The Vermilion Mask Episode 1 Review: Peru’s Dark Fantasy Adventure Begins With a Bang

The Vermilion Mask opens with an intriguing combination of magical abilities, personal tragedy, and unsettling dark fantasy. Episode 1, “Peru The Mask Maker,” introduces a traveling mask merchant whose seemingly unusual profession hides a much more personal mission. With a mysterious past, a dangerous kingdom, and supernatural powers that come with disturbing consequences, the premiere establishes a promising foundation for a fantasy adventure. Rather than spending the entire episode explaining its world, the series gradually reveals its central mystery through…