Popular Manga “Shu Iro no Kamen” Gets Anime Adaptation! Produced by 100studio (One Double O Studio)
Get ready, anime fans! The popular battle fantasy manga, *Shu Iro no Kamen*, is officially getting an anime adaptation. The series, currently serialized in *Young King Ours* (Shonen Gahosha), is being brought to life by the animation studio 100studio (One Double O Studio). To celebrate the announcement, a stunning teaser visual and special illustrations commemorating the anime’s decision have been revealed.
The anime adaptation of the manga *Shu Iro no Kamen* has been decided. Animation production will be handled by 100studio (One Double O Studio), and a teaser visual and illustrations commemorating the anime adaptation have been released.
*Shu Iro no Kamen* plunges us into a world centered around mysterious “masks” that grant their wearers incredible abilities. The story follows a young boy who gains one of these masks and embarks on a journey of atonement. Along the way, he meets new friends and faces off against formidable foes. The protagonist, Per, is an apprentice to the legendary mask craftsman, Gaston Roo. Tragically, after being controlled by a mask, Per loses his reason and goes on a rampage, unintentionally killing his companions and his beloved master. Plunged into despair, Per resolves to travel the world and destroy the masks created by his master.
The newly released teaser visual captures a dramatic moment as Per is about to don a mask. His dynamic posture hints at the intense battles that lie ahead, promising an exciting start to the anime.
In addition to the teaser, special illustrations from the manga artist, Naba Nabana, and the original story creator, Dr. Poro, celebrating the anime adaptation have also been released. Both creators shared their excitement with comments for the fans.
Anime Staff Details
The main staff bringing *Shu Iro no Kamen* to the screen include director Watanabe Tetumei, known for his work on *Blue Lock* (Season 1). The series composition will be handled by Oodaito Daisuke (*Fate/strange Fake*), while Higashijima Hisasi (*Mashle: Magic and Muscles*) will be in charge of character design and serve as chief animation director. The music will be composed by Okehazama Arisa, recognized for her scores in hits like *Jujutsu Kaisen* and *The Apothecary Diaries*. As mentioned, the animation production is by 100studio.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Watanabe Tetumei |
| Assistant Director | Habasako Gai |
| Series Composition | Oodaito Daisuke |
| Story Supervision | Dr. Poro, Naba Nabana |
| Character Design / Chief Animation Director | Higashijima Hisasi |
| Sound Director | Gou Humitaka |
| Music | Okehazama Arisa |
| Animation Production | 100studio |
Messages from the Creators and Producer
Hear what the creative team and producer have to say about the upcoming anime!
Dr. Poro (Original Story)
An anime adaptation! This is all thanks to everyone who has supported us! Please enjoy watching Per and the others moving dynamically on the screen! I’ll keep working hard to create even more exciting developments in the future!
Naba Nabana (Manga)
Gratitude! So much gratitude! I believe both those who discovered *Shu Iro no Kamen* through the manga and those who will discover it through the anime will be able to enjoy it! I’m also incredibly thankful that everyone involved in the production is putting so much love into it! I’d be thrilled if everyone enjoys *Shu Iro no Kamen* together! Yoropiku (a casual way of saying please)!
Watanabe Tetumei (Director)
I am Watanabe Tetumei, and I will be serving as the director for this project. I absolutely love the original *Shu Iro no Kamen* and desperately wanted to bring it to anime myself, so I pushed hard to discuss the project with 100studio, and we were able to make it happen. Thank you to everyone involved! The concept of wearing masks to gain various abilities is uniquely interesting compared to other works, and the story constantly keeps you wondering what will happen next. There are so many highlights, including the drama unfolding around each mask, the characters’ intentions, their struggles, and their strategies. As a reader and fan myself, I’ve been following the original manga all along! Furthermore, for the anime version, the original authors, Dr. Poro and Naba Nabana-sensei, participated in the meetings from the series composition and script stages, allowing us to have close exchanges. The content is designed for everyone to enjoy, whether you’ve read the manga or not. The production team, mainly consisting of young but talented staff, is putting their full passion into the production! (Most of the staff are big fans of the original manga, lol!) Please look forward to Per and his companions’ grand adventure surrounding the masks!!
Nakata Hiroya (Producer, Yomiuri Television)
When I first read the original manga, I remember feeling an incredible sense of excitement and immediately contacting Shonen Gahosha-san. We can finally announce the anime adaptation! Please look forward to the staff team, composed of young talents.
About “Shu Iro no Kamen”
Synopsis
The Mask of the Martial God, the Mask of the Spider, the Mask of the Flame Dragon, the Mask of Courage, the Shu Iro no Kamen (Vermilion Mask) — These “masks” grant power to those who wear them. At times, they expand possibilities infinitely, and at times, they bring unimaginable disaster. Per, an apprentice to the legendary mask craftsman Gaston Roo, is manipulated by the “Mask of the Martial God” he happened to pick up, loses his reason, goes on a rampage, and unintentionally kills his companions and his master. Filled with despair, Per resolves to destroy the masks his master made that are scattered throughout the world. Facing the great sin he committed, he embarks on a journey. “Calling it atonement sounds cool, but it’s not that grand of a thing.” Encounters with friends, and confrontations with powerful enemies — The Mask Battle Fantasy begins!
Original Work Information
Manga: Naba Nabana
Original Story: Dr. Poro
*Shu Iro no Kamen* (Serialized in Shonen Gahosha’s *Young King Ours*)
Volumes 1-7 are currently on sale! Volume 8 is scheduled to be released on July 7th!
(C) Naba Nabana・Dr. Poro・Shonen Gahosha / Shu Iro no Kamen Production Committee
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