The upcoming dark fantasy anime The Vermilion Mask has unveiled its first full trailer, introducing the series’ main Japanese voice cast ahead of its October 2026 premiere. The anime is set to stream on Crunchyroll
You can watch the new trailer below:
The new promotional video introduces Peru, a young mask craftsman burdened by the tragedy of killing his own master after the creation of the Mask of the Warrior God. Determined to prevent another disaster, he vows to destroy every one of his master’s masks. The trailer also previews the series’ large-scale action sequences and the central conflict surrounding masks, destiny, and revenge
Peru d’Arrest is voiced by Taihi Kimura, who was recently announced as the voice of Chihiro Rokuhira in the upcoming Kagurabachi anime. Yuuki Yamamoto voices Sonarue Maywood, a former princess who joins Peru on his journey, while Kazuki Ura plays Mok Sharib, the wielder of the Mask of Smoke
The supporting cast includes Takanori Hoshino as Gouon, the ruler of Lisblanc and the world’s strongest swordsman; Wataru Komada as Totoque of the Lisblanc Governance Guard; Junya Enoki as Zent, Peru’s former senior pupil; Kazuhiko Inoue as the legendary mask craftsman Gaston; and Akio Otsuka as the Mask of the Warrior God, regarded as one of Gaston’s greatest creations
Reflecting on his role, Taihi Kimura said, “The past that Peru carries—and is held captive by—is so heavy that it is more than one young man could ever bear alone. Rather than simply empathizing with Peru, I approached the recording with the feeling of shouldering his past together with him
Yuuki Yamamoto said she was drawn to the story’s central question of how people come to forgive their own sins. She explained, “Sona, too, comes to face her own sins over the course of the story. I play her while reflecting deeply on her inner struggles! I hope you’ll enjoy the powerful action scenes, and on the acting side, I’d be delighted if you also pay attention to the subtle emotions and growth of the characters. I record every session standing up to the fate that bears down on Sona and the others, determined not to be defeated by it—so I hope you’ll look forward to it!”
Here is the official synopsis:
Resist. Your enemies. Your fate
“The Mask” gives power to those who wear it. At times that means endless possibility, or unimaginable tragedy. Peru, pupil of the legendary mask maker Gaston Roux, becomes controlled by the “Mask of the Warrior God” he happens to pick up, and unintentionally kills his friends and even his own master. In order to prevent this type of tragedy from reoccurring, Peru swears to destroy all of Gaston’s masks that are spread around the world. Confronting the sins that he has committed, he embarks on his voyage.
Meeting new friends, confronting powerful foes…The boy continues on. Until the day he can atone for his sins against his master.Thus, this masked-battle fantasy commences!
The Vermilion Mask adapts the manga which is currently serialised in Young King OURs magazine
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