Shuiro no Kamen Manga Gets Anime Adaptation!
Get ready, because a new anime is on the horizon! During a panel hosted by Yomiuri TV at Anime Expo 2025, it was officially announced that the popular manga *Shuiro no Kamen* by Dr.Poro and Nabana Naba is getting an anime adaptation. The good news is, it’s already in production! Fans were treated to a sneak peek with a teaser visual and an announcement promo during the panel. This series, also known by its English title *The Vermilion Mask*, is gearing up to jump from the page to the screen.
Meet the Creative Team
Bringing this exciting story to life is a talented crew. The key staff involved in the *Shuiro no Kamen* anime adaptation were revealed:
| Role | Name | Notable Works |
| :———————— | :—————- | :———————————————— |
| Director | Watanabe Tetsuaki | **Blue Lock** |
| Assistant Director | Hasako Kai | **Maou 2099** (Chief Director) |
| Series Composition | Oohigashi Daisuke | **Noblesse** (Script) |
| Story Composition | Dr.Poro, Nabana Naba | (Original Manga Creators) |
| Character Design, Chief Animation Director | Higashijima Hisashi | **Mashle: Magic and Muscles** |
| Sound Director | Gou Fumiyuki | **Kaijuu 8-gou** |
| Music | Okehazama Alisa | **Kusuriya no Hitorigoto** (The Apothecary Diaries)|
| Studio | 100studio | |
It looks like a solid team is assembling to adapt Dr.Poro and Nabana Naba’s work.
About the Original Manga
The source material, the *Shuiro no Kamen* manga, kicked off its serialization in Young King OURs magazine back in February 2021. Penned by Dr.Poro and illustrated by Nabana Naba, this action fantasy has been building its world and story since then. Publisher Shounen Gahousha has been releasing the volumes, with the seventh volume dropping in December 2024. Fans won’t have to wait too long for the next installment, as the eighth volume is scheduled to go on sale on July 7. For readers outside Japan, emaqi publishes the manga digitally in English.
Synopsis
Curious about what *Shuiro no Kamen* is all about? Here’s a look at the official synopsis:
The mask brings calamity. The mask revels in slaughter. The mask has a will of its own… Pelle, a traveling mask merchant, possesses the ability to craft mysterious masks that give its wearers unique powers. In a city shrouded in an eerie atmosphere, he encounters Sonah, a mysterious young girl. As revelations unfold and inner conflicts arise, a young boy takes his first steps forward! Immerse yourself in a thrilling mask battle fantasy! (Source: Orange Inc.)
Sounds like a thrilling ride filled with mystery and action!
Stay Connected
Want to keep up with all the latest news regarding the *Shuiro no Kamen* anime? Be sure to check out the official website at https://the-vermilion-mask.com/ and follow the official X account @vermilion_PR.
The original announcement was reported by Comic Natalie.
