The Vermilion Mask anime announces split-cour release schedule

The anime adaptation of the manga series ‘The Vermilion Mask’ will be released in two parts. The first cour, consisting of 12 episodes, is scheduled to premiere on October 10, 2026, airing on Yomiuri TV and NTV in Japan. The second cour is confirmed to begin in April 2027.

Produced by 100studio and directed by Tetsuaki Watanabe, the series follows Peru, an apprentice who becomes possessed by a cursed mask. After accidentally killing his master and peers, Peru embarks on a journey to destroy all masks created by his former master to prevent further tragedy. The series will be available for international streaming via Crunchyroll.

The original manga, written by Dr. Poro and illustrated by Nabana Naba, has been serialized in Young King Ours since February 2021.