The Vermilion Mask Episode 2 Release Time: Crunchyroll Worldwide Schedule for USA, UK, India, Australia, and More

The Vermilion Mask Episode 2 streams on Crunchyroll on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2:30 a.m. PDT / 5:30 a.m. EDT for viewers in the USA and Canada. The exact The Vermilion Mask Episode 2 release time shifts by region, with the episode arriving the same day across the UK, India, Australia, Germany, France, and other major markets. This guide breaks down the full worldwide schedule, streaming details, and a comprehensive recap of Episode 1 so you are ready for the new episode titled “The Mask of the Warrior God.”

The Vermilion Mask Episode 2 Release Time by Region

Crunchyroll releases new The Vermilion Mask episodes every Saturday at 2:30 a.m. Pacific Time as part of the fall 2026 simulcast lineup. The episode goes live for all subscribers at the same moment, which means the local clock time depends on your time zone. Below is the confirmed The Vermilion Mask Episode 2 release time for major regions worldwide.

North America

• USA (Pacific Time): 2:30 a.m. PDT
• USA (Eastern Time): 5:30 a.m. EDT
• Canada (Toronto): 5:30 a.m. EDT
• Canada (Vancouver): 2:30 a.m. PDT

Europe and the United Kingdom

• United Kingdom (BST): 10:30 a.m. BST
• Portugal (WEST): 10:30 a.m. WEST
• Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Poland (CEST): 11:30 a.m. CEST
• Ghana (GMT): 9:30 a.m. GMT

South Asia and the Middle East

• India (IST): 3:00 p.m. IST
• Pakistan (PKT): 2:30 p.m. PKT
• UAE (GST): 1:30 p.m. GST

Asia-Pacific

• Japan (JST): 6:30 p.m. JST (Crunchyroll simulcast; Japanese TV broadcast at 5:30 p.m. JST)
• South Korea (KST): 6:30 p.m. KST
• Philippines (PHT): 5:30 p.m. PHT
• Australia (AEST): 7:30 p.m. AEST
• New Zealand (NZDT): 10:30 p.m. NZDT

Africa

• South Africa (SAST): 11:30 a.m. SAST
• Nigeria (WAT): 10:30 a.m. WAT

How to Watch The Vermilion Mask Episode 2

Crunchyroll is the primary streaming platform for The Vermilion Mask outside Japan. The episode arrives with English subtitles at the simulcast time listed above. A Crunchyroll subscription is required to watch. The series is part of the platform’s fall 2026 anime lineup and is available in most regions where Crunchyroll operates.

In Japan, the episode airs on Yomiuri TV and NTV at 5:30 p.m. JST on October 17. Japanese streaming options include TVer, ABEMA, U-NEXT, DMM TV, Hulu, and Prime Video, with the Crunchyroll simulcast following shortly after the television broadcast.

The Vermilion Mask Episode 1 Recap: Peru, the Mask Maker

Episode 1, titled “Peru, The Mask Maker,” premiered on October 10, 2026, and set up the central tragedy driving the series. The story opens in Lisblanc, a city decorated for a grand “Masquerade Ball” but filled with people who move like they are attending a funeral. Into this setting arrives Peru d’Arrest, a young traveling mask maker running a street stall. His cheerful sales pitch is a performance. Peru tells a street-smart girl named Sona the truth: he came to Lisblanc to destroy the masks created by his former master, Gaston Roux.

A flashback reveals the horror behind Peru’s mission. Seven years earlier, young Peru picked up the Mask of the Warrior God, a sentient mask voiced by Akio Otsuka. The mask took control of him, and he slaughtered his fellow apprentices and his own master, Gaston. Peru’s journey is not a power fantasy. It is a demolition mission against his master’s legacy, hunting down every Gaston mask in the world so no one else loses themselves to one.

Sona robs Peru mid-conversation, stealing a mask. Their chase collides with Lisblanc’s military police, commanded by Totoque, who serve the cruel new king and put down civilians without hesitation. Peru responds by using the Mask of the Spider to leap himself and Sona over the castle walls. The episode shows Peru is calculated and ruthless when cornered, not a typical shonen hero.

The two form an uneasy alliance. Sona wants into the palace. Peru needs in to destroy the Gaston masks stored there. The infiltration goes wrong when Totoque finds them, and Peru cuts through his lackeys in quick, lethal bursts. The real threat was watching the whole time. Lord Gouon, ruler of Lisblanc, enters in the closing minutes and outwits Peru in an almost omniscient way, setting up the central conflict of the series.

Character Progress: Peru, Sona, and the Mask of the Warrior God

Peru d’Arrest, voiced by Taihi Kimura, carries the weight of his past throughout Episode 1. His mission to destroy Gaston’s masks is driven by guilt, and the episode shows he is willing to use lethal force when necessary. Peru’s mask collection gives him multiple abilities, but the Mask of the Warrior God remains the source of his greatest sin and the most dangerous tool in his arsenal.

Sonarue “Sona” Maywood, voiced by Yuuki Yamamoto, is more than a convenient companion. She is the disgraced princess of Lisblanc, a fact hinted at throughout Episode 1 but not fully revealed to Peru. Her independent streak and hidden motives give her a character arc that runs alongside Peru’s quest. Episode 1 establishes her as quick-fingered, streetwise, and impatient, with a presence that matches Peru’s screen time.

Lord Gouon, voiced by Takanori Hoshino, is the ruler of Lisblanc and the world’s strongest swordsman. His entrance at the end of Episode 1 frames him as a threat that cannot be beaten through clever mask usage alone. He anticipates Peru’s moves, and his calm, overwhelming presence makes him an immediate source of tension.

Totoque, voiced by Wataru Komada, leads the military police and serves as the visible face of Lisblanc’s cruelty in Episode 1. His forces put down civilians, including children, and his pursuit of Peru and Sona drives the episode’s central chase.

What to Expect in The Vermilion Mask Episode 2

Episode 2, titled “The Mask of the Warrior God,” picks up directly after Peru’s confrontation with Sona. Sona has been taken over by the Mask of the Warrior God, and Peru must use another mask to stop her rampage. The battle comes at a heavy personal cost. Peru loses something precious to him as a mask maker and becomes unable to continue making masks. Despite the loss, he remains determined to find and destroy Gaston’s masks.

Sona struggles with guilt over what happened and worries about Peru’s future. Her concern adds a new layer to their relationship as the consequences of the battle unfold. The episode also explores the hidden wish Sona carries, tied to her identity as the princess of Lisblanc. Crunchyroll releases The Vermilion Mask Episode 2 on October 17, 2026, at 2:30 a.m. PDT / 5:30 a.m. EDT.

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