MAN WITH A MISSION Release Music Video for "Firestarter", The Vermilion Mask Opening Theme
The band's 15th single debuted at number 4 on Oricon's daily single chart; the anime's creditless opening video was also released.
MAN WITH A MISSION released the music video for their song "Firestarter" on the band's official YouTube channel on October 29, 2026, according to Crunchyroll. "Firestarter" is the opening theme for the fall 2026 TV anime The Vermilion Mask, and the anime's creditless opening video was also released.
The single "Firestarter" is MAN WITH A MISSION's 15th and was released on October 28. It debuted at number 4 on Oricon's daily single chart.
The Vermilion Mask anime premiered in Japan on October 10, 2026. The series is directed by Tetsuaki Watanabe, with Daisuke Ohigashi handling series composition, Hisashi Tojima as character designer and Alisa Okehazama composing the music.
The story follows Peru, an apprentice mask maker, and his master, the legendary mask maker Gaston Roux. The original manga was created by Dr.Poro and illustrated by Nabana Naba.
About MAN WITH A MISSION
MAN WITH A MISSION began activities in 2010 and made their major debut through CROWN STONES in June 2011. They are currently signed to Sony Music Records and have previously provided theme songs for Golden Kamuy in 2018, My Hero Academia in 2021 and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba in 2024. The second cour of The Vermilion Mask has been set for April 2027.
Quick answers
When was the "Firestarter" music video released?
It was released on October 29, 2026, on MAN WITH A MISSION's official YouTube channel.
What anime is "Firestarter" the opening theme for?
"Firestarter" is the opening theme for the fall 2026 TV anime The Vermilion Mask.
When did The Vermilion Mask anime premiere?
The anime premiered in Japan on October 10, 2026, with a second cour set for April 2027.