The first main promotional video for the TV anime "The Vermilion Mask" (serialized in Shonen Gahosha's "Young King OURs"), for which the global animation label "100studio" (operated by HIKE Inc.) is handling animation production, has been released. We are also pleased to announce the cast members who will be voicing the main characters.

First Main PV

Cast

Per Dalest CV: Taito Kimura

Disciple of the legendary mask craftsman Gaston Lou. He has a past where he was manipulated by the power of a mask and unintentionally killed his master and friends. To prevent such tragedies from happening again, he embarks on a journey to destroy Gaston's mask.

Sonalie Maywood CV: Yuki Yamamoto

Former princess of Lisblanc. Despite a past where her mother was murdered before her eyes, she harbors inner strength and has not lost her cheerfulness. To help Per, she leaves her homeland and accompanies him on his journey.

Mok Sharib CV: Kazuaki Ura

A young man who can no longer remove the "Smoke Mask." While he can wield smoke with the mask's abilities, he has also developed a condition requiring regular smoking. He joins Per's journey with the goal of removing the mask.

Go-on CV: Takanori Hoshino

The current leader of Lisblanc. Renowned as the strongest swordsman in the world. Several months ago, he killed Sona's parents, who were the reigning monarchs, and took over the country. With overwhelming military power, he aims for world unification and is searching for skilled mask makers for this purpose. He possesses two of Gaston's masks, said to hold immense power.

Totok CV: Wataru Kōma

Captain of Lisblanc's First Command Unit. A ruthless man who, as Go-on's subordinate, imposes strict control on citizens under the guise of protecting them. His swordsmanship is exceptional.

Zent CV: Junya Enoki

Per's former fellow disciple. He trained under Gaston alongside Per, dreaming of becoming the world's greatest mask maker. He was like an older brother to Per, looking after him, but lost his life due to Per's rampage while being controlled by the "War God Mask."

Gaston CV: Kazuhiko Inoue

A legendary mask craftsman. Considered one of the world's top three mask makers and the master of Per, Zent, and others. He created numerous masks with powerful abilities. However, he lost his life due to Per's rampage while being controlled by the "War God Mask" he himself created.

War God Mask CV: Akio Otsuka

One of Gaston's greatest masterpieces. It possesses the name Bornalt and its own will. It was hidden by Gaston due to its extreme danger, but when Per accidentally obtained it, it manipulated him, causing the tragedy of killing Gaston and all his disciples. Due to its exquisite craftsmanship, the mask can speak on its own.

About the Work

Broadcast Information

To be broadcast nationwide on Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV

Starting October 2026! Saturdays at 5:30 PM (excluding some regions)

Introduction

Confront.

A powerful enemy. Your own destiny.

"Masks" that grant power to those who wear them.

They can expand possibilities infinitely, and at times, bring unimaginable disaster—.

Per, a disciple of the legendary mask craftsman Gaston Lou,

is manipulated by the "War God Mask" he casually picked up,

and unintentionally kills his friends and master.

To prevent such a tragedy from happening again,

Per decides to destroy Gaston's masks scattered across the world.

He embarks on a journey, confronting the sins he committed.

Meeting friends, and confronting powerful enemies—.

The boy continues to walk. Until the day he repays his master!

The mask battle fantasy begins!

Cast

Per Dalest: Taito Kimura

Sonalie Maywood: Yuki Yamamoto

Mok Sharib: Kazuaki Ura

Go-on: Takanori Hoshino

Totok: Wataru Kōma

Zent: Junya Enoki

Gaston: Kazuhiko Inoue

War God Mask: Akio Otsuka

Original Information

Manga: Nabana Naba, Original: Dr.Poro

"The Vermilion Mask" (serialized in Shonen Gahosha's "Young King OURs")

Volumes 1-8 now on sale!

Latest Volume 9 scheduled for release on July 6th (Mon)!

© Nabana Naba, Dr.Poro / SHONENGAHOSHA

Staff

Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe

Assistant Director: Gai Hasabe

Series Composition: Daisuke Daito

Story Supervision: Dr.Poro, Nabana Naba

Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Hisashi Higashijima

Sound Director: Fumiyuki Gou

Music: Arisa Okehazama

Animation Production: 100studio

Official Anime Website & SNS

[Japanese HP] https://the-vermilion-mask.com

[English HP] https://the-vermilion-mask.com/en/

[Japanese X] https://x.com/vermilion_PR

[English X] https://x.com/vermilion_EN

*Recommended Hashtags #朱色の仮面 / #vermilionmask

Copyright Notice

©Nabana Naba, Dr.Poro, Shonen Gahosha / The Vermilion Mask Production Committee

About 100studio

Established in May 2021 with the aim of "enriching people's hearts through animation" and as a "studio that supports creators." It plans and produces all types of animated visual content, including TV, theatrical films, streaming, games, and music videos.

Animation Production Credits

- Theatrical Original Animation "EIGHT (YATSU) MINUTES OF ONE YEAR" (Hurray! x 100studio), released June 2024

- TV Anime "This World Is Imperfect" (100studio x studio pally), broadcast July 2024

- TV Anime "Chuzenji-sensei's Ghost Stories Lecture: Because the Teacher Solves the Mysteries," broadcast April 2025

- Anime "Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26" (※100studio is handling animation production for "Mermaid Rhapsody" and "Nayuta of Prophecy"), streaming start November 8, 2025 (Prime Video)

- TV Anime "BLACK TORCH," broadcast July 2026

- TV Anime "The Vermilion Mask," broadcast October 2026

Studio Overview

Business Activities: Planning and production of all animated visual content, including TV, theatrical films, streaming, games, and music videos.

Studio Representative: Kotaro Horiguchi

Locations: 100studio Tokyo (Nishi-Ogikubo), 100studio Osaka (Osaka), 100studio Taipei (Taipei), 100studio Seoul (Seoul)

Official Website: https://100studio.jp/

About HIKE Inc.

Company Name: HIKE Inc.

Location: JRE Nishi-Shinjuku Terrace 3F/4F, 3-2-4 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023

Established: March 14, 2018

Representative: Masataka Mikami, Representative Director

Business Activities: Animation / Live Entertainment / Merchandising / Rights Management / Game Development / Content Marketing & Promotion / Creative Production (2D/3D Animation, Design, Book/Manga Editing, Video Production, Graphic Production, Live/Event Production, Web Production) / AX & DX Solutions / Global HR

Official Website: https://hike.inc/

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©HIKE Inc.

©Nabana Naba, Dr.Poro, Shonen Gahosha / The Vermilion Mask Production Committee

*The content of this publication is subject to change without notice.

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