The Vermilion Mask Anime Begins Its Dark Fantasy Story This October

The wait is almost over for fans of dark fantasy. The Vermilion Mask is officially hitting screens on October 10, 2026. The premiere episode, titled Peru, The Mask Maker, will be available to stream on Crunchyroll. It marks the start of a gritty story based on the manga by Dr. Poro.

The story follows a young mask maker named Peru d’Arrest. His life turns upside down when one of his master’s mysterious creations possesses him. This event leaves him with a heavy sense of guilt and a dangerous new reality to face.

This first episode does a great job of introducing the supernatural rules of the story. Fans can look forward to seeing how Peru handles his new burden as he commits to destroying the rest of his master’s cursed masks. It promises to be an intense ride.