The Vermilion Mask

A somber, guilt-ridden journey through a fantastical world, balancing action with introspection and a quest for atonement.

Created by

Dr.Poro, Nabana Naba

Genres

Animation, Action & adventure, Sci-fi & fantasy

Starring

Taihi Kimura, Yuuki Yamamoto, Kazuki Ura

Overview

Apprentice mask maker Peru should have known the perils of The Masks. Possessed by the Mask of the Warrior God, he unintentionally kills his friends and his master, the legendary Gaston Roux. Wracked with guilt, Peru vows to destroy every mask his master created before tragedy strikes again. As his mission takes him around the world, Peru makes friends, battles enemies, and reckons with his sins.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Guilt, redemption, grief, identity

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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