’ve read the manga or not, the anime is designed for everyone to enjoy.
Our team is made up of passionate young talent—most of whom are huge fans of the manga themselves!
We’re pouring everything into this project, and I can’t wait for you to join Peru on his grand mask-filled adventure!

Hiroya Nakata (Producer, Yomiuri TV)
I still remember the thrill I felt reading the manga for the first time—it was so intense I immediately contacted Shonengahosha.
I'm thrilled we can finally announce the anime!
With a team full of young, creative talent, this project is one to look forward to.

Source : ORICON NEWS