The Vermilion Mask Episode 5 Preview: Disguise and Confrontation

Only Hits Japan Desk · Written by Aki · Reviewed by the desk 6 November 2026

Preview images and a synopsis for episode five of the TV anime The Vermilion Mask have been released. The episode, titled "The Disguise Mask," airs on November 7.

Two characters from The Vermilion Mask, one with white hair and one with pink hair, in a dimly lit room.

The story follows protagonist Per, a disciple of legendary mask-maker Gaston. After being controlled by a mask and killing his master, he travels to destroy Gaston's other creations.

In episode five, Per and his companions stay at the apartment of Gianni, a debt collector. They plan to rescue Tina, Moreno's daughter. Per suggests using a "Disguise Mask" that can transform the wearer and any object they touch. He confesses to Mok that he killed Gaston and his disciples. The next day, Per infiltrates a museum and encounters Crown, who wants him as an ally.

A character wearing a colorful jester mask surrounded by floating balloons.

The series features an opening theme by MAN WITH A MISSION, titled "Firestarter," and an ending theme by yutori, titled "Voice."

The Vermilion Mask is available for streaming internationally on Prime Video. The first season is currently airing, with a second season scheduled to begin in April 2027.

Cast & Crew

Cast: Per Darest: Taiki Kimura; Sonalé Maywood: Yuki Yamamoto; Mok Sharib: Kazuki Urawa; Gouon: Takanori Hoshino; Totoku: Wataru Komada; Zent: Junya Enoki; Gaston: Kazuhiko Inoue; Bujin Mask: Akio Otsuka; Hien: Kenji Nojima; Rasgal: Aoi Koga; Crown: Yuki Shin; Linne: Akihisa Wakayama; Shirei Mask: Aya Endo; Master: Yui Horie.

Staff: Director: Tetsuaki Watanabe; Series Composition: Daisuke Oohigashi; Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Hisashi Higashijima; Music: Arisa Okehazama; Animation Production: 100studio.

The manga's tenth volume will be released on November 30.

Source: PR Times via 株式会社HIKE