The Vermilion Mask
| The Vermilion Mask | |
First tankōbon volume cover | |
| 朱色の仮面 (Shuiro no Kamen) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Dr.Poro |
| Illustrated by | Nabana Naba |
| Published by | Shōnen Gahōsha |
| English publisher |
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| Imprint | Young King Comics |
| Magazine | Young King OURs |
| Original run | February 27, 2021 – present |
| Volumes | 8 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Tetsuaki Watanabe |
| Written by | Daisuke Ōhigashi |
| Music by | Arisa Okehazama |
| Studio | 100studio |
| Original run | 2026 – scheduled |
The Vermilion Mask (Japanese: 朱色の仮面, Hepburn: Shuiro no Kamen) is a Japanese manga series written by Dr.Poro and illustrated by Nabana Naba. It has been serialized in Shōnen Gahōsha's seinen manga magazine Young King OURs since February 2021 and has been collected in eight tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation produced by 100studio is set to premiere in 2026.
Plot
Peru is an apprentice mask artisan that can make masks which grant the wearer powerful abilities. One day, Peru puts on one of the most powerful masks made by his master, causing him to go berserk and unintentionally kill his friends and master. Once he calms down, he regrets his actions and decides to destroy every mask his master made to atone.
Media
Manga
Written by Dr.Poro and illustrated by Nabana Naba, The Vermilion Mask began serialization in Shōnen Gahōsha's seinen manga magazine Young King OURs on February 27, 2021.[2] Its chapters have been collected into eight tankōbon volumes as of July 2025.[3] The series is licensed digitally in English by Orange Inc.[4]
| No. | Release date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 30, 2021[5] | 978-4-7859-6982-0 |
| 2 | February 28, 2022[6] | 978-4-7859-7089-5 |
| 3 | November 30, 2022[7] | 978-4-7859-7283-7 |
| 4 | May 30, 2023[8] | 978-4-7859-7405-3 |
| 5 | December 26, 2023[9] | 978-4-7859-7573-9 |
| 6 | May 30, 2024[10] | 978-4-7859-7675-0 |
| 7 | December 26, 2024[11] | 978-4-7859-7842-6 |
| 8 | July 7, 2025[3] | 978-4-7859-7970-6 |
Anime
An anime television series adaptation was announced at Anime Expo 2025. The series is set to be produced by 100studio and directed by Tetsuaki Watanabe, with Gai Hazako serving as assistant director, Daisuke Ōhigashi handling series composition, Hisashi Higashijima designing the characters, and Arisa Okehazama composing the music.[1] It is set to premiere in 2026.[12]
References
- ^ a b Pineda, Rafael Antonio; Mateo, Alex (July 5, 2025). "The Vermillion Mask Action Manga Gets Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ a b Dr.Poro×那波なばな、仮面バトルファンタジー「朱色の仮面」がOURSで開幕. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. February 27, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ a b 朱色の仮面 第8巻 (in Japanese). Shōnen Gahōsha. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ^ Cayanan, Joanna (September 3, 2024). "Orange Inc. Launches e-Bookstore Service emaqi in U.S., Canada; Reveals Partnership with Shueisha". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ 朱色の仮面 第1巻 (in Japanese). Shōnen Gahōsha. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ 朱色の仮面 第2巻 (in Japanese). Shōnen Gahōsha. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ 朱色の仮面 第3巻 (in Japanese). Shōnen Gahōsha. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ 朱色の仮面 第4巻 (in Japanese). Shōnen Gahōsha. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ 朱色の仮面 第5巻 (in Japanese). Shōnen Gahōsha. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ 朱色の仮面 第6巻 (in Japanese). Shōnen Gahōsha. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ 朱色の仮面 第7巻 (in Japanese). Shōnen Gahōsha. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ Hazra, Adriana (January 19, 2026). "The Vermillion Mask Anime Debuts This Year". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
External links
- Official anime website (in Japanese)
- The Vermilion Mask (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia