FUMESCANS – The upcoming anime The Vermilion Mask has released another look at its story ahead of its October debut. The new promotional material includes a second main trailer, a fresh key visual, details about the opening and ending songs, as well as six additional voice actors. The series is scheduled to premiere on October 10, 2026, with Crunchyroll handling its international streaming.

The latest trailer gives viewers another glimpse into the mysterious world of the series while also introducing its musical themes. MAN WITH A MISSION will perform the opening song, titled “Firestarter,” while yutori provides the ending theme “Koe.” Both tracks are featured in the newly released promotional video.

The production is being led by director Tetsuaki Watanabe, with animation handled by One Double-O. Daisuke Ohigashi is responsible for series composition, while Hisashi Higashijima works on character designs and serves as chief animation director. Composer Alisa Okehazama is creating the series' music. The original creators, Dr. Poro and Nabana Naba, are also involved in supervising the story.

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The new announcement also expands the anime's voice cast. Kenji Nojima joins as Hien, alongside Aoi Koga as Lasgarl, Yuki Shin as Clown, Akihisa Wakayama as Rinne, Aya Endo as the Mask of Necromancy, and Yui Horie as Master.

Hien is connected to Lisblanc's Governance Guard and initially views Gouon as a father figure. His relationship with Peru changes dramatically after a particular incident, eventually causing him to develop hostility toward the protagonist. Meanwhile, Lasgarl is portrayed as a woman who enjoys reading and possesses the ability to manipulate sound through her mask. Her personality reportedly changes once she enters combat.

At the center of the anime is Peru d'Arrest, who is voiced by Taihi Kimura. The actor has also been announced as the voice of Chihiro Rokuhira in the upcoming KAGURABACHI anime. The newly introduced characters are expected to add further layers to the conflict surrounding Peru and the mysterious masks.

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The anime is adapted from the manga created by Dr. Poro and Nabana Naba. The series is serialized in Young King OURs, published by Shonengahosha, and currently has eight collected volumes. The upcoming television adaptation has also been confirmed as a two-part series, with its first cour beginning in October.

What Is Anime?

Anime is a term commonly used for Japanese animated productions, covering a wide variety of genres, storytelling styles, and target audiences. Unlike a specific genre, anime refers primarily to the medium and cultural tradition of animation associated with Japan.

Works can range from action and fantasy to romance, mystery, science fiction, and supernatural stories. The Vermilion Mask is an example of a Japanese animated adaptation based on an existing manga series.

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